[media-credit name=”FOX” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] After falling short in the same category last year, tonight at the Teen Choice Awards 2016, Nikki and Brie Bella were awarded as the Choice Female Athletes! The WWE Superstars showed up on stage with Shadowhunters’ Matthew Daddario to present the award for Choice Movie Breakout star. Before heading out, it was announced that the … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] WWE Superstar and former Divas Champion, Nikki Bella caught up with fans during an interview released today by WWE.com. Nikki received the news that she was cleared to train on July 21st and has been working diligently at the Performance Center with former NXT Women’s Champion, Bayley since. In the video, Nikki shares … 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: Bayley Bayley made … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE.com” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Fresh off her big title win from last Monday during RAW, newly crowned WWE Women’s Champion Sasha Banks is set to defend her title at SummerSlam against Charlotte. The announcement comes from WWE.com, who gives a preview to the title rematch as follows: The Boss captured the WWE Women’s Title — a goal … Read more
Hola Knockout fans and welcome to this week’s Impact Write-Up. After demanding a shot at the Knockouts title last week, Gail Kim begins her awaited journey of defeating every Knockout standing in her way. Though Madison Rayne was the first Knockout to strike Gail with a blind attack, can the Queen Bee go on to … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Could RAW or SmackDown Live be seeing the return of a former Women’s/ Diva’s Champion? Among many other return rumors and confirmations, one that has set the Women’s Wrestling community abuzz is the possible return of Melina. Since being released from the WWE in 2011, not much has been mentioned about … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE.com” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] The Red Storm continues to rise as Miss All Red Everything announces her newest project: NEM Fashion! Eva Marie announced on her Instagram yesterday that she was shooting photos for the upcoming site launch. The SmackDown Live Superstar had this to say about her mission with her new line: View this … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE.COM” align=”alignnone” width=”615″][/media-credit] Recent rumors have been circulating since Monday Night regarding former WWE Women’s Champion, Charlotte and a request to take some time off. Sources site that the alleged request is the reason Sasha Banks was scripted to win the championship on this past episode of RAW. New information has been released stating that … Read more
[media-credit name=”TNA” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] TNA Knockout Rosemary recently spoke with Channel Guide Magazine to discuss various topics about her TNA run since she debuted earlier this year. Here are a few highlights: On signing with TNA after years on the independent scene: “I had a lot of experience. Getting signed with TNA was the next step … Read more
[media-credit name=”El Rey/Lucha Underground” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Hot on the heels of Lucha Underground Season 2’s finale last week, LU announced today via Twitter that Season 3 is premiering very, very soon. 40 episodes, Cero Miedo. #LuchaUnderground Season 3 premieres Wednesday, September 7 at 8p ET on @ElReyNetwork! pic.twitter.com/ybdjQ0zNgs — Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) July 28, 2016 … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome to this week’s NXT Redux! What a frantic and emotional week for women’s wrestling in WWE. Bayley made an immediate impact on the main roster when she teamed up with Sasha Banks at Battleground. We then saw The Boss become the new WWE Women’s Champion, achieving her dream and proclaiming … Read more
[media-credit id=762116 align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] After a tremendous episode of Monday Night RAW, SmackDown had a lot to live up to. Though it was practically guaranteed to never outdo its predecessor, it’s still hard to not be disappointed. The women of the blue brand are first seen standing on the ring apron at the start of … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Last week’s draft saw the female Superstars of WWE be drafted to either Raw or SmackDown. While some notable names are still to be determined (Emma, Nikki Bella, Rosa Mendes, Tamina), Renee Young has gone to reveal she will be of WWE’s SmackDown Live! brand. The upcoming Total Divas star revealed the news … Read more
New logo, new stage, new music, a new debut and a NEW WWE Women’s Champion! Tonight’s RAW had a make a statement that things are changing in the WWE and one woman made that a Bank Statement. So let’s get to the good bit: RAW kicks off with Commissioner Stephanie McMahon and General Manager Mick … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] After last night saw Sasha Banks crowned as the new Women’s Champion and Raw announcing the creation of the WWE Universal Championship, speculation is running rampant about the introduction of additional titles for SmackDown. To add fuel to the fire, WWE.com has posted a preview for tonight’s SmackDown promoting such an … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tonight on Monday Night Raw, Charlotte‘s 307 day reign as champion came to an end when Sasha Banks defeated her in singles match for the WWE Women’s Championship. Early in the show, General Manager Mick Foley and Raw Commissioner Stephanie McMahon granted Sasha a shot at Charlotte’s title, following Charlotte’s defeat … Read more
Battleground 2016 was truly a night of surprises. From debuts to match results to a valet smackdown, this was definitely one of the stronger PPVs for the Women’s Division. We had women plastered all over this show, so let’s get to the action! In the show opener, we had tag team action with Charlotte … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: Twitter/@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: Emma showed … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Fresh off their tag team win over Charlotte and Dana Brooke at last night’s Battleground event, Sasha Banks and Bayley spoke to WWE.com to elaborate how their plan to team up came together. Sasha says that she always knew that Bayley would be her partner, jokingly adding that Bayley was speed … Read more
[media-credit name=”STARDOM” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] A new SWA was crowned yesterday in Osaka, Japan when Toni Storm defeated defending SWA Champion Io Shirai. Storm claimed victory and the title after hitting a top rope leg drop, ending Io’s 64 days reign as champion. https://twitter.com/we_are_stardom/status/757255520688365568 The full match will be available to fans this Friday at www.stardom-world.com. Congratulations … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] After a month of back and forth brawling and some heated exchange of words, SmackDown drafted Superstars Becky Lynch and Natalya were finally given a chance to go after each other in a one-on-one contest at tonight’s Battle Ground event. Throughout the match, Natalya would target Becky’s left knee, throwing kicks, submissions … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tonight on Battleground, the mystery of Sasha Banks tag team partner was revealed. As many speculated, Sasha’s partner turned out to be none other than NXT Superstar Bayley! The WWE Universe welcomed the NXT fan favorite to huge applauses. Bayley proved to be an equalizing force to opponents Charlotte and Dana … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] For several months now Lita, real name Amy Dumas, has been working backstage for the WWE as a producer while also lending her voice and expertise as an analyst for PPV pre-shows. According to a new report by PWInsider, the Hall of Famer is moving away from her role as a … Read more
With the draft behind us, we all now eagerly look to the future. What stories will we be told? Who will re-invent their persona and become a dominant competitor in their division? This week’s episode of Superstars kicked off with two competitors that, most fans will agree, definitely needed a breath of fresh air. First up, … 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=”CHIKARA Pro” align=”alignnone” width=”500″][/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. * Solo Darling will be replacing an injured Madison Eagles as … Read more