[media-credit name=”WWE.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. * Lana, Summer Rae and JoJo are featured in WWE’s Empire State … Read more
[media-credit name=”SMASH Wrestling” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Team USA at SMASH Wrestling CANUSA Classic is starting to take shape. We’ve recently learned via Twitter that Cherry Bomb has added SHIMMER Tag Team Champion Heidi Lovelace to Team USA’s roster. https://twitter.com/AllieImpact/status/771812575935881216 With the addition of Heidi, Team USA will also consist of Cherry Bomb, Veda Scott and Jade. While SMASH previously announced that Cherry Bomb and Courtney Rush will … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] WWE’s Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon recently sat down with Fast To Create to discuss the success of the WWE. Throughout the interview, the Billion Dollar Princess spoke on how she manages the company and the importance of fans. Below are the highlights: On the philosophy of WWE: “We also have a philosophy around treating … Read more
Happy September Knockout fans and welcome to this week’s Impact Write-Up. Despite there not being a Knockouts match on this week’s episode of Impact, we do witness a big shake up surrounding the Knockouts title picture. We also see the seeds being planted TNA’s second Deletion Match being dubbed #DELETEorDECAY, which will include some involvement … Read more
On the latest episode of “MSL & Sullivan” on MLWRadio.com, Mister Saint Laurent spoke about the Paige and Alberto Del Rio relationship. Laurent’s words were: “Mark Carrano, who fans might know from Total Divas, kind of like the office liaison guy, approached Del Rio and Paige individually and harassed each of them about their relationship. It was … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] For the first time ever NXT TakeOver will take place in Canada as part of a Survivor Series extravaganza weekend! Triple H made the announcement via twitter. Due to overwhelming demand, @WWENXT will TAKE OVER Toronto for #NXTTakeOver the night before #SurvivorSeries! pic.twitter.com/Gx4nPUCY14 — Triple H (@TripleH) September 2, 2016 According … Read more
[media-credit name=”TNA” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Former WWE star and TNA Knockouts Champion Katie Lea, real name Katarina Waters, recently sat down for a chat on the Pancakes and Powerslams Show. During the podcast Lea credits former ECW veteran Tommy Dreamer and former WWE writer Vince Russo for a lot of moments from her wrestling career, and also discusses her departure from TNA. … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: Lee South” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Just a week after winning the Knockouts title, Allie‘s reign as Knockouts champion has come to an end. On tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling, a championship celebration for Allie was held, courtesy of Maria Kanellis. During the ceremonial event, Allie thanked fans at the Impact Zone for cheering her on … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] This month Alexa Bliss sheds her resting Bliss face and appears on the cover of Muscle and Fitness Hers magazine. Ready to continue taking SmackDown’s women’s division by storm later this month, she recently spoke to For The Win on USA Today Sports where she discussed what it was like to … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Ember Moon arrived on the scene in a big way at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn II, literally stunning her opponent and the world. WWE.com recently caught up with her to discuss her indy wrestling background, her debut in NXT, and her goals to lead the next wave of talent coming out of the … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Recently, WWE Superstars Alicia Fox and Natalya sat down with The National to discuss the current state of WWE. During the interview the former Divas champions discussed the re-branding of the women’s division, working in a male-dominated industry and more. Below are the highlights: What got you interested in sports entertainment … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Heyooo and welcome to this week’s NXT review! After an emotional TakeOver that saw Bayley bow out of developmental and figuratively pass the torch to newcomer Ember Moon, the women’s division is primed for a shakeup. Asuka‘s stranglehold on the women’s championship continues. Bayley couldn’t thwart her, who can? This week … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] With the inaugural SmackDown Women’s champion being crowned in less than two weeks, the competition is fierce. And with the match being so close, it seems that the ladies of the blue brand will do almost anything to get to the top. Our first dose of the night arrives when Nikki Bella … Read more
[media-credit name=”SMASH Wrestling” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Courtney Rush is recruiting her DangerZone partner KC Spinelli to be a part of Team Canada for SMASH Wrestling CANUSA Classic on October 22nd, joining Xandra Bale. This was confirmed on her Instagram page. A #DemonAssassin needs no sleep.. So why not announce our next choice for Team Canada @smashwrestling #CANUSA2016.. #DangerZone partner, … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] It’s been just over a month since long time ring announcer, Lilian Garcia left the WWE and she recently spoke to Naluda, a fashion and lifestyle magazine, talking about how she started in the wrestling world, her time with WWE, her music goals and her fitness routine! Here are some … Read more
[media-credit name=”RISE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] RISE, a new promotion from former SHIMMER ring announcer Kevin Harvey, is looking for the next internet darling to be a part of the promotion’s first event: RISE 1-IGNITE. A few days ago, women’s wrestling fans saw the debut of RISE’s new YouTube campaign, “You’ve Got Two.” For young female wrestlers, … Read more
[media-credit name=”Pacific San Diego” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] On the latest issue of Pacific San Diego magazine, WWE Superstars Nikki and Brie Bella discussed some hot topics (as well as delivering a stellar photoshoot). In the interview the former Divas champions discussed their upcoming reality show, Nikki’s injury and more. Here are the highlights: On what to expect … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE/Twitter” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] WWE’s women’s wrestling fans are infamous for demanding justice within the female rankings of the company. From #GiveDivasAChance to #TreatWomenWrestlersEqually, fans have been extremely vocal about their opinions on the female talent. However in recent weeks, one name has sprung to mind within the online community. And that name is Summer Rae. … Read more
Last week Bayley made her long-awaited debut, so this week what was first up in her quest to get her Championship shot? Who will Nia squash this week? What does the Champ, Charlotte have to say about all these new changes? Let’s get to it! First up, RAW’s newest Superstar, Bayley, is surprised when she … Read more
[media-credit name=”IGN” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Two huge names are making their way to the WWE 2K Games roster as Asuka and Bayley round out IGN’s WWE 2K17 roster announcements for this year. This brings the women’s roster up to 23 playable characters! IGN released a special look at Asuka’s ring entrance: IGN also released these in … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo credit: Twitter/@BellaTwins” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Each week, the Social Media Catch-Up will bring you a roundup of our favorite social media postings by the women in wrestling and present them to you here. Have you found a post we should include next week? Send it in. Here’s what we found from this week: Nikki … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus recently spoke with Total Wrestling Magazine to discuss some of the new directions within the WWE including the WWE Performance Center, rise of new talent and SmackDown going live. On the WWE Performance Center: “The Performance Center is an amazing addition to the WWE system. … Read more
[media-credit name=”SMASH Wrestling” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] It looks like Cherry Bomb is making Team USA at SMASH Wrestling CANUSA Classic into her own image. We’ve recently learned via Twitter that the current TNA Knockouts Champion and WSU Champion has added fellow TNA Knockout Jade (AKA Mia Yim) to Team USA’s roster. This makes it even for both squads so far. While SMASH … 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: Allie Allie … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”640″][/media-credit] WWE Superstar Carmella recently spoke with Channel Guide to discuss her experience on being drafted from NXT to finding a new home on the main roster through WWE’s SmackDown brand. Below are highlights of the interview. On being called up from NXT to be part of SmackDown: “I was so overwhelmed. … Read more
[media-credit name=”CHIKARA ” 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. * CHIKARA announces opening matches to their upcoming King of Trios … Read more