Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Submit News

The Wrap (March 18th, 2017): News from the week in women’s wrestling

[media-credit name=”Photo: RingsideCollectibles.com” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Each week, 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. * A new Charlotte Flair action figure – from Mattel’s WWE … Read more

Becky Lynch discusses the rise in popularity of WWE’s women’s division

[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] In an interview with Gorilla Position podcast, SmackDown Superstar Becky Lynch discussed her thoughts on the current WWE Women’s division, the rise in their popularity and witnessing Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks’ Hell in a Cell main event match. Highlights of the interview below. On the current era of WWE’s Women’s … Read more

Ember Moon prepares to face Asuka at TakeOver: Orlando

[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Ember Moon is now officially the number one contender for Asuka‘s title, a match that’s shaping up to be a tough battle as both women remain undefeated. WWE.com caught up with Ember and she discussed her preparations for the bout. Highlights from the interview follow below: Ember’s thoughts on the match: … Read more

Impact Write-Up (March 16th, 2017): LAX gets a new shine

Hola Knockout fans and welcome to this week’s Impact Write-Up. After last week‘s poor attempt of revamping their programming, Impact Wrestling is back this week with some fresh faces to the Knockouts division! We also begin to see that the honeymoon is over from Impact’s darling couple Allie and Braxton Sutter. The Global Force Wrestling … Read more

New Total Divas promo showcases Paige’s suspension

[media-credit name=”E!” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] In the latest promotional video for Total Divas season six, things are firing up for the Divas! Throughout the 30 second promotional clip, we see the women of WWE back in the firing line as they deal with some of their biggest issues yet. On top of Nikki Bella’s comeback and Lana … Read more

Paige comments on release of private leaked photos

[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Earlier today, private photos and videos of WWE Superstar Paige surfaced online and throughout social media without her consent. Since then, the former WWE Divas Champion has released a statement in regards to the terrible situation via Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealPaigeWWE/status/842877382298099713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Paige’s mother Saraya Knight also chimed in on the matter: People … Read more

Manami Toyota announces retirement from wrestling

[media-credit name=”All Japan Women’s Pro Wrestling” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] 2011 Diva Dirt Legacy Award winner Manami Toyota will officially take her final bow this November as she retires from the ring. The Joshi wrestler made the announcement today at a conference. During the announcement, it was stated that Manami’s final match will be on November 3rd in Yokahama. The … Read more

NXT Redux (March 15, 2017): The road to TakeOver is littered with carnage

[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome to this week’s NXT Redux! After disappearing from the title scene, Nikki Cross is featured on this week’s episode. She’s been wrapped up with her team of anarchists as they completely trash the midcard. On this week’s episode she’s sending a clear message to the women’s division that no one … Read more

SmackDown Redux (March 14th, 2017): Blurred lines

[media-credit name=”WWE/Twitter: @totaldivaseps” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Just over a fortnight to go, and the ladies of SmackDown Live are ready to fight. This week’s SmackDown Live gets onto the fast-lane for Wrestlemania as one match is updated and another is added. Exciting times, exciting times… We start things off for the ladies as Becky Lynch takes on Natalya … Read more

International female stars partake in WWE Tryout

[media-credit name=”WWE.com” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] WWE.com has posted an article highlighting several international female talents that took part in this week’s tryouts from their Performance Center. Among the names include: STARDOM’s Io Shirai Independent star Delilah Doom Norway independent wrestlers Ingrid “Kira” Hoftun and Kamilla “Natasja” Tjöstland Mexican luchadora star Chik Tormenta Belarus kickboxer-turned-MMA star Katsiaryna … Read more

Angel Rose and Brandi Lauren make their Impact Wrestling debut this week

[media-credit name=”Impact Wrestling” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Two new females will make their debut on this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling. Up first is KC Quinn (better known as Brandi Lauren) who will take on Brandi Rhodes in her first one-on-one match-up. ImpactWrestling.com has written a short bio for KC Quinn that reads as follows: “Kayci Quinn … Read more

John Cena and Nikki Bella vs. The Miz and Maryse announced for WrestleMania 33

[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] The rumors are true: John Cena and Nikki Bella will take on The Miz and Maryse at WrestleMania 33. What do @mikethemiz and @MaryseMizanin have to reveal on a very special edition of #MizTV on #SDLive? @JohnCena @BellaTwins pic.twitter.com/uIwCM9OjWk — WWE (@WWE) March 15, 2017 During tonight’s Miz TV sit-down segment, … Read more

RAW Redux (March 13th, 2017): Protege power shift

via GIPHY So last week, we got the news that the RAW Women’s Championship would be defended in a triple threat match at WrestleMania where Champion Bayley would take on enemy Charlotte Flair and best friend Sasha Banks. However, we know that the road to WrestleMania isn’t always a straight one, so let’s see how … Read more

Xplosion Write-Up: If you’ve got it, flaunt it

Surprise Knockout fans as I welcome you to the first 2017 edition of Xplosion Write-Up. It certainly has been awhile since we’ve last had one of these recaps coming from Impact’s alternative show – in fact, this very match between Laurel Van Ness and guest star Deonna Purrazzo was taped back in January but nevertheless its … Read more

Asuka performs at Madison Square Garden alongside the women of SmackDown Live

[media-credit name=”Twitter: @HR8886″ align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tonight, during a Madison Square Garden WWE Live event, NXT Women’s champion Asuka joined the ladies of the blue brand! Teaming up with Nikki Bella, Becky Lynch and Tamina, the NXT star took on Natalya, Carmella, SmackDown Women’s champion Alexa Bliss and Mickie James. Asuka joined the SmackDown show as … Read more

Full Results: AIW Girl’s Night Out 19

[media-credit name=”Photo: AIWrestling.com” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Yesterday in Cleveland, Ohio, Absolute Intense Wrestling held the 19th installment of its Girls Night Out series. Results below, courtesy of Diva Dirt reader Trey Garcia: MJ Jenkins pinned Solo Darling Karen Q over Kiera Hogan by submission Shotzi Blackheart pinned Angel Dust to become new Phoenix of RISE champion … Read more

Vote for the Star of the Week ending March 11th, 2017

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: Bayley Bayley … Read more

The Wrap (March 11th, 2017): News from the week in women’s wrestling

[media-credit name=”Pro Wrestling Illustrated ” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Each week, 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. * Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks land the cover … Read more

Impact Write-Up (March 9th, 2017): #MakeImpactGreat

Hola Knockout fans and welcome to this week’s Impact Write-Up – the very first under the new Jeff Jarrett administration. As it was previously announced, this week sees a new name make a splash in the Knockouts division as Rachael Ellering makes her Impact Wrestling debut against a, now, solo-riding Sienna. Let’s see how the … Read more

Carmella believes there is “more opportunity” on SmackDown than NXT

[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] In an interview with DC 101, SmackDown Live Superstar Carmella discussed the lack of opportunities in NXT and more. Below are the highlights: On the opportunities Smackdown offers, compared to NXT: “I have had way more opportunity on Smackdown Live than I ever did at NXT. And NXT is developmental, it’s the land of … Read more

Reby Hardy calls out TNA on Twitter

[media-credit name=”TNA” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Former TNA Knockout Reby Hardy had a few pressing issues to discuss with her followers on Twitter… all of which were in regards to her former place of employment, TNA. The former Knockout started off her rant by tweeting the likes of Jeff Jarrett, Ed Nordholm and the Impact Wrestling Twitter account: https://twitter.com/RebyHardy/status/840294446709297152 She … Read more

Angelina Love talks her Impact Wrestling return

[media-credit name=”Youtube/Qwality TV” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Earlier this year, Angelina Love made her return to Impact Wrestling alongside her husband Davey Richards. Since coming together onscreen, the “Natural Born Killers” have struck a personal feud with Davey’s former tag team partner Eddie Edwards and his wife Alisha. In a short documentary with Qwality TV, the couple … Read more

Gail Kim reveals she is not under contract with Impact Wrestling

[media-credit name=”Impact Wrestling” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Six-time Knockouts Champion Gail Kim recently revealed via Twitter that she is currently not under contract with Impact Wrestling: Not officially signed but always with impact. My home! I'll hopefully be on the return soon. Don't count me out. https://t.co/XSDtV28qZi — Gail Kim-Irvine (@gailkimITSME) March 7, 2017 Despite this, the … Read more

WWE asks fans, “Should Ember Moon’s Eclipse be banned?”

[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] This week on NXT Bille Kay suffered a slight stinger from Ember Moon‘s signature finisher, the Eclipse. In the aftermath of her minor injury, Billie and her partner in crime Peyton Royce are on a campaign to get the move banned from competition. WWE is getting in on it by asking … Read more