[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] WrestleMania has always been a bit frustrating for Diva fans. While men’s matches are usually given months of build up, the ladies have always been kind of an afterthought. Sometimes we find out about the Divas match at ‘Mania as late as the weekend of via the WrestleMania program being … Read more
WrestleMania XV March 28th, 1999 At the fifteenth WrestleMania, Sable defended the Women’s Championship against former superfan Tori. Tori, wrestling in just her second WWE match, showed no hesitation, brutally attacking Sable. She seemed to have the championship well within her grasp, but the debut of Nicole Bass signaled the end of her hopes. Bass … Read more
WrestleMania XIV March 29th, 1998 At the fourteenth WrestleMania, Sable and Marc Mero teamed up to take on the bizarre duo of Luna Vachon and Goldust. The match was the result of a bust-up between the former allies, who were once a strange but successful unit. Sable and Mero were hardly on the same page … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] According to a new report, a full-time return to the ring is not in the cards for Nikki Bella. Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting that Nikki was scheduled to appear on last night’s Raw in support of Team Total Divas, but cancelled the appearance due to the risk involved. It … Read more
WrestleMania XII March 31st, 1996 The twelfth WrestleMania saw the debut of the legendary Sable, who accompanied Triple H to the ring for his match against Ultimate Warrior. Triple H, then known as Hunter Hearst Helmsley and much more “refined” than he came to be, would lose the match quickly. He was apparently unimpressed with … Read more
WrestleMania X March 20th, 1994 The tenth WrestleMania was the first to book two matches involving women, the first of which saw Luna Vachon team with Bam Bam Bigelow to take on Dink and Doink the Clown. Bigelow won the match for his team, laying out Doink with a diving headbutt. Later in the night, … Read more
WrestleMania IX April 4th, 1993 At the ninth WrestleMania, Luna Vachon made her WWE debut, helping Intercontinental Champion Shawn Michaels even the odds against Tatanka and Sensational Sherri, Shawn’s former manager. Sherri’s presence was able to prevent Luna from affecting the outcome of the match, which saw Tatanka win via count out. Luna still left … Read more
WrestleMania VII March 24th, 1991 At the seventh WrestleMania, two years Miss Elizabeth after their split, Miss Elizabeth finally reunited with Randy Savage in the aftermath of his heavy defeat. Having lost his match to Ultimate Warrior, Savage was forced to retire from wrestling. Post-match, Sensational Sherri tried to add to his humiliation, attacking him … Read more
WrestleMania VI April 1st, 1990 At the sixth WrestleMania, one year after dismissing Miss Elizabeth from his side, Randy Savage teamed with her replacement, Sensational Sherri, to take on the dynamic duo of Sapphire and Dusty Rhodes. This was Sapphire’s first televised WWE match, having so far only been Rhodes’s manager. She had incredible luck … Read more
WrestleMania V April 2nd, 1989 The main event of the fifth WrestleMania pitted former Mega Powers Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage against one another, Savage putting the WWE Championship on the line. The pair’s breakup placed Miss Elizabeth firmly in the middle of the two, Savage’s jealousy and belief that Hogan was “lusting after” Elizabeth … Read more
WrestleMania 2 April 7th, 1986 At the second WrestleMania, Fabulous Moolah defended the Women’s Championship she infamously won from Wendi Richter. Former Women’s Tag Team Champion Velvet McIntyre was her challenger The match was notably short, lasting just a minute. Moolah would claim victory in shady fashion, pinning Velvet off of a missed splash, the … Read more
WrestleMania I March 31st, 1985 At the very first WrestleMania, Leilani Kai defended her Women’s Championship against Wendi Richter. Both women had a legendary backup in their corners: Wendi brought along pop star Cyndi Lauper, while Leilani recruited the incomparable Fabulous Moolah. It didn’t take long for the villainous Moolah to interfere, but she was … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: @TheQueenHEEL/Twitter” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] 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: * Becky Lynch, … Read more
Tonight in the Raw Pre-Show, a challenge was laid down for WrestleMania. In a backstage segment, Alicia Fox, Natalya and Paige confronted Lana, telling her that they were on Brie Bella‘s side in the Divas’ ongoing feud. They went on to challenge Lana, Naomi, Tamina and a partner of their choosing to a Eight-Diva Tag … Read more
Tonight on SmackDown, the WWE confirmed who Charlotte will defend her Divas Title against at WrestleMania 32: both Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks. Following two number one contendership matches that ended in draws – the result of a double pin on Raw and a DQ prompted by Charlotte on SmackDown – the WWE has officially … Read more
This week’s WWE.com sit down interview with Michael Cole featured Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks, the two women vying for a shot at Charlotte‘s Divas Title at WrestleMania 32. At the start of the interview Sasha admits that a year ago, she believed she’d be in the position she’s in today. She says she’s always … Read more
Each week following Raw, Diva Dirt Weekly will take a look back at the week preceding it, hitting every noteworthy women’s wrestling event along the way. Joining the audio will be Chris, Erin and our host Jake. We cover the following events: Impact Wrestling (2/23/16): The Dollhouse defeat Gail Kim and Velvet Sky in a … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] The path of Charlotte‘s Divas Title reign heading into WrestleMania 32 is becoming a bit clearer. PWInsider (via Wrestling Inc) is reporting that the plan is for Brie Bella‘s new feud with Charlotte to wrap up at Fastlane with a Divas Title match, opening things up for a Triple Threat … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] 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 … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] MMA superstar Ronda Rousey will not be appearing at WrestleMania 32. Rousey, whose involvement had been rumored ever since her surprise appearance at WrestleMania 31, will instead be spending March and April of next year filming the action movie Mile 22 in Indonesia. While the movie was announced last March, … Read more
During a live Q&A with the Wall Street Journal in Los Angeles, Ronda Rousey was asked if she would be returning to the ring for WrestleMania 32. Rousey’s participation in the event has been rumored for months now, after she took out both Triple H and Stephanie McMahon at WrestleMania 31. While a match between … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] According to a report from PWInsider (via The Ring Fan) Ronda Rousey‘s appearance at WrestleMania 31 was due in large part to The Rock. It is said that Rousey’s Furious 7 co-star spoke with UFC President Dana White and convinced him to let Rousey take part in the segment with … Read more
Diva Dirt Countdown takes on various aspects of women’s wrestling, ranking them and presenting them to you. Hosted by Diva Dirt’s Jake, its aim is to prompt debates about everything from matches and clothing to entrances, music and more. In this special edition of Diva Dirt Countdown, to honor the career of AJ Lee, the … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] According to a report from F4WOnline (via PWMania), the current high profile plan WWE wants to proceed with for WrestleMania 32 is Ronda Rousey vs. Stephanie McMahon. Original reports stated that Stephanie may team with her husband Triple H against the team of Rousey and her Furious 7 co-star The … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: AJ-Brooks.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] It’s being said that AJ Lee knew she was going to retire from the WWE well before WrestleMania 31, according to a report from Gerweck.net. It’s believed that AJ may not have informed WWE officials of her decision to leave the company until after the event because WWE may have … Read more
Whose star shone brightest this week? You tell us! With our Star of the Week poll, we’ll pick the week’s top five women in wrestling and let you choose who is number one. The poll will open each Saturday and close on Sunday afternoon. Let’s take a look at this week’s top five: AJ Lee … Read more