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
[media-credit name=”WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Earlier this week, Eva Marie posted a quote from The Rock on her Instagram account as part of #WisdomWednesday: #WisdomWednesday @therock ???????? A photo posted by ? Eva Marie???? (@natalieevamarie) on Apr 1, 2015 at 10:51am PDT The Rock soon posted the same quote on his Instagram account, confirming that it … Read more
Each week following Raw, Diva Dirt Weekly will take a look back at the week preceding it, hitting every noteworthy event along the way, from NXT to Impact Wrestling to Raw. Joining the audio will be Chris, Erin and our host Jake. We cover the following events: NXT (3/25/15): Sasha Banks retains the NXT Women’s … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Was the WWE considering moving the Divas tag team match from the main show of WrestleMania 31 to the Kickoff show? According to a report from PWInsider (via Lords of Pain), the WWE considered moving the tag match pitting AJ Lee and Paige against Brie and Nikki Bella to the … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Ronda Rousey created perhaps the most buzzworthy WrestleMania moment on Sunday when she hopped the barricade and came face to face with Stephanie McMahon and Triple H. After exchanging words with Stephanie and nearly capturing her in her infamous armbar, the undefeated MMA champion stood tall alongside her Furious 7 … Read more
WWE Hall of Famer Lita made a rare WWE television appearance on last night’s WrestleMania Kickoff show, answering questions from fans. On top of teasing some possible WWE Network content from her and Team Bestie partner Trish Stratus, Lita expressed enthusiasm about a possible WrestleMania tag team showdown pitting Brie and Nikki Bella against the … Read more
It’s been a while, but I think we’ve earned it: a triumphant WrestleMania review. Looking back, this may be the first of its kind to be published on Diva Dirt. Seven-plus years is a long dry spell. Last night saw the culmination of a well-booked Divas WrestleMania feud, some excellent kicking of mens’ asses on … Read more
Tonight at WrestleMania 31 Stephanie McMahon came dangerously close to feeling the wrath of UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey. The two came face to face in the ring thanks to The Rock, who interrupted a promo by Stephanie and her husband Triple H. When asked to leave by Stephanie, Rock walked around the ring … Read more
Tonight at WrestleMania 31, “frenemies” AJ Lee and Paige managed to work together to defeat Brie and Nikki Bella. The match, which saw Paige take a lot of early punishment from the Bellas, took a turn when AJ was tagged in. AJ took it to Divas Champion Nikki Bella and overcame attempted interference by Brie … Read more
Tonight at WrestleMania 31, AJ Lee and Paige team up to take on Brie and Nikki Bella. Tune in to WrestleMania 31 on the WWE Network starting at 5:00pm ET with the Kickoff show. Discuss the show in the comments!
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tonight at WrestleMania 31, AJ Lee and Paige face off with Brie and Nikki Bella. Will the frenemies or the sisters prevail? The Diva Dirt team weighs in: Bobby: I think this match is actually pretty great, and even though I wish the title was on the line to give … Read more
WrestleMania 30 April 6th, 2014 At the thirtieth WrestleMania, AJ Lee‘s record-breaking Divas Title reign was in jeopardy when the belt was defended for the very first time on the grandest stage of them all. AJ having beaten every challenger put before her, Vickie Guerrero booked a special match for WrestleMania 30: the Vickie Guerrero … Read more
WrestleMania 29 April 7th, 2013 At the twenty-ninth WrestleMania, Brie and Nikki Bella were set to team with Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow to take on the team of Cameron, Naomi, Brodus Cla, and Tensai. However, the match was dropped from the card at the last minute, the WWE citing time constraints. The match would … Read more
WrestleMania 28 April 1st, 2012 At the twenty-eighth WrestleMania, for the second year in a row, another celebrity cameo resulted in a Divas tag match. This time, TV host Maria Menounos joined Kelly Kelly to take on Beth Phoenix and Eve Torres, the result of a challenge made on the set of Extra. As is … Read more