[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] On Saturday afternoon, long time WWE announcer Lilian Garcia took to social media to deny reports on her release from her job. The lengthy Facebook post reads: “Imagine my surprise today when I woke up to find out that I was among the top trends in the world on twitter! What … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Many often wonder how Stephanie McMahon juggles being being a mother to three children and playing an on-screen character, all whilst handling day-to-day corporate WWE duties and working out in the gym. We might be about to find out just how she does it. The Billion Dollar Princess today announced that … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Brie Bella may be taking a break from active competition and Nikki on the sidelines with injury, but that doesn’t stop the “Bella Brand” from representing the WWE. PWInsider reports that WWE will send The Bella Twins and John Cena as spokespersons for the company at NBC and Universal’s Upfront presentation. … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] In a sad piece of news today, it looks like another female WWE superstar has joined Naomi, Nikki Bella and Tamina on the injured list. Emma suffered a back injury at a live event yesterday evening, and will need to undergo surgery. WWE broke the news with a tweet: BREAKING: @WWE.com … 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=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Recent rumors have indicated that the popular ring announcer Lilian Garcia has been released from her WWE contract. Court Bauer, a former writer for WWE, stated on MLW Radio that Lilian was quietly let go last week. When discussing her tweets regarding her release, Bauer noted that he had confirmed her release with … Read more
[media-credit name=”Lucha Underground” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Sexy Star recently talked to Forbes about her role in Lucha Underground’s first No Mas (I Quit) match against Mariposa, the women’s wrestling revolution, and more. Below are the highlights: On participating in the first No Mas Match: “For decades, due to poor representation, female wrestlers have been expected to … Read more
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: [media-credit name=”TNA” align=”alignnone” width=”532″][/media-credit] * Dixie Carter announced … Read more
Could Total Divas star Paige be dating former WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio? Pictures have emerged of the two visiting Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida, although the origins of the photographs remain unknown. Some images like the article image above appear to be candid and taken by fans, whereas others appear to be poses taken … Read more
The second annual AAA Lucha Libre World Cup is less than a month away, and the first female competitors have been announced. The inaugural tournament took place in May 2015 and saw trios of male competitors compete from various corners of the globe. Representatives from the likes of AAA, Lucha Underground, Pro Wrestling NOAH, Ring … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”658″][/media-credit] This week’s episode of Smackdown is everything it should be. We see an assertive accomplice make an incredible debut in which she leaves her mark as both a speaker and a wrestler. We also witness Daddy’s Little Girl crumble at the thought of wrestling alone, something she hasn’t done for months (and we’ve … Read more
Welcome to this week’s NXT Redux. After Nia Jax, once again, destroyed one of her opponents last week, this week we see another woman rise to the occasion and stake her potential claim for the NXT Women’s Title with Alexa Bliss continuing her own winning streak. Meanwhile, Bayley also makes her case for her rematch … Read more
[media-credit name=”TNA” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] According to a report last week, a new women’s wrestling competition where female talents aim to gain a WWE contract was stated to potentially take place on the WWE Network. Many women have been said to be hot choices for the list, including multiple former TNA Knockouts such as Velvet Sky. Though … Read more
[media-credit name=”Lucha Underground” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] According to Wrestling News Post, WWE has their eyes on one of Lucha Underground’s very own, Melissa Santos. It appears that the most prominent idea that has been pitched is for the Luchadora to be the personal ring announcer for former United States champion Alberto Del Rio. However, as Santos is currently … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Just last week, former Total Divas star Cameron, real name Ariane Andrew, was released from WWE alongside names such as Damien Sandow, King Barrett, Hornswoggle and Santino Marella. A recent report shared by WrestlingInc. shed light on why the former Funkadactyl was released from her contract. The report reads: “It was reported that … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Former WWE Women’s Champion Lisa Marie Varon (famously known as Victoria) spoke with Total Wrestling Magazine in the UK. The former TNA Knockouts Champion discussed the current women’s division in WWE, a dream opponent, and Lucha Underground. Below are the highlights: On Lucha Underground: “I’ve been at a few Lucha Underground … Read more
Last night’s Lucha Underground had more women in the main event, and it was Catrina who was turning heads in major fashion this time around! She accompanied Mil Muertes for his Graver Consequences match against Matanza Cueto. Plus Ivelisse is in action in a rematch for the Trios Tag Team Titles! We firstly see the … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] As we move closer to the showdown between Natalya and Charlotte at Extreme Rules, Michael Cole sat down with Charlotte and her two-time Hall of Fame father, Ric Flair in a WWE.com interview. At the start of the interview Charlotte begins to boast that she’s close to breaking Nikki Bella‘s longest … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] In an interview with SI.com, former 7x Women’s Champion Trish Stratus discussed Sasha Banks, her wrestling persona and more. Below are some excerpts from the interview: On Sasha Banks: “Sasha, to me, is a star,” said Stratus. “There are a lot of comparisons, but I don’t think we are that similar, actually, at all. But she’s … Read more
Last night’s Raw was full of twists in the tales of the women of the WWE. Some involved taking people away from a situation, and others related to adding a new element in the mix. Stephanie McMahon was the First Lady of Raw, but when is she never? She was approached by Chris Jericho following … Read more
[media-credit id=9982 align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] WWE ran a local ad during last night’s Raw highlighting several high profile matches that are set to take place next month during a house show in Hawaii. According to Wrestlingnews.com, among these matches is WWE Women’s Champion Charlotte vs NXT Women’s Champion Asuka. Other huge match ups include John Cena vs. … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] In a TwitLonger post, former WWE Superstar Cameron, real name Ariane Andrew, comments on her recent release from the company. The post goes as follows: THANK YOU. Thank you to all the employees behind the scenes who work hard to provide us with everything we need. Thank you to all the … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Sasha Banks recently spoke with The Wrestling Compadres Slamcast about her WWE career and more. Here are the highlights: On starting her wrestling career young: “I am 24. This has been a dream of mine since I was 10. 14 years later, I’m here. Yeah, but ever since I was 10, this has … 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: Charlotte Charlotte … Read more
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: [media-credit name=”instagram.com/mariakanellis” align=”alignnone” width=”540″][/media-credit] * Maria Kanellis has … Read more
