The latest footage released from WWE 2K16 shows Naomi squaring off with Paige. The six minute video, which compiles footage from a full match, sees Paige pick up the win with the RamPaige. Naomi was previously seen in the first Diva footage from the game, in which she faced off with Alicia Fox. Watch the … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: BDRocks.com” 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: * AJ Lee … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] NXT Diva Jasmin is now going by a new ring name: Aaliyah. She debuted the new name at last night’s NXT live event in Cocoa Beach, Florida, appearing alongside fellow rookie Diva Gionna Daddio in an in-ring segment: @WhosYoDaddio and Aliyah #NXTCocoa @WrestlingInc pic.twitter.com/R0rVpAKEPQ — Maryann Mason (@gravenbabies) October 16, … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Paige will make a rare appearance on the late night talk show circuit next week, dropping by Conan to discuss some of the WWE’s upcoming projects. The two-time Divas Champion will appear alongside actress/comedian Sarah Silverman and comedian Megan Gailey. Conan‘s website details the reason for Paige’s visit, namedropping WWE … Read more
The latest episode of Superstar Ghost Stories, the WWE’s Halloween video series, sees Renee Young recount living in a haunted house. Renee says the home, in which she lived with her mother and brother, gave off a haunted sense from the moment they moved in. She says she often had the feeling of being watched … Read more
Last week’s NXT TakeOver: RESPECT went a long way towards setting up a bright future for NXT’s Divas division. Now comes the process of taking that hype and turning it into a real, tangible thing. History-making matches are all well and good, but if this division wants to implement real, lasting change, it needs to … Read more
Scottish indy wrestler Nikki Storm is expected to start work for the WWE soon, according to a report from the Wrestling Observer (via Wrestling Inc). The Observer reports that Storm has had two WWE tryouts within the past year, leading to her signing. Last month, she was rumored to be joining the WWE alongside eventual … Read more
A new trailer for WWE 2K16 gives fans a look at the game’s various creation suites, including Create-A-Diva. The Create-A-Diva function, which was absent from last year’s WWE 2K15, makes its return with a plethora of options, as revealed in CheatCC.com‘s game review: There are 100 character slots for original creations, and three save slots … Read more
Spoilers for the October 16th episode of WWE Main Event.
The Divas Revolution may not have been perfect so far, yet the recent winds of change have been a breath of fresh air for the most part. Unfortunately that air has become polluted because most of last night’s Raw stunk. This was our comedown sadly. However, through all of the darkness, there was one shining … Read more
Global Force Wrestling has released two preview videos of the first episode of Amped. The videos, which reveal the episode’s cold open and show clips from the action, feature women wrestlers Mickie James, Christina Von Eerie and Lei’D Tapa, who will square off in the first bout of the Women’s Title tournament. Watch the videos … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Lana and Rusev‘s real life engagement has led to an on screen reunion as well. The engagement, which was first announced yesterday on TMZ, is being incorporated into the couple’s on screen storyline. Lana commented to WWE.com about the turn of events, explaining why the two have reunited in spite … Read more
What’s up, guys? First of all, big apologies that this Redux is coming to you this late. Things are so, so busy right now that the only time I’m not doing something is when I’m asleep, and unfortunately I can’t type when I’m asleep. I am sorry! That said, let’s get this show on the … Read more
[media-credit name=”@TheLanaWWE/Instagram” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Lana and Rusev have long since split on television, but in real life, they’ve just gotten engaged. The couple shared the news with TMZ, revealing that Rusev proposed to Lana last month in the pool of their Nashville home, filming it for posterity. They also gave TMZ an exclusive look at … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: SHIMMERWrestling.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Today, SHIMMER taped matches for volumes 78 and 79 at the Berwyn Eagles Club in Berwyn, Illinois. Full results below, courtesy of @ProWresLand: Volume 78 SPARKLE: Mary Elizabeth Monroe def. Paloma. Solo Darling def. Amanda Rodriguez with an X-Factor. LuFisto def. Veda Scott with the Mangalizer. Allysin Kay def. Shazza … Read more
Monday night on RAW, we saw Team B.A.D. get the better of Team Bella, Natalya humble Paige in a thrilling contest, and Summer Rae proposing to Rusev that lead to a surprising ultimatum! Let’s see what happens in the latest chapter of The Divas Revolution/The Wizard of Oz/The Young & The Restless/Degrassi/La Rosa de Guadalupe … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: The Wrestling Goddess – Athena/Facebook” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] New WWE signee Athena made her NXT debut today at a live event in Winter Haven, Florida. Athena teamed with Gionna Daddio in a match against Alexa Bliss and Peyton Royce. Bliss and Royce picked up the win. An Athena fanpage on Facebook relayed the news … 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. Note: Events from this weekend’s SHIMMER tapings will be included in … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: @DaveMuscarella/Twitter” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Madison Eagles is now a two-time SHIMMER Champion. Eagles won the belt by defeating champion Nicole Matthews in a No DQ match in the main event of SHIMMER’s volume 77 taping, hitting Matthews with the Hellbound onto a steel chair to get the decisive pin. The match saw Matthews and … Read more
Portia Perez will wrestle her final match this weekend. The SHIMMER mainstay announced her retirement at this weekend’s tapings, citing her need for career-ending neck surgery. Her final match has been booked for Sunday afternoon’s volume 79 tapings. Perez made her wrestling debut in 2004. Since then, she’s carved out a significant place for herself … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: SHIMMERWrestling.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Today, SHIMMER taped matches for volumes 76 and 77 at the Berwyn Eagles Club in Berwyn, Illinois. Full results below, courtesy of @ProWresLand: Volume 76 Candice LeRae wins a Battle Royal to become #1 contender to the SHIMMER Title. She will face Nicole Matthews for the belt in the volume … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: @StephMcMahon/Twitter” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Every Friday, 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 our latest batch: On Saturday, WWE was live … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Devin Taylor has been released by the WWE, according to a new report. Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting that Devin, who served as a NXT backstage interviewer for nearly two years, has been released along with Superstar Cal Bishop. Devin never wrestled on NXT television, only competing in the ring … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: ECWAProWrestling.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] On October 17th, ECWA will present the second annual Super 8 ChickFight tournament, giving another rising star the chance to add the prestigious title of Super 8 victor to her resume. Last year’s Super 8 winner Tessa Blanchard will be joined by seven other women in the tournament: Brittany Blake, … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: @RealPaigeWWE/Instagram” 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: * The cast … Read more