[media-credit name=”Impact Wrestling” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] After losing their Challenge TV deal in November of last year, Impact Wrestling has a new UK television home through Spike UK starting April 21st. Read the full press release below: IMPACT Wrestling Announces New UK TV Deal with Spike UK TORONTO | LONDON – Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp. … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Hey all! Sorry for the late post – it’s been a busy day! So let’s get into it: It looks as though SmackDown pretty much confirmed all of their matches for ‘Mania this year in this one episode – and, I’m not complaining! After seeing what matches we’ll most likely be … Read more
[media-credit name=”Impact Wrestling” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] There continues to be more news ahead of this week’s set of Impact Wrestling taping. PWInsider reports that Karen Jarrett is expected to have a big part during this week’s TV taping as an onscreen role. In her previous full-time Impact gig, Karen served as an authority “VP of the … Read more
[media-credit name=”Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Fans who have been waiting for the premiere of Netflix’s upcoming GLOW series can now mark June 23rd on their calendars as the shows premiere date! The 10 episode series inspired by the 80’s show of the same name will star Alison Brie who plays Ruth Wilder, an out-of-work, … Read more
[media-credit name=”TNA” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Another wrestler is leaving Impact Wrestling. Jade‘s contract with the brand has expired and she is now a free agent, according to PWInsider. The site reports that there is no word whether she will be working this week’s Impact Wrestling tapings since the company has been working to have all its … Read more
[media-credit name=”TNA” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Maria Kanellis and Mike Bennett weren’t the only wrestling couple to depart from Impact Wrestling this week. Reby Hardy and her husband Broken Matt Hardy along with Jeff ‘Brother Nero’ Hardy have also left the company. In an interview with SiriusXM Rush, Reby Hardy discusses the family decision to leave Impact, … Read more
[media-credit name=”TNA” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Just one week after it was reported that Maria Kanellis and her husband Mike Bennett had signed new deals with Impact Wrestling, PWInsider now reports that the husband-wife duo have parted ways with the company. The report adds that both Maria and Mike were working on pay-per-appearance deals after their contracts expired … Read more
via GIPHY We’re 6 days away from the last RAW PPV before the big one, Fastlane! We know that RAW Women’s Champion, Bayley, will be making her first title defence against the PPV Queen, Charlotte Flair. However, we also know that other Superstars have been involved with the picture, so let’s see what happened on … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] The rivalry between Mickie James and Becky Lynch is just getting started and tonight, it’s about to reach new heights. WWE announced that both women will face off tonight in a 2 out of 3 falls match. TOMORROW NIGHT on #SDLive, @BeckyLynchWWE and @MickieJames will look to settle their score in … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] WWE has added a second women’s match to Sunday’s Fastlane PPV, pitting Sasha Banks against Nia Jax. During a backstage segment on Raw, Sasha assured Bayley that she would be at ringside to for her Women’s title match against Charlotte Flair to prevent any sort of trickery. Raw Commissioner Stephanie McMahon … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] USA Today just broke the news of their female inductee to their annual Hall of Fame. And after a few weeks of guesses, it’s none other than the Glamazon, Beth Phoenix! This induction will make Beth the youngest inductee, as well as the woman with the quickest induction since her retirement. And … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] According to PWInsider, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is in attendance at Green Bay, Wisconsin and is scheduled be at tonight’s Raw taping. Ric’s presence will most likely be used in a segment to help further Charlotte Flair’s storyline against Bayley ahead of their Raw Women’s Title rematch at Fastlane. … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Former WWE Divas champion Celeste Bonin (famously known as Kaitlyn) announced via her Instagram that she will be splitting with her husband PJ Braun. In her Instagram post she stated that her website, Celestial Bodiez, had its domain taken down and her company can now be found at celestialbodiezz.com. During the video blog posted … Read more
[media-credit name=”Lucha Underground” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] This past month it was reported that Lucha Underground will be making its debut on Netflix, originally thought to premiere in February. Now Lucha Underground and Entertainment Weekly are officially announcing a premiere date of March 15 for Seasons One and Two of the series! This news makes Lucha Underground … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Who is Ember Moon? ESPN recently interviewed Ember, who’s character is still shrouded in mystery, about her enigmatic character, her signature Eclipse, her wrestling inspirations and more. On her character: “I think that I bring something different as far as who I am as a person and who I am in … 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: Alexa Bliss … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] WWE ring announcer turned host of the Making Their Way to the Ring podcast Lilian Garcia recently participated in a session of Reddit’s AMA. The “Decade Diva” answered questions regarding her time in WWE, storylines she was involved in during her tenure and her new role as a podcast host. … Read more
[media-credit name=”Twitter/@mariamenounos” 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. * Kelly Kelly confirms she’ll be attending WrestleMania weekend and is open … Read more
Holy matrimony Knockout fans! After some blackmail, heartache and an accidental engagement, the twisted wrestling wedding of Braxton Sutter and Laurel Van Ness takes place on this week’s Impact. Be sure to have those Kleenex tissues on hand for when this unlikely pair share their “I do” vows. Speaking of wrestling couples and wedding, this … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome to this week’s NXT Redux! Last week Billie Kay and Peyton Royce enacted some revenge on Ember Moon and Liv Morgan. This week Peyton faces off against both Liv and Ember in a triple threat to determine Asuka‘s next opponent. Let’s watch the match: The bout starts off with Liv … Read more
[media-credit name=”ESPN” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] SmackDown Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss was a guest ESPN’s “Off the Top Rope” this week to discuss her thoughts on SmackDown Women’s division, who have been her biggest wrestling influencers and overcoming a near death eating disorder. Highlights of the interview below. Thoughts on the SmackDown Women’s Division: “The women on … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Former SmackDown Women’s Champion Naomi was a guest on this week’s “Making their Way to the Ring” podcast with Lilian Garcia. The interview was conducted prior to Naomi having to relinquish the Women’s Title due to an injury. Highlights of the interview, (courtesy of Wrestling INC) below: On how it … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Little Miss Bliss is making waves wherever she goes and this week she’s featured on WWE’s new mini documentary series “My Daughter (or Son) is a WWE Superstar.” The video chronicles Alexa Bliss‘ life growing up, from her days in Ohio with her family to her training in gymnastics and various other … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] In a recent interview with the Miami Herald, Billie Kay, one half of the Iconic Duo, reveals that she didn’t always get along with Peyton Royce. “We went to the same high school,” Kay said. “I was three years ahead of her. Westfields Sports High, I was there for basketball, and … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Wrestlemania is just over a month away, and the women of SmackDown appear more than ready to settle their battles on the grandest stage of ’em all. In tonight’s edition of SmackDown Live, we shed some tears, kayfabe lines are somewhat blurred, and a certain someone solidifies herself as the top … Read more
