Tough Enough competitor Chelsea Green will be appearing in a new independent Canadian film described as a “romantic wrestling comedy”. The movie, titled Chokeslam, will also feature Chelsea’s trainer Lance Storm and WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley. The movie’s synopsis tells of a butcher who reunites with his ex-girlfriend – now a world famous … Read more
The WWE may be interested in having Maria Kanellis return to the company. According to a report from the Wrestling Observer (via The Ring Fan), the WWE recently ran an article featuring the former Diva, and it’s apparently being considered a notable sign that she may be brought back. Her contract with ROH, along with … Read more
Congratulation are in order Layla! The former Divas Champion married former WWE Superstar Richard Young (AKA Ricky Ortiz) this past weekend, as revealed in an Instagram post from a wedding guest: Congratulations Layla & Rich. Love you guys. ?? #Layla #Rich #beautifulwedding A photo posted by m i k a h f o s t … Read more
Fresh off her return to Raw this Monday, Lana and Rusev joined Michael Cole on this week’s sit-down interview on WWE.com. On her claim that she never went “all the way” with Dolph Ziggler, Lana said she’s always been a “good girl” and has always told the truth. She says her father, a Russian minister, … Read more
WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley continued to express his frustration with the WWE product on the latest Steve Austin Show, explaining why he’s close to tuning out and sharing his suggestions for how the WWE could turn things around. One of Foley’s biggest complaints came from the treatment of former NXT Women’s Champion Sasha … Read more
Funko has revealed its newest Diva Pop! vinyl figure: Paige. The news was officially announced today on WWE.com, where it was announced that Ulimate Warrior and John Cena figures will join her in the newest series. Only Paige, AJ Lee, Brie and Nikki Bella have been represented in Funko form so far. Funko has announced … Read more
Stephanie McMahon, Brie and Nikki Bella are among the celebrities nominated for DoSomething.org’s 2015 “Celebs Gone Good” list. The annual list, which highlights celebrities who use their voice and platforms to support important social causes, invites fans to vote for the celebrity of their choice. These votes will determine the list’s rankings. Last year’s list … Read more
The latest episode of WWE Breaking Ground sees NXT Diva Nia Jax step into the spotlight. The reality show explored Nia’s connection to her cousin, The Rock, and allowed her to share the moment she fell in love with wrestling: seeing him make his entrance at WrestleMania 28. The episode follows her on her journey … Read more
NXT Women’s Champion Bayley recently talked with UK publication The Independent to promote NXT’s upcoming TakeOver: London live special, discussing a move to the main roster, her title reign, the heat Eva Marie generates and more. Coming off of a successful title defense against Eva Marie on last week’s episode of NXT, Bayley was asked … Read more
According to a new report, the WWE is planning a historic Divas match for the upcoming TLC Pay-Per-View. PWMania is reporting that tonight’s Raw may see Ric Flair announce that Paige is challenging Charlotte for the Divas Championship at TLC in the first ever main roster Divas Ladder match. So far, nothing has been confirmed … 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: * This past weekend, Santana Garrett won the … Read more
Tonight at Survivor Series, Charlotte earned two big victories: retaining the Divas Title and getting sweet revenge on Paige. In an intense match that displayed traces of the fervor that erupted last Monday, Charlotte dug deep, overcoming an early disadvantage to overpower Paige and retain her title. After trading control throughout the match, Paige’s fate … 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: * Kimber Lee defeated Mickie James to become … Read more
Former Diva AJ Lee is writing a memoir. AJ announced the news today, revealing that she’s struck a deal with The Leschne Agency to publish the book, titled Crazy is My Superpower, in spring 2017: So proud to announce my book deal with @penguinrandom / @CrownPublishing . A lifelong dream come true. https://t.co/wiXkkcSQt1 — A.J. … Read more
New details have emerged about the controversial segment between Charlotte and Paige that closed Monday’s Raw, revealing how and why the memory of Charlotte’s late brother Reid Flair was evoked. According to PWInsider, the idea was something that was presented to Charlotte, and she was given the opportunity to give feedback on every aspect of … Read more
USA Network has announced a week of WWE-related programming for the week of December 20th. This lineup will include an airing of Paige and The Miz‘s WWE Studios movie Santa’s Little Helper on Sunday, followed by a Slammy Awards edition of Raw on Monday. A live episode of SmackDown will air on Tuesday. On Wednesday, … Read more
UPDATE: Wrestling Observer is reporting that the match is no longer planned for the show. Could Natalya and Sasha Banks go head-to-head on the Survivor Series Kickoff show? According to the Wrestling Observer (via Wrestling Inc), at one point, the match was planned for the pre-show. However, it’s unknown if this is still the plan. … Read more
Ric Flair has spoken out on the controversial angle that closed Monday night’s Raw, which saw Paige invoke the memory of his late son Reid Flair during a Divas Title match contract signing with Charlotte. On his WOOOOO! Nation podcast, Ric revealed that he was not forewarned about that angle and admitted to crying while … Read more
In a new interview promoting the new WWE Studios movie Santa’s Little Helper, Paige turned her ire away from her fellow Divas and towards her co-star The Miz and E! News’s Maria Menounos. Paige stayed in character for the interview, mocking Miz’s charm and calling out Maria for “trying to be a Diva” when she … Read more
Divas Champion Charlotte joined former WWE announcer Jonathan Coachman for SportsCenter’s weekly Off the Top Rope segment, talking about her childhood, her path to wrestling and Ronda Rousey‘s shocking loss at UFC 193. Charlotte spoke about growing up with Ric Flair as her father, saying that he was very much a normal dad, aside from … Read more
WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus has added her voice to the multitudes calling for the WWE to give greater opportunities to the Divas, writing out her thoughts in a post on her official website. Trish connected her belief in the viability of the Divas division to the star power of Ronda Rousey, who she … Read more
The Divas Title contract signing on last night’s Raw inspired plenty of controversy when, in a scripted line, Paige invoked the memory of Charlotte‘s late brother Reid Flair, who passed away in March 2013 from an accidental drug overdose. The segment has drawn both acclaim and ire, Charlotte and Reid’s mother even speaking out to … Read more
As announced on last night on Raw, Divas Champion Charlotte will appear on tonight’s SportsCenter in the show’s weekly WWE segment. She will join former WWE announcer Jonathan Coachman in hyping this Sunday’s Survivor Series, where she’ll defend the Divas Title against Paige. The segment will air on ESPN tonight at 9pm ET.
The Divas main evented tonight’s Raw, signing a contract for Charlotte‘s Divas Title defense against Paige at this Sunday’s Survivor Series. The Divas exchanged words, shedding light on their fractured friendship. Charlotte pointed out what they had in common, both being second generation wrestlers, and reminded Paige that she had been there for her when … Read more
Nikki Bella‘s nagging neck and back injury may be more serious than previously thought. Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting on the injury, stating that the combined effects of discs that are pushing on Nikki’s spinal cord and extra fluid in her central nervous system could have paralyzed her had she taken one wrong bump. The … Read more
A brand new teaser for Total Divas season five has been released, giving fans their first look at what the Divas will be up to next season. The video teases that Nikki Bella will tell John Cena about Dolph Ziggler‘s advances towards her and Natalya will “make up” with her erstwhile enemy Summer Rae. Also … Read more