This past year she was a Tough Enough trainer, returned to Raw and competed at WrestleMania 27, so it only makes sense that Trish Stratus would be one of the legends in WWE ’12, right? RELATED: WWE and THQ Unveil Divas Roster for “WWE ’12? / Videos from WWE ’12: Diva Entrances and Finishers, Plus … Read more
WWE and THQ revealed the entire roster for this year’s video game, WWE ’12, which will be due in stores later this year. WWE ’12 replaces the SmackDown vs Raw series as the flagship of the WWE games empire. In an Internet broadcast live from WWE’s SummerSlam Axxess from LA, THQ revealed seven of the … Read more
Complex magazine has compiled a list of the 50 greatest wrestling costumes in their opinion, with Kelly Kelly, Sensational Sherri and Ms Elizabeth making the cut. The reigning Divas Champ makes the list at #38, with Complex describing her as “the first diva to successfully rock dope Nikes on a regular basis.” The late Sherri … Read more
It looks like FCW’s removal of Ariane Andrew from its online roster was a mistake, or she’d been added too early. Ariane and a couple of new male Superstars were added to the roster last week only to have their profiles taken down yesterday along with a batch of released talent. RELATED: Ariane Andrew and … Read more
Former WWE Diva, Melina, responded on Twitter to what seems to have been a parting shot directed at her by WWE on Monday Night Raw. During Beth Phoenix‘s promo following her match with Eve, she said: “No more booty popping, no more splits and no more stinkfaces.” The splits are, of course, widely associated with … Read more
Gail Kim commented on her WWE status via Twitter tonight, revealing that WWE won’t let her out of her contract. Gail wrote: This is the current situation for everyone who’s asking: I quit last Monday and apparently after a total of 5 yrs of working for a company where I was not utilized or appreciated, … Read more
WWE.com caught up with former Women’s and Divas Champion, Michelle McCool, for a new back to school feature. Michelle, of course, was a teacher prior to joining WWE in 2004. Michelle comments on her retirement and what she’s been up to since leaving WWE earlier this year, as well as what she misses about WWE. … Read more
Former Tough Enough contestant, Ariane Andrew, and Sonia have been removed from FCW’s online roster page, indicating that they have been let go from the company. Ariane was only just added to the roster page last week. Several male Superstars have also been removed from the roster. It seems like WWE’s cuts last Friday also … Read more
While Gail Kim announced she quit WWE last week, the former Women’s Champion has not yet been granted a release from her contract. Gail essentially walked out on the company, as noted on her Twitter, due to frustration as to how she’s been used. According to Mike Johnson at PWInsider, WWE has not made an … Read more
In perhaps a preview of what will happen on TV this week, Beth Phoenix and Natalya, who both turned heel last week with Natalya pledging allegiance to Beth, worked together last night at a joint Raw and SmackDown live event. Results from that house show below: [notice]*The Diva guest host is announced and it is … Read more
WWE Hall of Famer, Jim Ross, commented on the possibility of a WWE Divas television show on his official website. JR, who returned to Raw recently, wrote: Possibility of a Diva’s TV show….wow…stranger things have occurred but it seems as if the Diva division is somewhat of an after thought, unfortunately, these days but I’d … Read more
Former WWE Women’s Champion, Debra, has revealed that she thinks today’s Divas “all seem so alike.” Diva Dirt reader, Alexis Wilson, met Debra at the NWA Legends Fanfest in Atlanta yesterday where she asked the former Mrs Stone Cold a few questions. On the current crop of Divas, Debra told the fan: “I think the … Read more
Knockouts Champion, Mickie James, was interviewed in Orlando today by Brian Fritz ahead of tomorrow night’s Hardcore Justice pay per view. Perhaps most interestingly, James is asked about the possibility of her former Diva colleagues — Gail Kim (the first ever Knockouts Champion) and Melina — coming to TNA, or rather returning in Gail’s case. … Read more
Former WWE Women’s Champion, Gail Kim, has posted more about her decision to quit WWE on her Twitter page. Gail says that she didn’t request her release from her contract, rather that she quit, telling TNA Knockout, Tara: I didn’t ask 4 a release. I QUIT. Lol meaning I don’t want their money I’d rather … Read more
Now former WWE Diva, Melina, posted a tearful, emotional podcast about her release from WWE via her official website RealMelina.com. Listen below: You can listen to our podcast about Melina’s release here. RELATED: – Melina Released – Gail Kim and Melina Comment on Their WWE Departures – Divas React to Gail & Melina’s WWE Departures
Now departed Divas, Gail Kim and Melina, received an influx of support on their respective departures from WWE from their fellow WWE Divas via Twitter. Former NXT rookie and FCW Diva, Maxine, wrote to Melina: I know you will be great at whatever you do. I hope one day I will be able to spend … Read more
Former NXT rookie, Aksana, joined the big leagues tonight by making her debut on SmackDown. Now sporting dark hair with bangs, Aksana entered GM Teddy Long’s office, seducing him into giving her his phone number. Aksana makes the third NXT season three rookie to have graduated to the main roster following Kaitlyn and AJ. Maxine … Read more
Former SHIMMER star, Tenille, who was signed by WWE earlier this year, was featured on Canada’s Global news broadcast in last night in a profile piece about her joining the company. In the report, it’s noted that Tenille recently had a successful shoulder surgery and will likely report to WWE in the early 2012. Watch … Read more
In light of the’s big news, Melanie and Chenda got together to record this special ‘breaking news’ podcast looking at today’s events. RELATED: Gail Kim Requests Release from WWE / Melina Released / Gail Kim and Melina Comment on Their WWE Departures We discuss the departures from Gail Kim and Melina from WWE, as well … Read more
Gail Kim and Melina, who quit and were released by WWE respectively, have both commented on their departures from the company. Kim, who requested her release, wrote on her Twitter page: Every1 sounds upset or sad or concerned..trust me its the best thing ever. Now my life can begin. All the negativity is gone and … Read more
WWE has announced Melina‘s release via its official website today. The company posted the standard ‘future endeavored’ message, wishing Melina the best. Melina, who just this week admitted to being ‘the most controversial woman in wrestling’, has competed at several WrestleManias and been a five-time champion during her run in WWE. Melina initially tried out … Read more
Gail Kim posted the following on her Twitter page: Hey I just wanted every1 to know that I officially quit WWE on monday. So thank u wwe fans! This won’t be the last u see of me. Love u guys :) Gail returned to WWE following a several year absence in 2008 after leaving TNA … Read more
WWE Diva, Melina, recently spoke to SLAM! Sports while on a promotional trip to Canada. Some highlights from the interview include Melina being asked about rumors rampant on the Internet that she’s not being pushed at the moment because she’s being punished by WWE management for having a bad attitude. Melina responds: “That’s just the … Read more
WWE Diva, Melina, posted a blog on her official website discussing negative online reports written about her via wrestling news sites, as well as the controversy that surrounds her. The former Divas Champion says that she is the “most controversial woman in wrestling,” and perhaps said website think “its easy to throw [her] name around … Read more
Former Divas Champion, Melina, posted a video blog answering questions submitted to her via Twitter. In the clip, Melina gives advice to girls who want to become WWE Divas, discusses whether she’s interested in acting and the best advice that she got when she started in WWE. Watch below:
Holy nostalgia, Batman! A quartet of the most popular Divas of WWE years past, Trish Stratus, Lita, Stacy Keibler and Torrie Wilson are honored on WWE’s Greatest Superstars of the 21st Century DVD which was recently released. No doubt, the four Divas were amongst the most popular Divas of the noughties, but WWE’s omission of … Read more