Each Friday, The Wrap will wrap up the week in women’s wrestling by compiling the week’s smaller news stories, rumors and gossip – anything not normally covered by Diva Dirt. Got a tip for next week? Send it in. Here’s this week’s roundup, in no particular order: * Nikki Bella was part of the panel … Read more
Former Divas Champion Paige appeared on the latest episode of MTV’s viral video show Ridiculousness. During the show, Paige shared the origins of her signature scream, saying she did it once during a match on a whim and they told her to keep it. She jokes that she regrets it every day because people will … Read more
Tonight on SmackDown, Becky Lynch issued a challenge to Divas Champion Charlotte. In an interview prior to her match against Brie Bella, Becky challenged Charlotte to a Divas Title match at the Royal Rumble. .@WWE's resident #PUNisher @BeckyLynchWWE just challenged @MsCharlotteWWE to a match at #RoyalRumble! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/rqReri12Hk — WWE (@WWE) January 15, 2016 This … Read more
Variety recently profiled their 30 Executives to Watch in Digital Entertainment, and a familiar face made the list: Stephanie McMahon. Stephanie was profiled for her work creating optimum fan interaction for the WWE’s brand. In the feature, she revealed that her plans for 2016 include growing the WWE Network and gaining more international exposure of … Read more
Sister Abigail may finally be heading to WWE television. According to a report from the Wrestling Observer (via Wrestling News Post,) there has been more serious talk recently in introducing a Sister Abigail character to support The Wyatt Family. Bray Wyatt has always alluded to the character in his promos, and rumors of her introduction … Read more
On Tuesday’s season five premiere of Total Divas, Brie Bella seeks to prepare Daniel Bryan for his post-wrestling life. The couple meets with two of Brie friends, who pitch a business idea that plays into Daniel’s gardening interests. However, he seems reluctant to devote much energy to something that has nothing to do with wrestling. … Read more
WWE Principal Owner Stephanie McMahon may be eyeing a return to the ring – at WrestleMania, no less. Stephanie, who last competed at SummerSlam 2014, tweeted after a late night workout last night, noting that she’s getting in shape for WrestleMania 32: First #MidnightWorkout of the year with @DeFrancosGym! Time to get in shape for … Read more
On Tuesday’s season five premiere of Total Divas, we pick up right where season four left off, with Dolph Ziggler making a move on Nikki Bella. When Nikki and Dolph’s cliffhanger encounter leaves Nikki feeling guilty, she resolves to come clean to John Cena about it. She tells all over dinner, anxiously awaiting his reaction. … Read more
Brie and Nikki Bella were the latest WWE stars to join former WWE announcer Jonathan Coachman on ESPN’s Off the Top Rope segment, talking about Total Divas, their relationships, the Diva Revolution and more. Brie said it is a blessing to have a husband who understands her career and “speaks the language”. She said Daniel … Read more
Paige has updated fans on her current injury status in a new interview with Channel Guide Magazine. In the interview, Paige confirmed the rumors of her injury, revealing that she had suffered a concussion after taking a bad bump: “WWE has been absolutely great with the wellness program and wanting to make sure I’m back … Read more
New details on Sasha Banks‘s recent injury have come to light, putting the Diva a few weeks away from an in-ring return. PWInsider is reporting that Sasha has suffered a MCL injury to one of her knees, and as a result will be out of the ring until sometime next month. No further details on … Read more
Two-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair was a special guest on last night’s Stone Cold Podcast following Raw. In addition to his illustrious career, Flair was asked about his daughter and current Divas Champion Charlotte. Weeks ago, the WWE made mention of Flair’s late son Reid in an angle involved Charlotte and Paige. Flair … Read more
Divas Champion Charlotte was recently a guest on her father’s podcast, WOO! Nation with Ric Flair. Transcript courtesy of Wrestling Inc. When the champion was asked about competing at WrestleMania, she revealed she’d love to have her match against Natalya. She also mentioned she wanted to wear a robe for her entrance: “If I have … Read more
WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus recently spoke to Journey of a Frontman about her storied career, revolution in women’s wrestling, the possibility of wrestling one more match and more. When asked if she feels that she has one more match “left in her”, Trish was emphatic that she is, but stressed that the hypothetical … Read more
WWE Hall of Famer Sunny has plead guilty to several DUI-related charges in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. According to PWInsider, Sunny – real name Tammy Sytch – reached a deal in exchange for pleading guilty to charges connected to her arrests last year on May 30th, June 1st and June 20th. Those charges include “DUI: General … Read more
A number of updates have emerged on the injury statuses of Dana Brooke, Natalya, Paige and Sasha Banks. PWInsider has a few more details on Sasha Banks’s reported injury, noting that she was “banged up” and “pulled from the ring” following her match against Becky Lynch on the December 28th Raw. RELATED: Sasha Banks Responds … Read more
According to a new report, Sasha Banks may be the latest WWE star to suffer an injury. However, the Diva herself is downplaying such rumors. Earlier today, a report from the Wrestling Observer (via Wrestling Inc) stated that Sasha is currently sidelined with an injury. No other information – such as the type of injury … Read more
Brie and Nikki Bella joined WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns on the set of today’s Good Morning America to talk fitness tips and have a little fun with the broadcast team. Nikki talked about her relationship with John Cena, as well as her recent injury. She expressed her hope that, with the help of … Read more
Total Divas star Rosa Mendes recently talked to E! Online about her pregnancy and how excited she is to meet her little Diva. Rosa revealed in the interview that she’s actually had a very pleasant pregnancy, especially in comparison to a few of her pregnant friends: “I’m actually one of the lucky ones. I’ve been … Read more
Cameron recently spoke to the Edmonton Sun, discussing everything from her WWE absence to her diet and fitness tips. It was noted in the article that Cameron has taken some time away from WWE, and she explains how she’s taken her dissatisfaction and used it to improve herself: “There’s still a lot of things that … Read more
The WWE has announced Charlotte‘s next Divas Title defense for this Thursday’s SmackDown. She will take on former Team PCB partner Becky Lynch, who picked up a surprise win over her in a non-title match on tonight’s Raw. Post-match, Charlotte attacked Becky, seemingly ending the friendship the two had since their main roster debuts in … Read more
Big congratulations are due to Mickie James and Magnus, who tied the knot yesterday. The former Divas and Knockout Champion married the former TNA star – real name Nick Aldis – yesterday in a New Year’s Eve ceremony. One of the few photos the have emerged from the event came from the couple’s wedding photographer: … Read more
Each Friday, The Wrap will wrap up the week in women’s wrestling by compiling the week’s smaller news stories, rumors and gossip – anything not normally covered by Diva Dirt. Got a tip for next week? Send it in. Here’s this week’s roundup, in no particular order: * WWE.com’s “bold predictions” for 2016 include a … Read more
The penultimate episode of WWE Breaking Ground‘s first season prepares Bayley for her history-making main event match at NXT TakeOver: RESPECT, follows Nia Jax as she makes her television debut and gets personal with Dana Brooke when she suffers an injury scare. The episode opens by showing Bayley attend Night of Champions backstage, where she … Read more
Another new Total Divas promo made its debut during last night’s Raw, airing new footage from the the show’s highly anticipated fifth season. The extended promo shows new Diva Mandy being introduced to the locker room, the Divas taking a trip to Paris and Natalya encountering new challenges in her marriage as Tyson Kidd rehabs … Read more
Bayley and Sasha Banks‘s Women’s Title match at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn has been named WWE.com’s second greatest match of the year. The match was beaten out by only one bout – Brock Lesnar, John Cena and Seth Rollins‘s Triple Threat World Heavyweight Title match at Royal Rumble – and is described on the list as … Read more