Raw Response: August 12th, 2013
Get your Monday night Divas fix by tuning in to Raw tonight on the USA Network at 8pm ET. Discuss the show in the comments!
JoJo to Sing National Anthem at SummerSlam
Move over Lilian Garcia, a new singing Diva is set to hit the high notes! Total Divas star JoJo will perform the National Anthem prior to SummerSlam this coming Sunday. JoJo expressed her excitement to WWE.com at being chosen, saying, “I really feel so so blessed. I actually want to scream!” I feel blessed to … Read more
Naomi and Cameron Talk Being Kid Friendly, How the Term “Funkadactyl” Was Born
Total Divas stars and self-proclaimed Funkadactyls Cameron and Naomi were recently interviewed by JMG Magazine, talking about what sets them apart from other Divas and how the word Funkadactyl was born. Cameron claims that being a Diva means your the “full package”: brains, athleticism and beauty. She says Divas are hybrids that can do and … Read more
Saraya Knight Reveals Jaw Injury
Yesterday Saraya Knight was featured in our Picture of the Day in a photo that showed her when she was pregnant with NXT Women’s Champion Paige. It looks as though the former SHIMMER Champion likes to carry on with things without knowing the whole story, as it’s happened again! Except, she’s not preggers this time. … Read more
In Video: ‘After Total Divas’ for Episode Three, Featuring Cameron
Another episode of Total Divas means another edition of WWE’s After Total Divas, hosted by Renee Young and Alicia Fox. The pair discuss the theme of the week: love – from Brie‘s puppy love and JoJo‘s young love to Naomi‘s rocky love. Alicia admits that, like Brie, she would pack up and move for the … Read more
Total Divas Redux: Episode Three, ‘Planet Funk is Funked Up’
Today, I think we need to start this off with a moment of silence. Last night on Total Divas we saw the tumultuous end of the relationship between JoJo and her boyfriend, high school quarterback Sebastian. You know a relationship is a big deal when the guy uses his spring break vacation to visit his … Read more
‘Total Divas’ Match Made for SummerSlam?
In case you haven’t noticed – and how could you not? – Natalya has been waging a war of words with Brie and Nikki Bella over Twitter this past week. Now it looks like Natalya’s SummerSlam guest Maria Menounos is getting pulled into the fray. After some more back and forth arguing, a Divas tag … Read more
Picture of the Day: Saraya Knight Shares an Early Look at a Future Diva
By now, we pretty much all know about the infamous wrestling Knight family out of Norwich, England. They make up a talented group, but to female wrestling fans, they might be the most familiar with Saraya Knight and her daughter, NXT Women’s Champion Paige. Now what if we were to tell you Saraya actually didn’t … Read more
Total Divas Talk: Episode 3, ‘Planet Funk is Funked Up’
Total Divas airs its third episode tonight at 10pm ET on the E! Network. Tonight’s episode is titled “Planet Funk is Funked Up”. Discuss the show in the comments!
Eva Marie Takes a Dance Lesson in a ‘Total Divas’ Bonus Clip (Video)
Ahead of tonight’s new episode of Total Divas, the WWE had released another bonus clip from last week’s episode. In the clip, Eva Marie is seen taking a crash course in ballroom dancing in preparation for her audition with Fandango. Following the last episode, we were left wondering why Eva Marie didn’t so much as … Read more
Kharma confirmed for first UK show in four years
If anyone in Scottish promotion ICW: Fierce Females has been bad recently, look out – Kharma is coming. Now competing under the name Awesome Kong, the former WWE Diva and TNA Knockouts Champion has been confirmed for ICW: Fierce Females’s September 22nd show, XX: It’s In Our DNA. The news was confirmed in a … Read more
OVW Write-Up (August 8th, 2013): Instead of a Match, We Get… Whatever This Is
We’ve got a short OVW Write-Up this week, as the ladies of OVW never actually saw in-ring action. What did happen was strange and kind of creepy, so proceed with caution. Watch the segment below: Taeler Hendrix comes to the ring, followed by Hannah and Holly Blossom, who are described as “sugar, spice and everything … Read more
Maria Menounos Returning to WWE?
Could former WrestleMania competitor and honorary celebrity Diva Maria Menounos be returning to WWE for an angle with the Total Divas cast? It looks like it! Third-generation star Natalya appeared to extend an official invitation to the Extra hostess to attend SummerSlam in Los Angeles next week as her special guest, and Maria was only … Read more
Picture of the Day: NXT Diva Debuts a New ‘Do
Beyonce isn’t the only female making headlines for their hair! NXT Diva Rebecca Quin, also known as Rebecca Knox, seems to be following close on her heels. Today, Quin tweeted a photo showing off a new hair color: Now comes in #ginger. Creating a new breed… #Quinger pic.twitter.com/vR2w8OOcFd — Rebecca Quin (@RebeccaMQuin) August 10, 2013 … Read more
WSU Uncensored Rumble 6 Results: Ezavel Suena Wins Rumble, Lexxus Becomes #1 Contender to WSU Title
WSU held its sixth annual Uncensored Rumble earlier today, headlined by a 28-woman rumble match. Results below, courtesy of WrestleView.com: * Jenny Rose (w/ Veda Scott, Jessie Brooks & Sammy Geodollno) def. Christina Von Eerie after hooking the tights for leverage. * Chicks Using Nasty Tactics (Kimber Lee & Annie Social) def. Veda Scott & … Read more
SmackDown Redux (August 9th, 2013): AJ and Kaitlyn Go All ‘Jerry Springer’ On Us
Hello all you Diva fans and welcome to this week’s (very short) SmackDown Redux! No match on the blue brand this week, but Divas Champion AJ Lee and her mortal frenemy, Kaitlyn made an appearance on MizTV, setting the stage for SummerSlam. Oh, and Dolph and Big E were there too… Check out the segment … Read more
Reby Sky Reveals Why She Isn’t Chasing a WWE Contract
For most female wrestlers on the independent circuit, finally landing that lucrative WWE contract is no doubt the dream, but SHINE star and Playboy beauty Reby Sky recently revealed that she doesn’t quite share that same vision. Reby shared an interesting viewpoint on her future in wrestling, feeling that she is “too old” to join … Read more
In Video: AJ Lee, Dolph Ziggler & Big E. Langston Talk SummerSlam on Muscle Beach
The WWE is previewing a SummerSlam-themed series titled Superstars at Muscle Beach, which will see SummerSlam competitors preparing for their matches on the famed Muscle Beach in California. A sneak peek video shows AJ Lee, Dolph Ziggler and Big E. Langston hyping their SummerSlam Mixed Tag Team match. Big E. is working his muscles while … Read more
TNA Knockout Cast in Short Film
TNA Knockout and the Hostess with the Mostest SoCal Val has been cast in a new short film. Val, real name Valerie Wyndham, has landed a role in That Which Falls Apart alongside 27 Dresses star Sean Collins. Val took to Twitter to share her exciting news and posted a promotional image for the film. … Read more
WSU Uncensored Rumble 6 Today: Full Card and How to Order
Women Superstars Uncensored holds its sixth annual Uncensored Rumble this afternoon, live on iPPV. As previously reported, the main event Two out of Three Falls WSU Championship match between Athena and Jessicka Havok has been cancelled due to injury. The show will feature the Uncensored Rumble and a match to crown the number one contender … Read more
Trish Stratus Discusses Leaving WWE, Future Business Plans, Starting Yoga
WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus recently sat down with ESPNW to discuss her Stratusphere Yoga business, why she took up yoga and her business plans for the future. Responding to why she left the WWE in 2006, the Diva Dirt Legacy Award honoree said, “People thought I retired to start a family, but I … Read more
WSU News: Athena and Jessicka Havok Off Uncensored Rumble, Secret Show Results
It looks like WSU’s Uncensored Rumble 6 main event is off the books. At last night’s WSU “secret show”, Athena was injured during her match when she took a “nasty spill” during a German Suplex. WSU tweeted the following: Athena is getting x-rays now. She is experiencing numbness in her left arm after landing on … Read more
In Video: AJ Lee and Kaitlyn Talk SummerSlam
Divas Champion AJ Lee and Kaitlyn continued their war of words in the latest edition of WWE’s Backstage Fallout. After it was announced on SmackDown that AJ Lee will team with Big E Langston to face Kaitlyn and Dolph Ziggler at SummerSlam, WWE.com caught up with those involved in the match to get their thoughts … Read more
‘Total Divas’ Episode 3 First Look: Naomi and Fiance Jimmy Uso Argue About Their Future
We’ve seen Nikki Bella and John Cena, we’ve seen Brie and Daniel Bryan, and we’ve even seen Cameron and Gru Vincent… but this week, the focus shifts to the other half of the Funkadactyls, Naomi (Trinity), and her man Jimmy Uso. We all know life in WWE is hard, what with the constant travel and … Read more
Picture of the Day: Nikki Bella Preps for an Anniversary
She may not yet have a ring just yet from her “Terminator” boyfriend, but that doesn’t mean Nikki Bella and John Cena aren’t meant to be. It appears that Nikki and John’s one-year anniversary is upon us, and what better timing than just a mere week away from his championship match against Brie‘s partner in … Read more
AJ Lee & Big E. Langston vs. Kaitlyn & Dolph Ziggler Set for SummerSlam
As we reported earlier this week, this Friday’s SmackDown saw SummerSlam host The Miz make a big match for the Pay-Per-View: Kaitlyn and Dolph Ziggler vs. AJ Lee and Big E. Langston. Tonight, the WWE made it official, adding the match to the SummerSlam card. WWE.com included a nice write-up on the match’s buildup, summing … Read more