Tonight on Impact Wrestling, a new Knockouts Champion was crowned in Allie. In the midst of a no DQ match booked by TNA’s new President Billy Corgan defending Knockouts champion Sienna squared off against Allie, Jade, Madison Rayne and Marti Bell. Minutes after the match had begun, Leader of the Knockouts Maria Kanellis made her way to the ring, … Read more
[media-credit name=”SMASH Wrestling” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome to the inaugural edition of The Indy Insider, where you will find independent women’s wrestling news right here. On October 22nd, SMASH Wrestling will roll out another installment of the Courtney Rush/Cherry Bomb rivalry by making them fight inside a steel cage at this year’s CANUSA Classic. The only announcements … Read more
[media-credit name=”Lucha Underground/El Rey” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] In anticipation of the premiere of Lucha Underground’s Season 3 the baddest bitch in the building is sending a message to the believers and her competitors. In the video Ivelisse catches viewers up with what she’s been doing since Season 2 ended and highlights her previous accolades since Lucha … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] A familiar face could be winning the SmackDown Live Women’s Championship. According to a recent rumor released by Cageside Seats, WWE officials are set to have Nikki Bella win Team Blue’s Women’s Championship. Nikki will be one of six women competing for the title at Backlash, SmackDown Live’s first exclusive Pay-Per-View. The possible … Read more
[media-credit id=762116 align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] The competition in the SmackDown women’s division is intense. With a new title and an extra addition on the block, the race to the top has officially begun – and it’s already a pretty sweet one! The first segment of SmackDown has the brand’s general manager Daniel Bryan and commissioner Shane McMahon revealing the … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] As announced on her social media, the former WWE performer Michelle McCool has been diagnosed with skin cancer. It was stated on her Instagram page that she hadn’t worn enough sun screen to protect her body, and is now having holes cut out of her skin to save her life. This devastating news has come … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tonight after Daniel Bryan teased the introduction of two new titles on SmackDown via Twitter, the highly anticipated reveal of the SmackDown Women’s Title was made. Bryan and Shane McMahon announced that all six women in the division will participate in a six-pack challenge at Backlash to determine the first SmackDown … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] It’s good news for Sasha Banks fans around the world! According to the latest report from Wrestling Observer, Sasha’s back injury will not be requiring surgery. Banks is not expected to be out any lengthy amount of time and almost assuredly will be thrust back into the title scene upon returning. The … Read more
Rick Cataldo may be a male, but he is a staple in women’s wrestling. With over a decade long career on the indies working with the likes Mercedes Martinez, Sunny, Alicia and Becky Bayless. “The Boy Diva” has blazed a trail as an openly gay wrestler and an intergender wrestler. Needless to say, Cataldo is … Read more
[media-credit name=”IGN” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] IGN has announced three more female Superstars to WWE’s 2K17 roster! The website has listed Carmella, Paige and Sasha Banks as the latest female names to the upcoming video game. Fans on Twitter have already shared a few screenshots of Carmella and Sasha Banks. https://twitter.com/xbitchfit/status/768082004835459072 Carmella, Paige and Sasha join the … Read more
[media-credit name=”@itsmebayley instagram” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] The heart and soul of NXT and the purest baby face in all WWE has finally arrived on the main roster. From her humble beginnings as an awkward but lovable super fan girl to a beloved underdog who never compromises her ethics, never backs down, and is always herself, Bayley … Read more
After Summerslam’s title switch shocked fans across the world, what did the red brand have in store for the women?! Well, they finally gave us something that we’ve waiting over a year for so let’s get straight into this week’s RAW Redux! I normally run through shows chronologically, but this week let’s just skip right … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tonight on Monday Night Raw, Bayley made her long awaited debut to WWE’s main roster. During an in-ring segment featuring the newly crowned WWE Women’s Champion Charlotte and her protégée Dana Brooke, where the duo gloated over Charlotte’s SummerSlam win over Sasha Banks while also mocking Sasha’s injury, Raw General Manager Mick … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo credit: Instagram/@SashaBanksWWE” 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: Charlotte … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Following her championship loss to Charlotte at last night’s SummerSlam event, speculation has been going around discussing the future of the Boss, and whether or not Sasha Banks is injured. According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, Banks is currently suffering a back issue that may put her out of action for a … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”670″][/media-credit] What a night Summerslam was! With a women’s match each for Raw and SmackDown Live, it was a night to remember. A championship rematch and a possible surprise tag partner in the mix, Summerslam was on course to shake things up for the women’s divisions. It proved that sometimes, it pays … Read more
[media-credit name=”Ring of Honor” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] On Friday 19th August, 2016, an intergender match between “Bonesaw” Jessie Brooks and “The American Villain” Marc Hauss was scheduled to take place in Brooklyn, New York. Unfortunately, the scheduled contest almost received a devastating fate, as reported by NY Sports Scene. Tier 1 Wrestling and Warriors of Wrestling’s show ‘Empire State of Mind’ … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] After her surprise return at last night’s SummerSlam, Nikki Bella confirmed that going forward, she’ll be part of SmackDown Live!’s Women’s division. In an interview with Charly Caruso, Nikki talks about her excitement of coming back to the blue brand, working close with Shane McMahon and her brother-in-law Daniel Bryan and … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”680″][/media-credit] SummerSlam was a night where fans were left speechless by the matches and moments of the women’s divisions of both SmackDown Live and Raw. With two matches on the show, fans were for a treat. But depending on who you favor, those treats could have left a sweet or sour taste … 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. This week’s poll will open Sunday and close on Monday afternoon. Let’s take a look at this week’s top five: Asuka Asuka … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn II had a tough task ahead of itself, outdoing the first Brooklyn event. A lot was riding on the night, the potential to crown a new champion or continue cementing a reign and putting the building blocks together to make sure the division continues to foster strong competition. … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”724″][/media-credit] NXT Takeover Brooklyn 2 was a night where fans saw the landscape of the brand’s direction shift in a way like never before, specifically within the coveted Women’s Division. After much hype, Ember Moon‘s debut was a successful one as she defeated Billie Kay in a thriller that saw her … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Ahead of tonight’s NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn II, we’re taking look back at some memorable moments from the NXT TakeOver series. Tonight, we’re taking a look back at last year’s NXT TakeOver: Brookyln, where NXT Women’s Champion Sasha Banks defended her title against Bayley. Before the NXT Women’s title match took … Read more
[media-credit name=”NXT” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Ahead of tonight’s NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn II, we’re taking look back at some memorable moments from the NXT TakeOver series. Tonight, we’re taking a look back at the special international NXT TakeOver: London, where Asuka faced off against Emma. The opening match was lightning quick, with Emma proving herself capable of … Read more
[media-credit name=”NXT” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Ahead of tonight’s NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn II, we’re taking look back at some memorable moments from the NXT TakeOver series. Tonight, we’re taking a look back at NXT TakeOver: Unstoppable, where NXT Women’s Champion Sasha Banks took on challenger Becky Lynch. Both women zeroed in on the other’s left arm, locking … Read more
[media-credit name=”Stephen Halker” 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. * GQ highlights Charlotte, Sasha Banks, Bayley and Becky Lynch as … Read more