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Raw Redux (February 29th, 2016): A Stalemate and a Sudden “Leap” into Action

Last night’s Raw was the first ever episode to take place on February 29th and in regards to the Divas, it was a leap year worth remembering. Three backstage segments, two matches and an in-ring promo where what we were treated to, with some unprecedented results on display that I’m pretty happy with. The unpredictability … Read more

Diva Dirt Weekly for the Week Ending February 29th, 2016

Each week following Raw, Diva Dirt Weekly will take a look back at the week preceding it, hitting every noteworthy women’s wrestling event along the way. Joining the audio will be Chris, Erin and our host Jake. We cover the following events: Impact Wrestling (2/23/16): The Dollhouse defeat Gail Kim and Velvet Sky in a … Read more

Video: Natalya Tries to Connect to Owen Hart on ‘Hollywood Medium’

Natalya will try to connect with her late uncle Owen Hart on this Sunday’s episode of Hollywood Medium. E! has released a preview clip from the episode, showing Natalya discussing the circumstances surrounding Owen’s death with medium Tyler Henry. She also explains why she decided to pursue wrestling, despite feeling conflicted over how Owen would … Read more

Nikki Storm Wins Pro Wrestling: EVE Championship

Today in Essex, England, Nikki Storm became a three-time Pro Wrestling: EVE Champion. Storm won the title by defeating champion Rhia O’Reilly at a XWA Wrestling event. This puts an end to Rhia’s 450+ day reign. Nikki celebrated her win on Twitter, noting that she’s the first three-time Pro Wrestling: EVE Champion: And NEW @ProWrestlingEVE … Read more

Kelly Kelly and Sheldon Souray Marry in Mexico

[media-credit name=”Photo: @thebarbieblank/Instagram” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Kelly Kelly is now a married woman. The former Divas Champion married Sheldon Souray, a former NHL player, in a ceremony in Mexico on Saturday. She spoke to E! Online about the wedding, gushing: “I couldn’t be happier! Tonight was the most magical, incredible night and I’m officially Mrs. Souray! … Read more

SmackDown Redux (February 25th, 2016): Who Wants It?

Welcome to this week’s SmackDown Redux, where we are fresh off of two very solid matches from FastLane and the Road to WrestleMania is getting more clear. On RAW, it was announced that Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch will compete in a Number One Contender’s Match in the near future for the chance to challenge … Read more

Vote for the Star of the Week Ending February 27th, 2016

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: Becky Lynch … Read more

WWE Superstars Redux (February 26th, 2016): New Attitudes

Welcome to another Superstars Redux! Yes, I’m as surprised as you are to see another Diva match on this chronically Diva-free show. The times, they are a-changing… This week, we’ve got a bit of a combination of last week’s Superstars and Main Event matches. Though her win streak didn’t extend past one victory, Summer Rae … Read more

Naomi Writes Blog in Honor of Black History Month

[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] In honor of Black History Month, Naomi has written a blog for the WWE’s Community site, speaking about her experiences as an African American woman and how they shape her role as a WWE Diva. In the blog, Naomi reflected on how her mother taught her to persevere in the … Read more

The Wrap (February 26th, 2016): News from the Week in Women’s Wrestling

Each Friday, 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. Here’s this week’s roundup, in no particular order: * Indy wrestler Laura James got engaged to … Read more

Lucha Underground Analysis (February 24th, 2016): Taya Valkyrie Rattles the Cage

The Temple doors are open once more, with three Luchadoras thrust into the spotlight this week. We get an update on Black Lotus‘ story whilst Catrina returns from an absence last week to get physical! Whilst that sounds more legendary than a battle with Mewtwo (Happy 20th Anniversary Pokémon!), LU decided to provide another element … Read more

‘Total Divas’ First Look: Nikki Tells Brie How to Be More Romantic

On this Tuesday’s episode of Total Divas, Brie asks Nikki how she could inject more romance into her marriage with Daniel Bryan. Though some of Nikki’s advice – such as buying Daniel flowers – gets a lukewarm reaction from Brie, she offers to set up a date for the couple that will show Brie everything … Read more

Impact Write-Up (February 23rd, 2016): Miracles Come and Go

For the second year in a row, Lockdown is being brought to you for free on television, as part of a special edition of Impact. Surely I can’t be the only one who misses when the flagship show was an actual PPV event. Last week, a returning Velvet Sky threw down the gauntlet when she … Read more

‘Total Divas’ Ratings: 777,000 Viewers for “End of a Friendship?”

[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] This week, Total Divas viewership continued its downward trend, drawing 777,000 viewers according to TV by the Numbers. This is down from last week’s 808,000 viewers. Still, the episode maintained the 0.4 18-49 rating that has long been the show’s average. According to Showbuzz Daily, the episode was the 21st … Read more

Trash Talk: #GiveDivasAChance, One Year Later

[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] One year ago today, the #GiveDivasAChance movement officially began. Sure, it’s a cause that Divas and Diva fans have been fighting for their entire lives, but that night was when things went into full effect. As we all can recall, it all kicked off when Paige and Emma lost to … Read more

Raw Redux (February 22nd, 2016): Divide and Conquer

Welcome to your post-Fastlane Raw Redux! I’m filling in for Jack this week as we take a look at a surprisingly Diva-light episode of Raw. Hot on the heels of Charlotte‘s successful Divas Title defense against Brie Bella and Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks‘s victory over Naomi and Tamina, we’re officially on the road to … Read more

Fastlane in Review: All Roads Lead to WrestleMania 32

Fastlane, with all its apt driving metaphors, provided the perfect setting for two Diva paths to converge on the road to WrestleMania 32. Charlotte, dealt with the unexpected detour of a Divas Title defense against Brie Bella, had to fight to ensure that she’d even be fighting at the big show at champion. Brie, meanwhile, … Read more

ODB Shares Story of Drunk Driver Hitting Her Trailer

[media-credit name=”Photo: ShopTNA.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Former TNA Knockout ODB had a run-in with a drunk driver this weekend, but luckily emerged from the incident without a scratch. The four-time Knockouts Champion shared the story in a Periscope video, detailing how a drunk driver ran into her trailer early Sunday morning in a bar’s parking lot. … Read more

Fastlane Results: Charlotte Defeats Brie Bella to Retain the Divas Title

Tonight at Fastlane, Charlotte retained the Divas Title by defeating a very driven Brie Bella. Even with her father Ric Flair at ringside and plenty of mind games to play, Charlotte would win the match cleanly, forcing Brie to tap out to the Figure Eight after a worn down Brie couldn’t sustain a single leg … Read more

Fastlane Results: Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks Defeat Naomi and Tamina

Tonight at Fastlane, Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks overcame their differences to pick up a big win over Naomi and Tamina. After a little dispute, it looks like @BeckyLynchWWE & @SashaBanksWWE are on the same page…for now! #WWEFastlane pic.twitter.com/wuT4RJQVbZ — WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) February 22, 2016 After being isolated by Naomi and Tamina for much … Read more