It is Friday, so it is that time again for another Free Match Friday. In anticipation of tonight’s SmackDown debut on the Fox Network, let’s look at a match that will forever be history-making.
In June 2017, SmackDown hosted its first and still only Money in the Bank ladder match for the women’s roster. In this match, the participants were Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, Carmella, Natalya, and Tamina.
This took place due to a controversial ending to the first-ever women’s Money in the Bank Ladder match from the recent pay-per-view. Carmella won that match with the help of James Ellsworth who would actually retrieve the briefcase for her.
The second go-round, Carmella would climb the ladder herself to retrieve the Money in the Bank briefcase which she would go on to hold for 287-days. This was the longest that anyone has held the briefcase in history prior to cashing in on Charlotte Flair.
What were some of your favorite moments from this match?
Former NWA Women’s World Champion Jazz spoke with AfterBuzz TV Wrestling & Sports on many topics including her recent appearance at AEW’s All In at the end of August. She shares her thoughts that experience and if there is any sight of her being part of AEW’s product in the future. “There’s really been no … Read more
AEW has officially made their television debut on the TNT Network and we have their first-ever Women’s World Champion. Nyla Rose and Riho were the two lucky competitors to be involved in this historic match-up. In the end, Riho would secure the win and become the inaugural champion. The match would definitely focus on the … Read more
Candice LeRae sought out to achieve a full underdog story as she challenged Shayna Baszler for the NXT Women’s Title on the two-hour debut of NXT. LeRae looked good right out of the gate taking offense on the champ with the action spilling on the outside after a step-up enziguri. LeRae would continue on offense … Read more
Mickie James has been out of action due to injury and subsequent surgery to her ACL. This injury has her out until at least next year, but that hasn’t slowed her down in the least. She most recently was seen lending her voice on commentary on Main Event and this opportunity has brought her great … Read more
Tonight is an important night for AEW and wrestling fans. AEW Dynamite debuts tonight on TNT and it is an important moment in Nyla Rose’s career. Rose will be in the inaugural match for the Women’s World Championship. She won the chance to participate in this monumental moment from winning the Casino Battle Royale at … Read more
The Bella Twins have cemented their legacy in WWE and seem to always have a home within the company. With that being said, Nikki Bella in March announced that she will have to retire from the ring due to health reasons that include her neck injury. This was confirmed by Nikki herself on The Bellas … Read more
The Hell in a Cell pay-per-view has been a yearly event since 2009 where superstars are locked into a 20-foot-high roofed cell structure. Although the cell itself has only been a fixture for the male roster, there have been some quality women’s matches throughout the years. This will include only one prior Hell in a … Read more
The go-home episode of RAW before Hell in a Cell happens to also be the season premiere of RAW. With a new stage set-up, new commentators, and pyro back, RAW was rejuvenated. As far as the women were concerned, it was very similar to what we have seen in recent weeks. Unfortunately this time, Jerry … Read more
IMPACT Wrestling has just announced an intriguing match that is open up to anyone. That’s right, any female or male can be in this match. The winner will receive a shot at any IMPACT title of their choosing. The announcement also states, “You never know who might show up.” With the recent increase to intergender … Read more
With a championship that has a history dating back to the 1930’s there is a lot of prestige that comes along with it. This year there was milestone hit as Jazz hit 948-days which is the longest reign in modern time. She would go on to vacate the title due to medical and personal issues. … Read more
Naomi has been missing in action lately from WWE programming. She has taken to her Twitter today to provide an update for her fans. She was last seen on RAW during a Fatal 4-Way match. This determined the number one contender for the RAW Women’s Title. The match also included Alexa Bliss, Carmella, and the … Read more
Former Divas Champion, Kelly Kelly (real name Barbie Blank), is currently featured on WWE’s Where Are They Now SmackDown Anniversary Special. It debuted tonight on the WWE Network and featured what Blank has been up to as of late. She was last seen on WWE television just recently in July where she became the first-ever female 24/7 Champion.
In this special, Blank discusses her beginnings with WWE as she first became a member of the ECW brand. She mentions developing her in-ring skill and eventually being utilized on RAW and then SmackDown.
Blank continues to speak on winning the Divas Title and eventually her exit from the company. Her exit from the company was on a positive note. Triple H told her at that time that the door was always open for her if she wanted to return.
Blank comments on what she has been doing since leaving WWE. She has been a social media influencer by posting her fashion on such platforms such as Instagram. She has worked with numerous brands with her fashion and has even had Reebok reach out to her. A recent focus of hers has also been starting her own brand of wine.
Blank shares her experience on working the Evolution pay-per-view and being a co-founder of a non-profit charity for brain cancer.
Check out the entire special on Kelly Kelly on the WWE Network airing right now.
If you are unfamiliar with WWE Watch Along it has been a frequent show that runs alongside their pay-per-view events. It depicts backstage antics amongst Superstars that aren’t used on the card as they watch the pay-per-view live. This week there will be a special edition as you can watch the two-hour NXT event on … Read more
Angelina Love ended Kelly Klein’s second title reign at 174-days as Women of Honor Champion. Her title run ended in a shock victory at Ring of Honor’s Death Before Dishonor on Friday night in Las Vegas. Love’s Allure teammate, Mandy Leon was on hand to interfere and make sure the Women of Honor title changed … Read more
Tenille Dashwood may have just had her debut match with IMPACT Wrestling just a few weeks ago, but she already has her eyes set on capturing the Knockouts Title. Since bursting on the scene of IMPACT, Dashwood has made her presence known by stating that she came to this promotion to face some of the … Read more
Tessa Blanchard has punched her ticket to Bound For Glory as she qualifies for the X-Division Championship Ladder Match. Blanchard will join the champion, Jake Crist in a five-way battle. She is the first to qualify with the other three to be determined at a later date. She advances by defeating Dave Crist from this … Read more
Lana has been missing from WWE programming for quite some time now. The last time she participated in a match was at WrestleMania in April during the women’s Battle Royal. Her absence went along with her husband’s as Rusev was not on WWE programming either. Rusev returned just a couple weeks ago as being announced … Read more
In this Free Match Friday we take you back to 2013 at TNA’s One Night Only, Knockouts Knockdown.
This event saw matches that you wouldn’t necessarily see and this was one of them. The match highlighted the back and forth athleticism of these two women. Serena’s short stint with WWE in 2010 didn’t accentuate her true talent.
Click on the video above to see who came out on top as the winner.
Check back in with Diva Dirt next Friday for another Free Match.
This week we said farewell to SmackDown Live as the show moves from USA to FOX on Oct. 4. After years being nothing more than a RAW recap show SmackDown Live was launched in 2016 with a full brand split, separate championships, and superstar draft. The show quickly became a favourite for the “hardcore” fan … Read more
Sanatana Garrett made her long-awaited debut as an official NXT superstar, last night. Garrett took on Reina Gonzalez in a losing effort dark match in front of her home town crowd at Full Sail University. Garrett has appeared on NXT many times throughout the years. She faced off against Charlotte way back in 2013. She … Read more
It has been reported for months now that Dakota Kai was all healed up and ready to get back to the squared circle. Last week it was announced that her return would happen on this week’s live NXT episode. She would make her way into the ring with “welcome back” chants and tears in her … Read more
Update: It has been officially announced by WWE the new commentary moves for RAW and SmackDown. Beth Phoenix will stay on NXT with Nigel McGuinness and Mauro Ranallo. Renee Young will be moved with Michael Cole to SmackDown. As previously rumored, Renee Young will be hosting a new studio show for WWE that will air … Read more
Alicia Fox hasn’t been very active in the ring this year. Her last match was on Main Event in April when she teamed with Tamina to face The IIconics in a losing effort. Since then she appeared during the RAW Reunion in July and as a head-scratcher, she appeared as a returning legend. This brought … Read more
One of IMPACT Wrestling’s biggest pay-per-view events is fastly approaching. Bound for Glory is scheduled for Oct. 20 and at this time there are no Knockouts scheduled for the show. Taya Valkyrie has just surpassed the longest-reigning Knockouts Champion in the history of IMPACT. She will most likely be defended her title against the newest … Read more
IMPACT Wrestling is about to embark on another wedding moment as Melissa Santos and IMPACT World Champion, Brian Cage celebrates their pending nuptials. The couple in real life married in July, but on-screen their engagement took place just a couple of weeks ago.
As a result of this exciting news, IMPACT Wrestling has compiled their top five list of wildest weddings in the history of the company. Here is what they came up with:
As the very last TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions, ODB and Eric Young met each other in the ring to tie the knot. The engagement took place after the two won the tag titles. Young would become the only man in history to win a women’s title for the company.
After their win, ODB accepted the proposal. They would defend their titles multiple times before being stripped of the title due to Young being a man after a 478-day reign. They would even defend the title in a steel cage match at Lockdown against Sarita and Rosita. The titles were retired after their reign.
4. Brooke Hogan & Bully Ray
This wedding took part during perhaps the longest drawn out stable in wrestling history – Aces & Eights. During the ceremony, Tazz would interrupt the ceremony revealing he was a member of that stable. They would attack Ray and Hulk Hogan. It would later be revealed that Ray was actually the President of Aces & Eights turning his back on the Hogans.
3. SoCal Val & Jay Lethal
This wedding would break down as Sonjay Dutt, Lethal’s best friend, had something to say during the ceremony. He admitted he had feelings for Val and that it should be him and not Lethal that marries her. Dutt would then attack Lethal.
After the attack, Dutt would find himself in a terrible position as Jake Roberts would unleash a snake on him. Val would leave crying heading up the ramp.
2. Karen & Jeff Jarrett
The Jarretts would renew their vows, but their ceremony wouldn’t end blissfully. Kurt Angle was forced to walk down Karen down the aisle after losing a match to Jeff. With her being Angle’s real-life ex-wife the sheer humiliation was enough to make him snap.
After the ceremony was concluded, Angle would retrieve an axe and destroy the set causing the couple to retreat.
1.Laurel Van Ness & Braxton Sutter
Van Ness and Sutter would start an on-screen relationship that led to their wedding. At the ceremony, Sutter couldn’t take it anymore and would get into a verbal altercation with Maria. He would profess his love for Allie (his real-life wife).
This would result as the end of Ness’ relationship with Saxton. She would then move to her maniacal “psychotic bride” gimmick
What are your thoughts of IMPACT’s top five wedding list? What were some of your favorites? Discuss your thoughts in the comment section.
