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
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] WWE Superstar Eva Marie has issued a statement regarding her 30 day suspension following her first violation of WWE’s Talent Wellness Policy. Speaking with Pro Wrestling Sheet, Eva says: “I am disappointed that this suspension has occurred, yet understand and respect that WWE upholds their Wellness Policy to the letter and … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] After having previously been cleared by a personal Doctor, former Divas champion Nikki Bella is now officially ready to get in a WWE ring! According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, WWE doctors have given the Total Divas star the green-light to head back onto WWE television. In November of 2015, Bella was forced to … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Earlier today Eva Marie was announced to be suspended from WWE, just days before her SummerSlam tag team match. Fans of the WWE women’s division were soon left wondering how Marie’s ban from the company will impact the upcoming pay-per-view event. As a way to make sense of the situation, WWE brought the … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] WWE Superstar Eva Marie (real name Natalie Coyle) has been suspended for 30 days, according to WWE.com. The Total Divas star will now be off the road for 30 days effectively for violation of the talent wellness policy. WWE had this to say about the incident: “WWE has suspended Natalie Coyle (Eva Marie) for 30 … Read more
[media-credit name=”Tom Cushnie” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] After IGN revealed the addition of 12 women to WWE 2K17 this week, 2K Games officially unveiled game play footage of Sasha Banks taking on Charlotte. They promoted the video via twitter: See the first #WWE2K17 @SashaBanksWWE vs. @MsCharlotteWWE gameplay footage! @TomCushnie https://t.co/4xS9XXaQWS pic.twitter.com/OpiPhcsxLo — #WWE2K25 (@WWEgames) August 17, 2016 … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Hey all, welcome to this week’s NXT review! We’re just a few days away from TakeOver: Brooklyn II and NXT is starting to put the pieces in place to further strengthen the division. Last week we saw Bayley promising to overcome Asuka, dethrone her, and make history. We also saw Billie … Read more
Below are spoilers for upcoming episodes of TNA Impact Wrestling as well as a future unnamed TNA One Night Only PPV.
SummerSlam is the first real time either brand will get the chance to prove themselves. And for the women’s division of SmackDown, each member has an equal opportunity to prove themselves. And in the build up to the hottest event of the summer, these ladies are not messing around. The first female driven segment of the night is a … Read more