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Chelsea Green possibly returning to SmackDown tonight

March 19, 2021March 19, 2021 by Nick

Chelsea Green has been out of action with an injury since November when she debuted on SmackDown. In her debut, she was placed in a Fatal 4-way match to claim a spot for the blue brand in the upcoming Survivor Series match at that time. It was rumored that she was planned to win that … Read more

Liv Morgan wants to win the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania

March 19, 2021 by Nick

WrestleMania 37 is rapidly approaching and is now less than a month away. As of now, there is not a tag team match for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships on the card. Liv Morgan of The Riott Squad would love to see that change and she wants to win the titles at the biggest … Read more

Leyla Hirsch was offered her AEW contract back in October

March 19, 2021 by Nick

Exciting news came out for Legit Leyla Hirsch this past week when AEW President & CEO Tony Khan revealed that she was officially All Elite. According to Hirsch in a recent virtual signing with Highsports Wrestling Network, she was actually offered her contract back in October. This was her first week with the promotion. “I … Read more

Charly Caruso reportedly not returning to WWE TV

March 19, 2021 by Nick

In a couple of reports, it is being said that Charly Caruso will be finishing her time with WWE at the end of her contract. Until then she will not be expected to return to television according to PWInsider. She has been with the company for the past five years. An initial report from Fightful … Read more

An ode to the revolutionary Britt Baker vs Thunder Rosa on AEW Dynamite

March 18, 2021 by John Duffy

This week’s AEW Dynamite showcased an incredible display of passionate physicality and beautiful violence in the main event match. Britt Baker clashed with Thunder Rosa in the first-ever women’s ‘Unsanctioned Lights Out Match’. An intense feud locked the two enemies in a barrage of personal insults, sneak attacks, and pull apart brawls. Therefore, fans knew that it … Read more

Kylie Rae set to return to the ring at Warrior Wrestling to defend her title

March 17, 2021 by Nick

Kylie Rae will be returning to the ring on June 5 to defend her Warrior Wrestling Women’s Championship. Rae was last seen in IMPACT Wrestling and was scheduled to face Deonna Purrazzo for the Knockouts Title at Bound for Glory in October. She did not appear to face Purrazzo and later made an announcement in … Read more

The Robert Stone Brand gets a crack at the NXT Women’s Tag Team Titles next week

March 17, 2021 by Nick

Shotzi Blackheart & Ember Moon came out of last week as the NXT Women’s Tag Team Champions and now the whole roster has their eyes on them. First to step up to the champs are none other than The Robert Stone Brand. Aliyah and Jessi Kamea interrupted the champions who were backstage soaking in their … Read more

Thunder Rosa takes the win in the first-ever women’s main event on Dynamite

March 17, 2021 by Nick

A heated rivalry came to a head as the first-ever women’s main event on Dynamite took place tonight. Ever since this match was announced last week it has left fans buzzing in anticipation. Thunder Rosa and Britt Baker battled it out in an Unsanctioned Lights Out match which left the women a bloody mess (especially … Read more

Sarray (Sareee) is officially coming to NXT

March 17, 2021 by Nick

Sarray, formerly known as Sareee, will be making her way to our screens on the NXT brand soon. Sarray signed with WWE in 2019 and was planned to come over to the United States from Japan in early 2020. Unfortunately due to the pandemic she was kept in Japan and was unable to make her … Read more

NXT Discussion Post: 03.17.21

March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 by Nick

With the introduction to the NXT Women’s Tag Team Titles and Io Shirai retaining her NXT Women’s Title last week a lot went on. The follow up from last week on tonight’s episode should be entertaining. After Dakota Kai & Raquel Gonzalez became the inaugural tag team champions, they lost to Ember Moon & Shotzi … Read more

Kay Lee Ray gets high praise from WWE Hall of Famer

March 17, 2021 by John Duffy

The longest-reigning women’s champion in modern WWE history, Kay Lee Ray received some high praise from WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels. In the recent interview with Inside the Ropes, HBK had nothing but great things to say about the NXT UK Women’s Champion. “Kay Lee Ray. She, to me, is probably the greatest… I … Read more

Update to Asuka’s injury since returning to RAW

March 17, 2021 by Nick

After a couple of weeks with the RAW Women’s Champion missing in action, Asuka returned this past Monday to face Shayna Baszler. She was out during that time due to an injury caused by an inadvertent kick to the face by Baszler. First reports noted she lost a tooth or several from that and also … Read more

Jordynne Grace unsure of her next destination when IMPACT contract expires

March 16, 2021 by John Duffy

Former IMPACT Wrestling Knockout’s Champion Jordynne Grace is a name that should be every promotion’s radar. Grace’s contract with IMPACT expires in May, and she will undoubtedly have a tonne of offers from which to choose. In a recent interview with the Wrestling Perspective Podcast, Grace revealed that WWE has always been her childhood dream but … Read more

Alexa Bliss vs. Randy Orton is set for Fastlane

March 15, 2021 by Nick

Ever since Randy Orton defeated The Fiend at the TLC event in a Firefly Inferno Match in December, Alexa Bliss has been playing every mind game imaginable. Orton is certainly tired of watching his back every second which has prompted Bliss to explain how he can take her out of his life. This Sunday, she … Read more

Riho takes the win in the main event of the first AEW Dark: Elevation

March 15, 2021 by Nick

AEW launched their third show named AEW Dark: Elevation on YouTube tonight. It featured six women’s matches and Riho vs. Maki Itoh was the main event. The former AEW Women’s World Champion Riho picked up the win after Itoh missed a diving headbutt from the top. Riho took advantage with the Somato for the win. … Read more

Leyla Hirsch is officially All Elite

March 16, 2021March 15, 2021 by Nick

AEW President and CEO Tony Khan made the announcement just moments ago that Legit Leyla Hirsch has officially signed with AEW. In the spirit of AEW Dark: Elevation debuting tonight, Khan wanted to confirm this signing. Hirsch’s last couple of outings resulted in wins for her. She defeated Miranda Alize and also Brooke Havok in … Read more

Allysin Kay returning to Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport

March 16, 2021March 15, 2021 by John Duffy

Former NWA Women’s World Champion, Allysin Kay returns to Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport for the third consecutive year. Kay will take on Masha Slamovich in the no-rope, knockout or submission fighting competition. Kay is no stranger to Bloodsport having fought at the events in previous years. Kay fought and defeated Nicole Savoy at Bloodsport 2 in … Read more

RAW Discussion Post: 03.15.21

March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 by Nick

Asuka makes her return to RAW tonight! The RAW Women’s Champion has been out of action for the past few weeks due to an injury. That injury came after she took a kick to the face by Shayna Baszler. She returns to in-ring action facing Baszler tonight. While Asuka has been missing from RAW, several … Read more

Mickie James highlights the double standards based on age and gender when receiving opportunities

March 15, 2021 by John Duffy

WWE legend Mickie James took to Twitter to call out the double standards of age in the wrestling business. James responded to the recent WWE signee, Taya Valkyrie, who asked why people talk negatively about age. James agreed with Valkyrie stating that it is expected for women to consider retirement after the age of 35. … Read more

Thunder Rosa and Kamille to clash for the first time ever at NWA Back for the Attack

March 16, 2021March 15, 2021 by John Duffy

NWA announced that former Women’s World Champion, Thunder Rosa will face Kamille at their return event. NWA Back for the Attack is the promotions first pay-per-view since last January and will feature a first time ever clash. Kamille and Thunder Rosa are yet to meet inside the ring and will do so for the chance … Read more

Britt Baker vs Thunder Rosa is the perfect women’s match to main event AEW Dynamite

March 15, 2021 by John Duffy

AEW announced that Britt Baker is facing Thunder Rosa in the first-ever women’s match to main event an episode of AEW Dynamite. The match is another first for the promotion as Baker and Rosa will meet in the first-ever women’s Unsanctioned Lights Out, Anything Goes match. Britt Baker and Thunder Rosa are the perfect opponents … Read more

12-Knockouts Tag Team match scheduled for this week’s IMPACT

March 14, 2021 by Nick

IMPACT had its last IMPACT Plus event, Sacrifice, over the weekend. Both the Knockouts and Knockouts Tag Team Titles stayed put with Deonna Purrazzo and Fire ‘N Flava retaining respectively. Purrazzo retained over ODB after applying the Fujiwara armbar and then transitioned into the Venus de Milo. ODB would submit verbally which ended the match. … Read more

Diva Dirt Discussions: What Went Down

March 14, 2021 by John Duffy

What Went Down is back! Join us as we talk about the major talking points from this week’s goings-on in the world of women’s wrestling from WWE, NXT and AEW. In this week’s video, we talk about Peyton Royce’s fire promo on RAW Talk, Asuka’s concussion and what it means for the RAW women’s title … Read more

Steph De Lander reportedly signs with WWE

March 14, 2021 by Nick

In a report by PWInsider, Australian wrestler Steph De Lander has signed with WWE. De Lander started wrestling in 2017 and was trained by indie star and former two-time SHIMMER Champion Madison Eagles. She has wrestled for such promotions as Melbourne City Wrestling (MCW), PWA, Black Label Pro, and SHIMMER just to name a few.

De Lander became the inaugural women’s champion for MCW when she defeated KellyAnne in the finals of a tournament in 2019. She has faced Avary, Candy Lee, and has even battled current NXT star and fellow Australian – Indi Hartwell.

When am I ever going to see my best friend again? ?? #SDL #IndiHartwell pic.twitter.com/eabLCJ6XX3
— STEPH DE LANDER (@stephdelander) February 25, 2021

De Lander has also gone by the name of FaceBrooke.

She recently took to her social media for International Women’s Day to discuss the lack of booking of women’s matches in Australia.

#InternationalWomensDay pic.twitter.com/0ddQfDPIV8
— STEPH DE LANDER (@stephdelander) March 8, 2021

WWE has not confirmed De Lander’s signing at this time.

What do you think of this new addition for the NXT brand? Leave your thoughts below.

Tamina & Natalya pick up a big win on SmackDown; Nia Jax gets title shot next week

March 12, 2021 by Nick

The quest for a double champion continues. Sasha Banks has the opportunity to become a double champion heading into WrestleMania as she teams up with Bianca Belair at Fastlane on March 21. Banks, the current SmackDown Women’s Champion, and Belair will be facing the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler at … Read more

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