NXT Diva Dasha Fuentes has joined the NXT broadcast team, as per an announcement on WWE.com. Dasha, who was signed in May of last year, will conduct backstage interviews. In the WWE.com article, she expressed her excitement about the new role: “I love the live hosting aspect and getting to know our fans. I get … Read more
The “Diva Revolution” that took place on Raw could have been a lot more dramatic, according to a new report. The Wrestling Observer (via Lords of Pain) is reporting that the original plan was for the entire NXT Divas division to be “transplanted” onto the main roster, the NXT Divas coming up to “replace” the … Read more
Leva Bates, better known to NXT fans as Blue Pants, recently spoke to Rolling Stone about Blue Pants mania, cosplaying, working at Universal Studios, the possibility of a WWE developmental deal and more. Leva revealed her relatively simple path to getting on the WWE’s radar, having filled out their online recruitment form: “They have a … Read more
Last night’s explosive Divas segment, which seemed poised to start a “revolution” in the division, wasn’t supposed to happen as a early as it did, according to a report from PWInsider. The report states that WWE management was “absolutely thrilled” with how the Divas segment went and feel that the division has “turned a corner”. … Read more
Tonight on Raw, three NXT Divas made quite the impact on the main roster: Becky Lynch, Charlotte and Sasha Banks It all went down during a “State of the Divas Address” delivered by Divas Champion Nikki Bella, which was soon interrupted by Stephanie McMahon, who claimed that it was time for real change in the … Read more
The current Paige vs. Team Bella storyline might culminate with the main roster debut of two NXT Divas, according to a new report. PWInsider (via Lords of Pain) is reporting that Charlotte‘s debut is currently “penciled in” for SummerSlam, with Sasha Banks possibly joining her to side with Paige against Alicia Fox, Brie and Nikki … Read more
The WWE has announced the next live NXT TakeOver event, which will emanate from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. WWE.com has revealed that the show will take place on Saturday, August 22nd, the night before SummerSlam. This will mark the first time a TakeOver event has taken place outside of Orlando, Florida and … Read more
Bayley is currently working through an injury, according to reports. The Wrestling Observer (via Lords of Pain), is reporting that the NXT Diva was spotted wearing a cast at last weekend’s NXT live events. In a photo from the June 12th event, you can see the cast on Bayley’s right hand: #BayMella rules #NXTCleveland @itsBayleyWWE … Read more
WWE Hall of Famer Lita recently sat down with Inquisitr to hype her upcoming stint as a trainer on Tough Enough. As part of Tough Enough, the former Women’s Champion will be becoming very familiar with the WWE Performance Center, which we all know as the home of the NXT Divas. In the interview, Lita … Read more
The following contains spoilers for future episodes of NXT. NXT Women’s Champion Sasha Banks is currently nursing an injury to her arm or shoulder according to a report from the Wrestling Observer (via The Ring Fan). Despite the injury, the report states that Sasha was scheduled to work a match on the most recent set … Read more
Following a victory over Bayley on NXT, Emma and Dana Brooke spoke to WWE.com about Emma’s new attitude. Emma let everyone know there is no “new” Emma – this is just the “real” Emma. Emma expressed her frustration with being overlooked by the likes of Paige after stealing the show at the first NXT live … Read more
There has been talk of having the NXT Divas main event a future NXT TakeOver special, according to a report from the Wrestling Observer (via PWMania). The report states that the WWE has taken notice of the NXT Divas’ success and the positive crowd reaction their matches have garnered. Sasha Banks and Charlotte have already … Read more
WWE.com has posted an interview with NXT Women’s Champion Sasha Banks, Becky Lynch, Bayley and Charlotte conducted the night Charlotte and Banks main evented a live event in Philadelphia. Banks commented on the honor of competing in the main event, saying: “It’s humbling, but at the same time, who would ever guess? Who would ever … Read more
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are said to be big supporters of changing the way women in WWE are featured, according to a report from The Wrestling Observer (via WrestleChat). It is said that much of the reasoning behind this comes from UFC’s incredible success with Ronda Rousey. While Stephanie and Triple H are said … Read more
Heading into her huge NXT Women’s Title match against Sasha Banks at tonight’s NXT Takeover: Unstoppable, Becky Lynch has spoken to WWE.com about getting into the wrestling business, leaving it and eventually rediscovering her passion for it. Surprisingly, she reveals that wrestling wasn’t always her passion: “If you can believe it, I had no intentions … Read more
Both WWE and TNA have made recent additions to their women’s wrestling merchandise, debuting two t-shirts. Ahead of her Women’s Title match at tonight’s NXT Takeover: Unstoppable, Becky Lynch has received her first t-shirt. It reads “Lass Kicker” on the front and “Maiden Ireland” on the back. The Dollhouse – the group comprised of Taryn … Read more
NXT has given Sara Del Rey a big promotion. Del Rey, real name Sara Amato, has been named NXT’s new Assistant Head Coach. She had previously held the position of an Assistant Coach. In the announcement on WWE.com, it was revealed that in addition to coaching at the WWE Performance Center, Sara will work with … Read more
At tonight’s sold out NXT live event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Divas Charlotte and NXT Women’s Champion Sasha Banks topped the card, going one-on-one in the show’s main event. The show, which kicked off NXT’s first trip to the northeast, had been much-hyped in its lead-up, its sell-out prompting the WWE to add a second show … Read more
In the latest WWE Inbox, NXT Divas and Superstars share their dream opponents. In the video, second generation star Charlotte picks Shawn Michaels, as she wants revenge for him forcing her father Ric Flair into retirement at WrestleMania 24. Becky Lynch chooses Jazz, promising that if the two went head to head, the former Women’s … Read more
Two Divas matches will grace the card of next week’s live NXT Takeover: Unstoppable special. In addition to the previously announced NXT Women’s Title match pitting champ Sasha Banks against Becky Lynch, a tag team match has been booked. Charlotte and Bayley will team up to take on Emma and new Diva Dana Brooke. Only … Read more
NXT Diva Zahra Schreiber appears to have been sidelined with an arm injury. Fellow Diva Gionna Daddio revealed the news in a photo posted to Instagram, which shows Zahra’s arm in a sling: My broken friend ???? if you're hurt, I'm hurt. I let her wear the good sling. #woe #PreChewedHerFood #ChipoleOfCourse #MyLittleBirdie @zahraschreiber A … Read more
NXT Diva Leyvonna Zakari has been released by the WWE, according to PWInsider. Leyvonna is among six NXT releases, none of whom had wrestled at NXT events. She acknowledged her release on Twitter, speculating that her injury lead to her being let go: Yes I was released. I guess I was hurt a lil too … Read more
Former TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champion Sarah Stock is serving as a guest trainer this week at the WWE Performance Center, according to PWInsider. Stock, who competed in TNA as Sarita, has been working exclusively in Mexico for the past year, wrestling for CMLL as Dark Angel. She also did a stint in Japan in … Read more
The Miami Herald has confirmed the WWE’s signing of Australian indy wrestler Jessie McKay. Jessie, along with the previously announced KC Cassidy and Jasmin, are among the 11 talents that have recently begun training at the WWE Performance Center. McKay, who hails from Sydney, Australia, has competed for American companies SHIMMER and SHINE and has … Read more
The WWE has posted several NXT Breakdown videos of various Divas and Superstars talking about the hype around NXT. Among them are WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon and NXT Diva Bayley. The videos highlight NXT’s successful San Jose show on March 27th during WrestleMania weekend. On attending the NXT live event, Stephanie said, “Seeing … Read more
NXT Women’s Champion Sasha Banks recently sat down with IGN after NXT’s huge show in San Jose, talking about winning the Women’s Title, the atmosphere in NXT and working with Charlotte . She compares her chemistry with NXT rival Charlotte to that of Lita and Trish Stratus, saying: “Hmm, it’s weird because I started out … Read more