[media-credit name=”Photo: @gravenbabies/Twitter” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tough Enough competitor Daria Berenato made her NXT debut at last night’s live event in Orlando, Florida. Daria, whose WWE signing was confirmed in October, took on Nia Jax. She competed under her real name and utilized the “Jersey Devil” nickname she had on Tough Enough. She lost the match, … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: StardomJoshiPuroresu/Facebook” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] 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: * Japanese wrestling … Read more
This week on WWE Main Event, the Team B.A.D./Team Bella feud continues, as “The Boss” Sasha Banks and Alicia Fox square off, with Naomi, Tamina and Brie Bella making their presence felt at ringside. Will Team B.A.D.’s numbers advantage work in their favor yet again? Let’s watch: The Divas start with a shoving match, Sasha … Read more
Tough Enough competitor Chelsea Green will be appearing in a new independent Canadian film described as a “romantic wrestling comedy”. The movie, titled Chokeslam, will also feature Chelsea’s trainer Lance Storm and WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley. The movie’s synopsis tells of a butcher who reunites with his ex-girlfriend – now a world famous … Read more
After taking a coincidental Thanksgiving break last week, the Knockouts return to action on Impact this week, as we have now reached the Round of 16 in the TNA World Title Series. Speaking of Thanksgiving, allow me to take a moment to give thanks that we are just that much closer to ending this never … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: Lee South” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] The WWE may be interested in having Maria Kanellis return to the company. According to a report from the Wrestling Observer (via The Ring Fan), the WWE recently ran an article featuring the former Diva, and it’s apparently being considered a notable sign that she may be brought back. … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Former WWE Diva Melina has responded to a new report that sought to explain why she isn’t returning to Lucha Underground. The report, from Wrestling Observer, claimed that Lucha Underground had replaced Melina with AAA’s Taya Valkyrie because Melina had been “extremely difficult” to work with. Melina responded to this … Read more
With two weeks to go until NXT TakeOver: London, it’s time to start finalizing the card. This week on NXT, we had confirmation of two big Divas matches that have been in the works for some time now. NXT Women’s Champion Bayley will look to extend her title reign and conquer her most fearsome challenger … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: @mikah_foster/Instagram” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Congratulation are in order Layla! The former Divas Champion married former WWE Superstar Richard Young (AKA Ricky Ortiz) this past weekend, as revealed in an Instagram post from a wedding guest: Congratulations Layla & Rich. Love you guys. ?? #Layla #Rich #beautifulwedding A photo posted by m i k a … Read more
Fresh off her return to Raw this Monday, Lana and Rusev joined Michael Cole on this week’s sit-down interview on WWE.com. On her claim that she never went “all the way” with Dolph Ziggler, Lana said she’s always been a “good girl” and has always told the truth. She says her father, a Russian minister, … Read more
Your Two Cents is our interactive feature where we ask for the opinions of our Twitter and Facebook followers. This week, we’re asking this: What has been the greatest heel turn in women’s wrestling history? We’ve read your responses on our social media pages and picked some of the best submissions to highlight here on … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley continued to express his frustration with the WWE product on the latest Steve Austin Show, explaining why he’s close to tuning out and sharing his suggestions for how the WWE could turn things around. One of Foley’s biggest complaints came from the treatment of … Read more
Funko has revealed its newest Diva Pop! vinyl figure: Paige. The news was officially announced today on WWE.com, where it was announced that Ulimate Warrior and John Cena figures will join her in the newest series. Only Paige, AJ Lee, Brie and Nikki Bella have been represented in Funko form so far. Funko has announced … Read more
The full lineup for WWE’s NXT’s Greatest Matches Vol. 1 DVD and Blu-ray has been revealed. Wrestling DVD News has the full content listing, which has seven Diva matches in total, including two that are Blu-ray exclusives: NXT Women’s Championship Tournament Final: Paige vs. Emma (NXT – July 24, 2013) NXT Women’s Championship Tournament Final: … Read more
Spoilers for the December 4th episode of WWE Main Event.
Stephanie McMahon, Brie and Nikki Bella are among the celebrities nominated for DoSomething.org’s 2015 “Celebs Gone Good” list. The annual list, which highlights celebrities who use their voice and platforms to support important social causes, invites fans to vote for the celebrity of their choice. These votes will determine the list’s rankings. Last year’s list … Read more
Thumbs up to the WWE on a big improvement from last week’s Raw. Whilst not everything we were treated to on Raw last night was brilliant (that Miz TV segment – yikes) it was a major step up. I’m not going to lie, last night’s Raw was very weird in regards to the booking of … Read more
The latest episode of WWE Breaking Ground sees NXT Diva Nia Jax step into the spotlight. The reality show explored Nia’s connection to her cousin, The Rock, and allowed her to share the moment she fell in love with wrestling: seeing him make his entrance at WrestleMania 28. The episode follows her on her journey … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: The Rock/Facebook” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] WWE legend The Rock recently took to Facebook to compliment his cousin, NXT Diva Nia Jax, after she stopped by his personal gym. In a heartfelt Facebook post, Rock shared his advice to her: don’t worry about championships or becoming famous. He also predicted that, one day, she’ll do … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] NXT Women’s Champion Bayley recently talked with UK publication The Independent to promote NXT’s upcoming TakeOver: London live special, discussing a move to the main roster, her title reign, the heat Eva Marie generates and more. Coming off of a successful title defense against Eva Marie on last week’s episode … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] According to a new report, the WWE is planning a historic Divas match for the upcoming TLC Pay-Per-View. PWMania is reporting that tonight’s Raw may see Ric Flair announce that Paige is challenging Charlotte for the Divas Championship at TLC in the first ever main roster Divas Ladder match. So … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: Chris Riddle” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Today in Winston Salem, North Carolina, Queens of Combat crowned their first champion: Taeler Hendrix. Taeler defeated Tessa Blanchard in the finals of the championship tournament, which kicked off last summer. Full Queens of Combat 7 results below, courtesy of Diva Dirt’s Chris: Fatal Four-Way to take Santana Garrett‘s … Read more
Hey guys! I hope everyone enjoyed Thanksgiving for those who celebrate! Plenty to be thankful with this episode of SmackDown with Becky Lynch in a match against Paige! There were more Diva sightings but let’s get to the feast….I mean the action: Paige makes her way to the ring as we get the announcers talking … 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 … Read more
Welcome to another WWE Main Event Redux! This week’s show featured a Divas division rarity: storyline advancement on a “C show”. Divas Champion Charlotte took on Brie Bella in a match whose outcome cemented the Divas Title feud heading into next month’s TLC Pay-Per-View. Even if you avoided spoilers, I’m pretty sure the identity of … Read more