Dancing with the Stars contestant and Extra host, Maria Menounos, told the press at a conference prior WrestleMania last night that she feels more confident in her wrestling than in her dancing. Maria competed in her third WWE match last night, teaming with Kelly Kelly to take on Beth Phoenix and Eve. She brought her … Read more
Two former WWE Divas were in the house last night in Miami for WrestleMania 28. Former Women’s Champion, Lita, and former Playboy covergirl Torrie Wilson (along with A-list boyfriend Alex Rodriguez) were at the big extravaganza. Torrie’s appearance had long been advertised by WWE, largely because of her date. She was shown on camera last … Read more
Despite multiple injuries, Maria Menounos came to WrestleMania 28 tonight and picked up yet another victory over Divas Champion, Beth Phoenix. Maria, who has sustained broken ribs and fractures in her foot during training for ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, looked uncomfortable in the ring for much of the match and legitimately hurt. Despite this, … Read more
Tonight, WWE presents WrestleMania 28! Who will come out on top as Kelly Kelly and Maria Menounos face Beth Phoenix and Eve? Tune in to the free pre-show below at 5.45pm ET and then the big show live on pay per view at 7pm. Discuss the show in the comments!
Tonight, it’s the biggest show of the year as WWE presents WrestleMania 28 featuring a Divas tag team match involving Extra host, Maria Menounos. Maria teams with Kelly Kelly to take on Divas Champion Beth Phoenix and Eve. Who will come out on top? The Diva Dirt team weigh in. – Watch a video hype … Read more
As we get ready for WrestleMania tonight, let’s take a look back at celebrity competitor Maria Menounos‘ past matches in WWE. Maria first competed in 2009 when she and Nancy O’Dell, then co-hosts of Access Hollywood, guest hosted an episode of Raw. Maria teamed with Kelly Kelly and Gail Kim against Beth Phoenix, Rosa Mendes … Read more
Some news and notes from tonight’s WWE Hall of Fame ceremony in Miami, via Diva Dirt’s Bobby and Cryssi who are in attendance. * Former WWE Diva Lita, real name Amy Dumas, is in attendance and arrived with WWE Champion CM Punk. * Former WWE Divas Maryse and Sharmell are in attendance. Sharmell is accompanying … Read more
The first pictures are in from tonight’s WWE Hall of Fame ceremony in Miami, and all of our attention is on the dresses! Divas including Alicia Fox, Eve and Rosa Mendes have been tweeting up a storm, showing off their gorgeous gowns — and we have to say, we’re loving pretty much every look so … Read more
With WrestleMania 28 just 24 hours away, here’s a very cool video hype package to get you in the mood for the Divas match which will pit Divas Champ Beth Phoenix and Eve against Kelly Kelly and Extra’s Maria Menounos. Once again, our friend Chris Riddle has created an awesome video package to hype the … Read more
As we get ready for Sunday’s WrestleMania 28 pay per view, we’re putting together a playlist of videos featuring the women involved. While WrestleMania 28 will be the first big match at the ‘Grandest Stage of Them All’ for Eve and Kelly Kelly, one participant in this match has basked under the spotlights of WrestleMania … Read more
All that video game-playing has paid off for the self-professed Geek Goddess, AJ, as she became the first female to win WWE’s THQ Superstar Challenge yesterday. AJ defeated 15 other WWE Superstars in the annual video game tournament. In the opening round, she defeated fellow Diva, Tamina, followed by The Great Khali, Cody Rhodes and … Read more
She may not be back in the ring yet, but Layla, along with Eve, got a cool WrestleMania moment yesterday as they led a flash mob to surprise music producer, Timbaland, at Fan Axxess. The Divas took charge as they, along with dozens of dancers (including Mike Tyson!), took part in the flash mob dance … Read more
WWE aren’t the only ones beefing up their social media usage, Diva Dirt is pleased to introduce a full-fledged Diva Dirt TV YouTube channel where we’ll be uploading news stories in visual form, giving you an alternative to static written articles. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel, YouTube.com/DivaDirtTV, for even more videos! Check … Read more
The Divas not only hit the red carpet last night, but several of them also took part in the first ever WWE charity fashion show as part of the WrestleMania 28 kick-off festivities. Divas including Eve, Alicia Fox, Kelly Kelly and Brie & Nikki Bella took part in the fashion show. According to WWE.com, proceeds … Read more
With WrestleMania 28 just days away, the WWE ushered in the big event with a big premiere party last night in Miami, complete with red carpet entrances. Our Divas had the opportunity to trade the Lycra for, in some cases, stunning dresses, and in other cases, not so stunning outfits! This time, it was Nikki … Read more
“Your Two Cents” is our interactive feature where we gauge the opinions of our Twitter and Facebook followers on different discussions in women’s wrestling. This week, we’re asking this: With WrestleMania 28 just days away, we want to know: What do you think is the greatest Diva moment in WrestleMania history? We’ve read your responses … Read more
As we get ready for Sunday’s WrestleMania 28 pay per view, we’re putting together a playlist of videos featuring the women involved. While many might think that this Sunday’s extravaganza will be the first time Eve Torres and Divas Champion, Beth Phoenix, have teamed up — it’s not quite. Though they’re better known for being … Read more
At the WrestleMania 28 press conference this afternoon in Miami, Florida, Divas Champion Beth Phoenix and Eve Torres had strong words for their WrestleMania opponents, Extra host Maria Menounos and Kelly Kelly. Beth said she had ‘breaking’ scoop about Maria — that she suffered broken ribs while rehearsing for ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. Beth … Read more
WWE is streaming the WrestleMania 28 press conference live from Miami today. The press conference airs at 2.30pm ET. Watch below: We will be live-tweeting the press conference on our Twitter page, @divadirt. Stay tuned for coverage of the press conference here at Diva Dirt, too.
After it was revealed yesterday that WrestleMania 28 celebrity Maria Menounos has suffered two broken ribs during training for ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, there has been some doubt about whether the Extra host would be fit to compete this Sunday. However, Menounos has now addressed her status for ‘Mania. WrestleMania Celebrity Maria Menounos Suffers … Read more
WrestleMania celebrity starlet Maria Menounos danced on last night’s episode of Dancing with the Stars on ABC, despite suffering two broken ribs in training for the show. Menounos scored a 25 from the judges. Us Weekly reports Maria as saying that her injury “could take months” to heal, but she’s “having shots and taking calcium … Read more
Kind of a no brainer but former WWE Women’s Champion and Divas Champion, Michelle McCool, confirmed on Twitter that she will be in Miami for WrestleMania 28. Michelle, who was part of the Divas match last year at ‘Mania (she was pinned by celebrity guest Snooki of Jersey Shore fame), retired in April. McCool is … Read more
In a twist that could affect her match at WrestleMania this Sunday, New York Post’s Page Six is reporting that Maria Menounos suffered a broken rib during training for ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. Maria and partner Derek Hough have been training to perform the Cha-cha-cha during tonight’s show. A source told the newspaper: “She … Read more
WWE.com has an interview with Kelly Kelly talking about the Divas match at WrestleMania 28 and her tag team partner, celebrity guest Maria Menounos. Watch below:
With two guest performers already announced for WrestleMania, WWE is hiring in-house for its patriotic show-opening performance. WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia, who returned to the WWE last year, will perform ‘America the Beautiful’ to kick off WrestleMania 28 — her first ‘Mania back after a two year absence. Lilian completes a bill that will … Read more
The WWE Divas are set to heat up Miami next week as they take part in a fashion show. WWE has just announced to ticket holders via email that they are adding a party “celebrating Miami’s art and fashion” to the week’s festivities on Thursday, March 30th from 8pm ET. As part of the evening, … Read more