Announced moments ago on Raw, Brie Bella will receive a Divas Championship rematch against Kelly Kelly at July’s Money in the Bank pay per view.
The pay per view airs July 17th.
Brie vs Kelly Rematch at Money in the Bank
Raw Response: June 27th, 2011
Get your Monday night Divas fix by tuning in to the special edition of Raw Roulette tonight at 9pm ET on the USA Network.
Be sure to tune in to Diva Dirt LIVE tonight at 11:15pm ET!
Discuss the show in the comments!
WWE & TNA House Show Rundown: Results from June 25th-26th, 2011
Having trouble keeping up with all of the mainstream women’s wrestling that takes place off TV? Well fear no more! Diva Dirt has got your back with the House Show Roundown! Without any further ado, let’s kick things off!
This weekend, Raw, SmackDown, and Impact Wrestling were all working the live event scene. Over on Raw, we had a mix of matches involving some form of Divas Champion, Kelly Kelly, Eve, and Beth Phoenix against Maryse, Brie, and Nikki Bella.
Around the SmackDown parts, Natalya and AJ teamed up to take on Alicia Fox and Rosa Mendes.
Finally, Impact Wrestling gave us Mickie James against Madison Rayne just one more time.
This past weekend’s house show results below:
Saturday June 25th
WWE RAW in Dallas, Texas
Beth Phoenix & Eve def. The Bellas & Maryse in a handicap match (Source)
WWE Smackdown in Hidalgo, Texas
Natalya & AJ def. Alicia Fox & Rosa Mendes (Source)
TNA Impact Wrestling in Troy, Ohio
Mickie James def. Madison Rayne to retain the TNA Knockouts Title
“Rayne comes out to alot heat. Mickie gets a ton pop. they both put on a great match. By far better than any Womens match I’ve seen from any company in awhile. Mickie is was in control for most match. At end of match Hebner catches Rayne and Gives her a kiss. Mickie wins with jumping DDT. Mickie the kisses Hebner after match” (Source)
Sunday June 26th
WWE Raw in Houston, Texas
Divas champion Kelly Kelly & Eve & Beth Phoenix def. the Bella Twins & Maryse
“Slow Clap #3 of the night as the heels isolated Eve. Kelly eventually took the hot tag and picked up the win.” (Source)
WWE Smackdown in Laredo, Texas
A.J. & Natalya beat Alicia Fox & Rosa Mendes.
“Rosa got major heat, surprisingly, in what was a pretty good tag match.” (Source)
Thoughts: Some interesting things going on. The handicap match interests me because Kelly Kelly later made an appearance at the show with Dusty Rhodes, so it’s not as if she wasn’t there. I’m glad to see a lot of the matches are getting solid reviews from fans in attendance, and specifically happy myself to see everyone’s favorite freakin’ Costa Rican, Rosa Mendes, getting a strong reception.
In Video: Tara Talks Friends in Wrestling, Retirement
Video interview with TNA’s Tara with Monday Night Mayhem.
The former Knockouts Champion talks about the Basebrawl event which took place recently in New York, whether it’s hard to make friends in wrestling and also broaches the subject of retirement.
Watch below:
First Look at WSU’s August 6th Card and More News & Notes from Uncensored Rumble
Diva Dirt has the exclusive first look at matches announced so far for WSU’s next show which will take place on August 6th.
WSU will tape two DVDs worth of content. The first taping will be headlined by Lexxus and Mercedes Martinez, after Lexxus won the Uncensored Rumble on Saturday night. The second taping will be headlined by a rematch between Alicia and Jessicka Havok following their war at Saturday’s show.
We can reveal a few more matches for taping one:
* Serena vs Annie Social
* Amber vs Sassy Stephie (Spirit Championship)
* Amy Lee vs Brittney Savage
* Niya vs Marti Belle vs Tina San Antonio vs Allysin Kay (#1 Contender’s Match for Spirit Title)
More news and notes from Saturday’s Uncensored Rumble show:
* I’m told that the pay per view garnered 650 iPPV buys on GFL.tv. The company hopes to break 800 next time.
* Jana had a legitimate concussion following the 4-on-4 match after a spot with Allysin Kay. She was taken to hospital and diagnosed with a mild concussion. She is fine now.
* Other injuries include Mercedes Martinez receiving a stinger, Brittney Savage was banged up, as were J-Hav and Alicia following their match.
* Annie Social is back with WSU full time while not working in Japan. Roxxie Cotton is also back on 8/6.
* This might explain Lexxus’ shock victory — the company is pushing for her and Allysin Kay as future stars in WSU. The company has lost a lot of talent who are going to Japan for long stretches working for REINA and Diana. The decision was made to focus on some of the homegrown talents such as Lexxus and Kay.
* I’m told the company is thrilled with Allison Danger’s debut. Company officials stress that WSU has no heat with SHIMMER or Danger’s promotion, Pro Wrestling SUN. They commend Danger for going out of her way to make the night special for a retiring Cindy Rogers. The official adds that they only company they have issues with is Wrestlicious for the way it portrays its women.
For more news, check out WSU’s press release below:
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WSU Uncensored Rumble IV iPPV A Huge Success; Results, News & Fallout
WSU would like to thank all the fans that purchased or came live to WSU’s “Uncensored Rumble IV” iPPV on June 25th & to all the media outlets that covered it. The show was a huge success and universally has been praised as the best show in WSU’s 4+ year history. Outside of the matches, fans were treated to many highlight videos and backstage footage.
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QUICK RESULTS:
Sassy Stephanie d. Rain to retain the WSU Spirit Championship
The Boston Shore d. The Belle Saints to retain the WSU Tag Team Championships
Serena Deeb d. Nikki Roxx in a First Time Ever match
Amy Lee & Jamilia Craft were the soul survivors of the annual 8-woman Elimination match; as a result, Amy Lee earned the right to enter the Uncensored Rumble last
Kristin Astara d. Jillian Hall in Hall’s first match since her WWE tenure
Cindy Rogers d. Allison Danger in Cindy Rogers retirement match
Niya & Barbie went to a no-contest after Jessicka Havok ran out to destroy both competitors
Jessicka Havok d. Alicia via ref stoppage in an Uncensored Rules match when Alicia’s mom threw in the towel
Mercedes Martinez d. Brittney Savage to retain the WSU World Title, her 44th defense in 30+ months, keeping her reign as the longest reigning & defending champion in all of womens wrestling
Lexus defeated 22 other women to win the Uncensored Rumble; as a result Lexus will get a WSU World Title match on August 6th
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NOTE TO ALL FANS WHO ORDERED THE iPPV OR ORDERING THE IPPV REPLAY:
– The DVD version of this event will feature backstage footage as well as the emotional celebration of Cindy Rogers career, which occurred after the iPPV went off the air. The entire WSU locker room came out to send Cindy Rogers off in style. As noted before, Rogers has been battling through injuries and had to stop wrestling for health reasons.
Fans who order the DVD (we will have pre-ordering information up this week) will get $5 off the price if you show us your iPPV receipt from GoFightLive.
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WSUWRESTLING.com has now been updated. Rankings, Title Histories & Win/Loss record pages have all been updated. Check out WSU’s 4+ year history at these pages, as every match result, win/loss & championship match have been recorded on these pages.
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WSU will be releasing several free videos later this week. We will also have a new episode of WSU Uncensored available soon at Inasectv.com/wsu
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WSU stresses to check us out at Twitter.com/WSUwrestling, as many on the WSU roster talk about their matches and we also provide live updates & news. Pictures have also been uploaded to the WSU facebook page at Facebook.com/wsuwrestling
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WSU would like to thank our male counterparts for showing their support to the hardest working women in wrestling today. Stars such as Homicide, Azrieal, Deranged, Dixie, Mack Daddy Flexx, Bobby G., Reggadones, Mo Sextyn, Bandido Jr., Jay Lover, Justin Toxic, Neeno Capone, as well as the staffs of NYWC & ACE came out to show their support at the live event.
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WSU will return live on 8/6 at the ACE Arena with a special DOUBLE DVD taping. That’s two shows for the price of one. Main eventing taping one will be Mercedes Martinez vs Lexus for the WSU World Title. The second taping will be main evented by Jessicka Havok vs Alicia in a winner takes all LAST WOMAN STANDING match.
Serena Deeb, The Boston Shore, Brittney Savage, Amy Lee, Rain, Annie Social, Allisyn Kay, Sassy Stephanie, The Belle Saints, Niya, Barbie, The Soul Sisters, Jennifer Cruz, Rick Cataldo, Monique & many more have been signed to this event.
We will have full details and a press release about this show later this week.
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QUICK SCOOPS:
– Thanks to everyone for making this the most bought WSU iPPV.
– Injury Report: Mercedes Martinez was banged up and had a stinger that has since went away….Jana of the Soul Sisters had a concussion and was pulled from the rumble. She will not miss any ring time. Jana has been on every single WSU show since day one… Brittney Savage was also banged up after her match…. Both Alicia/Havok had minor cuts/bruises and were sore after their encounter. No one is expected to miss any ring time.
– Annie Social is back with WSU full time and is on every show forward, as long as it does not conflict with her schedule in Japan.
– Roxxie Cotton was supposed to return to WSU last night but had car trouble. She returns 8/6.
– WSU was thrilled with the debut of Allison Danger. You can not write emotional moments & Danger sent off Rogers as classy as possible.
– WSU thanks Cindy Rogers for her loyal work here for 4+ years. WSU was honored Cindy chose to have her last match here. Cindy Rogers had a test run on commentary for the iPPV during the Rumble. Lots of tears were flowing after Cindy’s match. Martinez & Amy Lee put together Cindy’s post show segment, which will be released on the DVD as an exclusive.
– Jon Harder, who started on 4/2 with the company, and called the iPPV, is WSU’s full time commentator.
– After debuting in Reina in Japan, Latasha returns on 8/6.
– WSU apologizes for the late start time. Our original GoFightLive producer was in a car accident 2 weeks ago and we had a new staff. There were problems with one camera being out and another camera being black/white. WSU didn’t want to go on the air with a crappy feed, so we took the 20 minutes to make sure things would flow smooth. Since WSU didn’t want the fans live to just sit there, WSU asked Amy Lee & Rick Cataldo to go out there and do improv comedy to warm up the crowd while fixing the technical issues. We promise to make sure this does not happen again.
– WSU thanks Jamilia Craft for everything and wishes her the best of luck in Reina in Japan. The door is always open once Jamilia returns to the United States, as Jamilia has a one year deal, but who knows if it will be extended.
– Something major that will affect the course of WSU will take place on 8/6…..
– WSU has signed a deal to release compilation DVDs in national chain stores. We are hoping to have our first DVD “UNCENSORED Volume 1” released in stores this Fall. The DVD cover is already on our Facebook page. Stay tuned for more.
– WSU will return on 8/6… a press release is expected soon. It will be a double DVD taping and not taped for iPPV. WSU wants to spread out the iPPVs to make them feel more special and wants to use the double DVD tapings to help build up future iPPVs. WSU has renewed for a second year with Inasectv.com and wants to use the show to help push the iPPVs.
– WSU has several autographed posters from everyone on the event for sale for $10. To check availability/order, please email [email protected][/notice]
Layla Updates Fans on Her Injury
Former Women’s Champion, Layla, who’s been on the shelf for the past couple of months following an ACL and MCL tear, has updated fans about her recovery.
She writes on her Twitter page:
So I’ve been working hard at rehab shedding some tears also having some laughs! I’m learning to walk all over again but I’m walking. No crutches no knee brace yay!! Only 1month after surgery. So it’s time to go to the next challenge Pain :) thnx for all ur support luv ya. I predict I will heal fast just by having the right people around me Cody has been a blessing from the beginning @renida a positive charge. I will b more vocal about my rehab I will share my journey My song 4 this month of rehab “I’m learning 2 walk again” by the foo fighters.
Thoughts:
Glad to see Layla is recovering nicely. She’s sorely missed by me that’s for sure!
In Video: Preview of WWE on ‘Bloomberg Enterprise’ featuring Stephanie McMahon
WWE will be highlighted on Bloomberg News’ Bloomberg Enterprise programme this coming Wednesday (June 29th) at 9pm ET, taking a behind the scenes look at WWE.
Bloomberg has released two preview clips which both feature Stephanie McMahon — including a clip of her trying on husband Triple H’s mask from WrestleMania 27.
Unwrapped (June 26th, 2011): Alicia, Brie, Kelly & Velvet Sky
Every week, following WWE.com and ImpactWrestling.com’s photoshoot updates, we’ll take a look at the newest Diva and Knockout shoots and give you the opportunity to voice your opinions on them in a feature we lovingly call Unwrapped. Let’s unwrap this week’s eye candy, featuring Alicia Fox, Brie Bella, Kelly Kelly and Velvet Sky:
Note about TNA photoshoots: Many of the new photoshoots on ImpactWrestling.com only consist of 3 or fewer photos, which hardly lends enough material for an Unwrapped post. In order to make it worth your (and my) while, I’ll only cover ones with 3 or more photos to them. Please don’t leave comments asking about a missing photoshoot.
Alicia Fox
There’s a lot going on here, from the hot pink heels, the tie, the gold thing hanging from her hip to the mirror. This could easily turn into a jumbled mess, but Alicia manages to hold it all together, the gray color scheme neutral enough to not compete with her fiery red hair and Barbie heels. I’m usually of the mindset that you can break a look by over-accessorizing, and maybe Alicia could have ditched the tie or the gold dangly thing, but the whole look is kind of charming in its untidiness. Her poses are good, and most interesting when the mirror is involved, producing some really unique photos with her reflection and the bright white frame in the background. It’s a loud, busy photoshoot, but it’s a controlled chaos.
Rating: • • • • •
• View the photoshoot.
Brie Bella
Brie looks very casual and beautiful, her hair loose and wavy, and her single long necklace is more than enough jewelery. She looks perfectly at ease, enough so to make it look natural that her posing partner is a chair. The way she uses it is interesting: sitting on it, crouching beside it and even leaning against it. At times, it looks a bit unnatural, like she’s selling the chair in a catalog, but I like the way its colors play off the ones she’s wearing. The gray top (which is really cute, and unique with its cape-like back) and black mini skirt, in a strange way, compliment the colors of the chair. I’m sure it wasn’t the intention at all to find a chair whose color plays off her clothes, but the photos are better for it.
Rating: • • • • •
• View the photoshoot.
Kelly Kelly
For a simple celebratory photoshoot, this shoot is pretty interesting. Kelly’s shiny golden ring gear plays well against the silver of the Divas Championship belt. Her poses do well to show off the belt while not merely holding it–she interacts with it and makes for some fun photos. You can genuinely tell she’s psyched about holding that belt, and it probably has something to do with the fact that she had just won it, given the fact that she’s wearing the same gear. She manages to make the belt look important and not just like the Barbie accessory we like to degrade it as. As a title it may importance, legacy and a sense of legitimacy, but I’ll be damned if it doesn’t look good with Kelly.
Rating: • • • • • •
• View the photoshoot.
Velvet Sky
Velvet Sky’s main objective in this shoot is, clearly, to show off her t-shirt. The poses aren’t diverse, and I don’t suppose they’re meant to be. So, since the focus is the shirt, I’ll take about that: it’s a clever way to celebrate the length of her TNA tenure, saying that she’s been “letting the pigeons loose” since 2007. It’s a cute shirt, and is something I’m sure would be a decent seller if it was marketed as official TNA merchandise. Unfortunately, though, it looks like this is one of a kind, since it’s being auctioned off on eBay as we speak. Maybe in the future it can become an official t-shirt. Until then, it made for a cute little shoot that reminds us just how long we’ve known Velvet Sky by this name, or rather, how long it’s taken us to get used to that name.
Rating: • • • • •
• View the photoshoot.
Which photoshoot did you like best? Vote in the poll below and speak your mind in the comments!
ACW Queen of Queens Tournament Today – Serena, Daffney, Yim & More
Texas’ Anarchy Championship Wrestling holds its annual Queen of Queens tournament today in Live Oak, TX at 4pm.
The 8-woman tournament will feature Amanda Fox, Serena, Mia Yim, Christina Von Eerie, Athena, Lillie Mae, Rachel Summerlyn and Portia Perez.
First round matches are:
1. Serena vs Fox
2. Von Eerie vs Summerlyn
3. Mae vs Athena
4. Yim vs Perez
Also appearing will be former TNA Knockout, Daffney and Jessica James.
More info and tickets here.
Shelly Martinez Calls a Truce with Batista
It’s no secret that Shelly Martinez has had her issues with former WWE star, Batista, stemming back to her time in WWE as Ariel.
The subject of the former WWE Champion was a hot topic in our interview with Shelly back in 2009 (LISTEN: Part 1 / Part 2), as well as her recent ‘Girl Talk‘ DVD for Highspots.
It was her clashes with Batista that ultimately led to her release from the WWE, but now both stars seem to be in a better place and have called a truce via Twitter.
Shelly wrote to ‘Big Dave’: “Truce?’
He responded: “That business brings out the worst in people…..truce.”
After calling their truce, Shelly wrote: “Thank u I feel soooo @ peace now I had a dream u & I were talking & the peace I felt in the dream is now my reality.”
Thoughts: If you’ve listened to our interview with Shelly, you’d know that these two had some pretty big bust-ups so it’s good to see them let bygones be bygones. I definitely think being out of the WWE has helped them grow and get to this point. Good for them!
Off-Air Notes from WSU Uncensored Rumble, Cindy Rogers Gives Retirement Speech
Though the WSU Uncensored Rumble iPPV ended last night with Cindy Rogers coming out to the ring for an embrace with Mercedes Martinez, the festivities continued after the show went on the air with the live crowd witnessing a farewell speech from Rogers which was filmed for DVD.
Live Coverage: WSU Uncensored Rumble
Diva Dirt’s Eric, who was in attendance, reports that the show ended with Mercedes, Amy Lee and Allison Danger paying tribute to Rogers. The entire lockerroom came out to ring side for the moment and Cindy thanked all of the roster.
Live Coverage: WSU Uncensored Rumble
Diva Dirt presents live, ongoing coverage of WSU’s Uncensored Rumble Internet pay per view tonight. The show kicks off at 7pm ET. Click here to order the iPPV.
All times are Eastern.
6.55pm | Welcome to our live coverage of the WSU Uncensored Rumble! Highlights on tonight’s card include Jillian Hall‘s debut against Kristin Astara, a 25-woman Royal Rumble match and Mercedes Martinez defending the WSU World Title against Brittney Savage. Stay tuned for the latest results, as well as my opinions on the show as it airs!
Diva Dirt’s Eric and Steven are also on hand at the show in Union City, NJ, and will be sending in live news and notes.
6.56pm | Live notes from Union City courtesy of DD’s Steven: Alicia called out Jessicka Havok at a pre-show autograph signing ahead of their Uncensored Rules street fight tonight on the pay per view.
7.02pm | Pay per view hasn’t started yet due to tech difficulties. WSU sent out the following tweet: “We have one camera out just fixing we may start 5 minutes late.”
7.12pm | Show will start at 7.20pm. WSU tweeted: “Sorry we will be live at 720 we apologize it will be worth the wait we don’t want technical difficulties during the broadcast.”
7.22pm | Stream is live! Looks like Amy Lee was keeping the crowd hyped while we were waiting for the PPV to start. We see her ripping on fans in attendance. Lots of non-PG language!
7.24pm | First match is Rain versus Sassy Stephie for the Spirit Championship. Rain comes out to ‘Something Kinda Ooh’ by Girls Aloud. Eric must be marking out in the arena right now!
WSU Spirit Championship: Rain vs Sassy Stephie
The girls ask for some music… Dance off? Oy vey. Stephie is shaking her booty as Rain kicks her and gets the match underway. Rain with hair tosses across the ring. Rain walks into a boot in the corner. Now Stephie is in control with a bulldog and pin attempt. Rain now back in control of the match with a cravate on Stephie followed by a bulldog of her own. Pin attempt by Rain.
Rain with chops in the corner to Stephie followed by a front face lock. Stephie with a Russian leg sweep and cradle pin attempt. Rain kicks out and goes after Stephie. Rain with a double-knee facebreaker a la Chris Jericho. Rain chokes out Stephie over the bottom rope. Rain continues to have control of the match.
Rain now with a Texas cloverleaf on Stephie. Stephie tries to make her way to the ropes but Rain continues to lock in her hold. Stephie finally reaches the ropes and Rain breaks the hold and gets in the ref’s face.
Stephie begins her comeback now with takedowns on Rain and a pin attempt. Stephie goes up top to hit a crossbody & goes for pin but Rain kicks out. Rain hits Sassy with a Lungblower and begins a choke hold. Stephie doesn’t give up.
Stephie hits the Kick My Sass for the win.
Winner: Sassy Stephie
7.37pm | Decent opening match, but perhaps could’ve been a little longer.
Rain gets a clap from the crowd as she exits despite losing.
7.38pm | We see highlights of the WSU Tag Team Championship match last month when the Boston Shore defeated the Belle Saints for the belts. Now time for the rematch.
WSU Tag Team Championship: The Belle Saints (Marti Belle & Tina San Antonio) vs The Boston Shore (Amber & Lexxus)
Boston Shore attack the Saints from behind as the bell rings. Marti and Tina both hits Thesz Presses on the Shore. Tina and Amber in the ring now. Tina gets off to a quick start with a snap neckbreaker & pin attempt. Double team move by Marti and Tina on Amber.
Marti and Lexxus in the ring now. Marti twists Lexxus’ arm and tags in Tina. Tina with a clothesline in the corner and slam attempt but Lexxus counters and hits a reverse DDT followed by a senton splash. Pin attempt but San Antonio kicks out.
Tina goes into the corner and Amber tagged in. She chokes Tina in the corner and then chokes her over the top rope. Amber trash talks Marti before stepping on Tina’s hair and raising her off the mat. Pin attempt.
Amber begins shoulder-tackling Tina into the corner and chokes her out with her foot.
Lexxus tagged back in now and they tag team Tina. Clothesline by Lexxus followed by pin attempt. Goes for a submission but Tina slams her back against the mat and goes for a pin of her own but only reaches two.
Tina with splash to Lexxus in corner, but then gets hit by a hard clothesline. Lexxus goes for pin but no dice. Lexxus applies a camel clutch.
Amber back in with a suplex and pin attempt. She gets in the ref’s face and Tina rolls her up with school girl, but no three count.
Tina with a neckbreaker on Amber and begins crawling towards her corner.
Lexxus and Marti tagged in. Marti with the hot tag and begins taking it to Lexxus. Double knee smash in the corner followed by a facebuster. Marti goes for pin but Amber comes in with the belt. Tina grabs the belt from Amber. Ref tries to get the belt out of the ring, this allows Lexxus to roll up Marti for the win.
Winners: The Boston Shore
7.51pm | Belle Saints having an argument in the ring after the match. Tina walks off, leaving Marti all alone. Marti looks pissed. That wasn’t the best match.
7.53pm | It’s time for Serena vs Nikki Roxx now. Serena looks awesome… her hair cut looks so cute!
Serena vs Nikki Roxx
Serena and Nikki lock up as Roxx backs her into the corner. Lock up is broken. They begin circling each other and touch hands. Roxx with a drop toe hold and side headlock. Serena breaks away. They lock up again and Serena goes behind her driving her into the corner and begins pulling her hair.
Nikki pulls Serena’s hair in retaliation which angers Serena.
They lock up again and Serena with a side headlock takeover. Roxx counters with front facelock.
Serena now has an arm lock on Roxx. Roxx tries to reach the ropes but Serena not relenting. Serena with a hammerlock now and takes her down by her knee so Roxx is on the mat. Roxx rolls through and kips up, hitting Serena with a arm drag.
The two women begin circling each other again and lock up testing each other’s strength. Roxx wrenches Serena’s hands in a knuckle lock. Roxx with kick tot he stomach and wrenches Serena’s arm. Roxx with a chinlock on Deeb. Deeb tries to break free. Roxx goes against the ropes but hits Serena with shoulder tackle and then applies headlock. Pin attempts exchanged between the two.
The women are on their feet in the corner. Serena with hard shoulder tackles to Roxx in the corner.
Roxx with some armdrags on Serena and applies a side headlock. Roxx and Deeb to their feet. Serena pulls Roxx’s hair and slams her against the mat. Serena with several vicious kicks. Serena whips Roxx into ropes but gets kicked in the face. Takedown by Roxx. Butt bump in the corner. Hair toss and pin attempt but Serena reaches the rope. Roxx pulls Serena by the hair, goes for a slam but Serena counters and slams her to the mat by the hair. Serena steps on Roxx’s hair, pulling her up off the mat.
Serena in control now, hitting Roxx’s head into the turnbuckle and begins choking her in the corner. Serena with a neckbreaker and pin but only gets two.
Serena with a chinlock with her knee driving into Roxx’s back. She then goes into a cravate. Roxx tries to get to her feet and then begins with elbows . Serena takes her back down with a headlock.
Serena with an atomic followed by a belly-to-back suplex.
Serena jumps to the outside and begins getting counted out. Roxx goes after her and tosses her back in the ring.
Serena with a kick to Roxx as she gets back in the ring. Jawbreaker by Roxx. The two exchange several strikes now. Roxx with an inside cradle but only gets two. Flapjack by Roxx.
Roxx hits the Voodoo Drop but only gets two. She then goes for the Barbie Crusher, Serena rakes her eyes and then begins hitting her with big punches. Roxx counters the last one and hits a forearm shot and goes for a pin but Serena kicks out.
Serena grabs Roxx by the hair and begins kneeing her. Serena with spear but Roxx moves and she goes outside the ropes but manages to hang on and stay on apron. Roxx goes after her with a knee strike but Serena moves. Roxx is hanging with her leg over the middle rope.
Spear by Deeb for the win.
Winner: Serena
8.16pm | Great back and forth match! Best match so far. Now time for an 8-woman elimination tag match. First eliminated will enter #1 in Rumble later. Winner will enter last.
8.19 | Before bell rings, Jana takes the mic. Jana says they should have a soul sister dance off. Amy asks the crowd if they want to see it. Guess we’re going to see a dance off! Rick takes the mic and says he doesn’t need music. He asks the crowd if they wanna see him shake his ‘lovely posterior’? Well, they’re not gonna get it. He says in the state of New York gay marriage is now legal which means “all of you can come out of the closet.” He says Amy is an ‘old crow’. He calls her a ‘fat f**king bitch’ and slaps her.
Allysin Kay, Monique, Jennifer Cruz and Rick Cataldo vs Amy Lee, Jamilia Craft, Jana and Nikki Styxx
Bell rings. Amy with DDT and eliminates Cataldo. He will now be #1 in the Uncensored Rumble.
Monique in the ring now with Lee. Jana tags in. Monique misses an Irish whip, monkey flip by Jana. Front facelock submission by Jana. Monique eliminated.
Jennifer Cruz and Jamilia Craft in the ring now. Jamilia with forearms and clotheslines in the corner. Jamilia goes for a splash in the corner but Jennifer hits her with boots to the face. Clothesline to Jamilia. Cruz with a suplex and pin attempt but only gets two. Cruz with a rollup but only two again. Cruz kicks the wind out of Jamilia and then begins taunting Amy Lee. Jamilia with a schoolgirl and eliminates Cruz.
Allysin Kay in the ring with a kick to Craft. Nikki Styxx tags in and wrenches Kay’s arm. Kay reverses and applies a side headlock. Knees to the face followed by a running knee strike. Styxx is eliminated.
Jana vs Kay now. Jana with a cartwheel splash but only gets a two count.
Kay with an overhead suplex with a cobra clutch on Jana. Jana eliminated.
Jamilia back in the ring with a spinning sidewalk slam on Kay. Near fall on Kay.
Lee tagged in and tosses Kay by the hair across the ring several times followed by a big splash in the corner. Lee goes for a low dropkick but Kay moves out of the way. Jamilia in the ring and gets hit with a big yakuza kick. Kay hits Craft with a cobra clutch back suplex as she did with Jana. She attempts to pin Jamilia but Craft is not the legal woman in the match.
Lee kicks Kay in the face. Kay goes for the cobra clutch suplex on Lee but she counters into a bulldog for the win.
Amy Lee will enter the Uncensored Rumble last.
Winners: Amy Lee, Jamilia Craft, Jana and Nikki Styxx
8.31pm | Fun tag match!
Lee takes the mic and says ‘Camilia’ Craft is going to Japan and asks the fans to give it up for Japan. Nice show of respect to Jamilia.
Lee says she’s retiring soon. She says it’s a bittersweet night for her. She says she’d love to get her hands on Brittney Savage because she’s a ‘c*nt’ and hopes she wins tonight over Mercedes so she can ‘skullf**k’ her.
8.35pm | Video package for Alicia vs Jessicka Havok.
8.37pm | It’s time for Kristin Astara vs the debuting Jillian. Kristin comes out and takes the mic. She says it’s an ‘enormous, fantastic evening’ because she’s managed to manifest her ‘BFF’ Jillian to WSU. She says fans can thank her later. She brings out ‘Jillybean’. Here comes Jillian to Britney music… of course! Kristin and Jillian hug. Kristin wants to personally thank Jillian for being here and says she knows Jillian wants to thank her for bringing her here. She says this isn’t that ‘sports entertainment’ stuff she’s used to doing. Jillian says ‘Kristin… bestie’… and punches Kristin. Bell rings.
Kristin Astara vs Jillian
As the bell rings, Jillian takes it right to Kristin. Jillian with a couple of quick pin attempts. Kristin smashes Jillian against the mat by her hair and smashes her into the canvas a few times. Kristin stomps Jillian in the corner. Astara with a sleeperhold. Jillian mounts a comeback with elbows but gets slammed back to the mat by the hair. Kristin with boots to Jillian and a legdrop. Pin attempt but no dice.
Sleeper hold applied by Kristin. Kristin clubs her across the back and goes for a slam across her knee. Jillian trips up Kristin and then monkeyflips Kristin. Clotheslines by Jillian. Samoan drop by Jillian. Pin attempt but Kristin kicks out.
Jillian picks up Kristin for another Samoan drop and spins around, Kristin’s foot accidentally kicks the ref. With the referee down, Kristin takes off her boot, throws it at Jillian and then fakes injury. The ref calls for the bell. Jillian is disqualified!
Winner: Kristin Astara
8.45pm | Not to sound biased *cough* but heel Astara is awesome. Great promo before the match. The match didn’t really get out of first gear, unfortunately and could have used more time, but the end was creative.
8.46pm | Cindy Rogers retirement match now against Allison Danger. Bizarre to see Danger in a WSU ring. Wow!
Cindy Rogers vs Allison Danger
After some shenanigans, the bell rings. Rogers with a knee submission. Danger with a headscissors counter. Rogers counters and stomps Danger between the legs.
The two women begin circling each other and lock up. Danger with an arm submission. Rogers counters. Danger rolls through and takes Cindy down by her legs. Now a leg lock. Cindy counters with a single leg crab. The ladies back on their feet and begin circling each other again.
Danger wants a test of strength. They lock knuckles and Cindy hits a takedown and applies a cravate. Danger tries to counter and wraps her arms around Cindy’s waist then goes for a roll up but Rogers kicks out. Rogers gets rolled around the ring by Danger who has her in a bodyscissors. Rogers with a surfboard submission.
With the move broken, the ladies back on their feet and sizing each other up. Lock up. Suplex by Danger. Danger applies a submission locking in Rogers’ legs and arm. She uses the ropes behind the ref’s back.
Danger drags Cindy into the center of the ring and then slams her leg into the mat. She applies a submission driving her knee into Cindy’s back.
Cindy Rogers with a vertebreaker on Danger. Looked sick! Danger is out of the ring and looks hurt. Danger begins getting counted out. She gets back on the apron. Rogers with a spear attempt Danger moves. Cindy is on the apron and Danger hits the Lovelace Choker across her knee to the outside. Danger throws Cindy into the ring post and then begins smashing her head against the steps. Danger whips her into the guardrails several times. Cindy counters with a Russian leg sweep into the guardrail on Danger. Rogers whips Danger into the ring post. Rogers gets a chair and props it up. She drop toe holds Danger onto the chair.
Danger on the apron and hits a jumping knee strike to Cindy on the outside. Danger grabs the chair and places it over Cindy’s throat and chokes her.
Danger rolls her into the ring. They exchange forearms. Danger with an STO and a near fall but Rogers kicks out.
Front facelock by Danger. Rogers counters and hits a front chancery and then applies a dragon sleeper on Danger. Danger taps!
Winner: Cindy Rogers
9.07pm | Really entertaining match here which ranks up there with Serena/Roxx. Rogers picks up the victory in her farewell and gets a big applause from the crowd. After the match, Rogers and Danger embrace. Very emotional moment for both.
Farewell video package airs for Cindy Rogers showing some of her highlights in WSU. Classy stuff!
9.11pm | Niya coming out to the ring to take on Barbie.
Niya vs Barbie
Niya with the early control. Barbie with a kick to the face and pin attempt but Niya kicks out. Just as the match gets started, Jessicka Havok enters the ring and attacks both women…
9.14pm | Jessicka calls out Alicia on the mic. It’s now time for their street fight.
Alicia vs Jessicka Havok
Jessicka and Alicia go straight at it. Alicia with kicks to Havok in the corner. Alicia with a butt bump in the corner. Pin attempt by Alicia.
Havok chokes Alicia with a foot over her throat, then mounts her and chokes her out with her hands. Alicia whipped against the ropes and then gets hit with a clothesline. Havok applies a chinlock. Legdrop and pin attempt but Alicia kicks out.
Alicia kicks Havok in the head and jumps atop of Havok. Pin attempt but no three. Havok kicks Alicia and takes her down. Havok hits Alici across the back with a chair. She then chokes her out with a chair over the throat.
Drop toe hold onto a chair by Alicia on Havok. Alicia props a chair over Havok’s face in the corner. She goes for a butt bump and connects. She does it again at the fans’ request.
Alicia sets a chair over Havok and sits on it, applying a camel clutch on Havok.
Alicia sets a chair on the mat and goes for a curb stomp on Havok to the mat. Allysin Kay, on the outside, distracts her and allows J-Hav to hit Alicia across the back with a chair.
Havok in control now. Pin attempt but only a two count.
Havok chokes out Alicia using the chair over her throat.
Havok places a chair over Alicia’s face in the corner and begins stomping. She then tosses Havok out of the ring. The two women find themselves in the crowd. Alicia with a flurry of chops to Havok’s head. She grazes Havok’s face into the concrete floor and then hits her across the back with a steel chair. Havok with a chair strike over Alicia’s head. J-Hav now with a rear chinlock on Alicia. Havok uses a water bottle to strike Alicia across the back of the head.
Alicia spills a drink all over Havok as they continue to brawl through the crowd. The two women exchange blows in the bleachers.
Havok in control now, splashing a bottle of drink all over Alicia’s face. Alicia fights back with forearm shots and applies a front facelock in the bleachers. Havok now with a headscissors on Alicia. Alicia whips J-Hav into the concrete wall. Alicia with the pin but Havok kicks out.
Havok whips Alicia into a bunch of steel chairs and begins stomping her.
Alicia with a chair shot to the back. She stops to say hi to her mom in the crowd, haha.
Havok now in control and throws a chair on top of Alicia. J-Hav now getting in Alicia’s mother’s face with Allysin Kay. The mom slaps Kay and Alicia hits a bulldog on J-Hav. Fun spot with Alicia’s mother.
Back in the ring, Alicia props a chair in the turnbuckles. Havok picks up Alicia but she counters with a DDT.
Alicia with two A-bombs on a steel chair but J-Hav still kicks out of pin attempts.
Havok whips Alicia into the steel chair she propped up earlier face first.
Havok uses a chain to choke out Alicia in a crossface submission. Havok tries to choke out Alicia. From ringside, Alicia’s mother tosses a towel into the ring. Havok wins by referee stoppage.
Winner: Jessicka Havok
After the match, Havok gets on the mic and smack talks Alicia and her mother. She drapes a towel over Alicia.
Officials come out to the ring and help Alicia.
9.42pm | Insane brawl between Havok and Alicia which went all around the arena. Nice touch by adding Alicia’s mom into the mix.
9.43pm | Video promo from Mercedes Martinez about Brittney Savage. Video package on Brittney now.
WSU World Championship: Mercedes Martinez vs Brittney Savage
Martinez has control in the early going. Chops to Savage in the corner.
Savage comes back with a big DDT and pin attempt.
Mercedes goes to the outside. Savage follows and applies a Boston crab.
Both women are back in the ring. Savage chokes Martinez with her foot. Mercedes later hits a running yakuza kick. Slap to the face follows.
Suplex by Mercedes. Pin attempt but Savage kicks out.
Martinez with a submission move, some sort of stretch which adds pressure to Savage’s legs and arms.
Submission gets broken. Mercedes continues to take control with hard chops to Savage. Pin attempt.
Irish whip into corner. Savage moves out of the way and Mercedes goes into the corner. Savage with butt bumps and a dropkick. Pin attempt but no three.
Kick from Savage. Another two count.
Mercedes in corner now and Savage chops her and then grazes her head over the top rope. Mercedes in corner and Brittney gives her a stink face. Pin attempt but Mercedes kicks out at one.
Savage steps on Martinez’s hair and pulls her off the mat by the arms.
Mercedes takes back control and props Brittney on the top turnbuckle in a tree of woe and hits her with a baseball slide. Pin attempt but no three.
Mercedes goes for Fisherman Buster but Brittney rolls her up for a small package but no three. Martinez goes for a big boot but Savage moves out of the way and she hits the ref. Brittney hits a swinging neckbreaker. She grabs the WSU World Title belt and clocks Martinez with it from behind. She hits the Ace Crusher (RKO) and tries to wake up the ref. She covers Martinez and gets the three but Mercedes had her foot on the bottom rope.
Brittney has the match won and is announced as the new champion but another referee comes out and lets the official know that Martinez had her foot on the rope.
The match is restarted!
Savage goes for another Ace Crusher but Martinez counters into a Fisherman Buster to retain.
Winner: Mercedes Martinez
10.07pm | Very nearly had a new champion! Interesting bait-and-switch at the end that added some intrigue to what I think many fans, including myself, figured would be an easy victory for Mercedes.
Now time for the Uncensored Rumble match which will be competed under Royal Rumble rules. New entrants every 90 seconds.
The commentator says Rick Cataldo will not be in the match as he has a concussion. He was supposed to be #1 in the match. Jana won’t be in the match either due to concussion.
Uncensored Rumble Match
10.19pm | Jennifer Cruz first eliminated. 7 girls still in the match.
10.21pm | Another five girls gone. Boston Shore and Kay remain.
10.23pm | Rick Cataldo comes out. He faked the concussion to avoid coming in at #1.
10.25pm | Marti enters and is attacked by her opponents from earlier, the Boston Shore, right off the bat.
10.27pm | Annie Social makes a surprise return to WSU and eliminates Cataldo.
10.32pm | Savage, who just had a World Title match, is the next entry. Her music plays but she doesn’t come out to the ring…
10.34pm | Serena in now and she and Roxx continue their fight from earlier.
10.35pm | Astara is next out but she hides under the ring apron.
10.38pm | Kristin gets into the ring and gets eliminated immediately by Rain.
10.40pm | Alicia enters the Rumble after her brutal match earlier. She eliminates both Allysin Kay and Jessicka Havok.
10.42pm | Lee is the last girl in the match at #23.
10.43pm | Brittney has finally appeared! She hits the Ace Crusher on Lee.
10.44pm | After being eliminated, Lee gets back in the ring and eliminates Savage.
Order of Entry
1. Lexxus
2. Amber
3. Sassy Stephie
4. Monique
5. Jamilia Craft
6. Jennifer Cruz
7. Barbie
8. Nikki Styxx
9. Allysin Kay
10. Rick Cataldo
11. Bonesaw Jessie Brooks
12. Marti Belle
13. Annie Social
14. Tina San Antonio
15. Niya
16. Nikki Roxx
17. Brittney Savage
18. Serena
19. Kristin Astara
20. Rain
21. Jessicka Havok
22. Alicia
23. Amy Lee
Order of Elimination
1. Jennifer Cruz
2. Jamilia Craft
3. Barbie
4. Monique
5. Sassy Stephie
6. Nikki Styxx
7. Bonesaw Jessie Brooks
8. Rick Cataldo
9. Niya
10. Tina San Antonio
11. Marti Belle
12. Annie Social
13. Kristin Astara
14. Allysin Kay
15. Jessicka Havok
16. Rain
17. Lexxus
18. Amy Lee
19. Brittney Savage.
20. Amber
21. Nikki Roxx
22. Serena
Winner: Lexxus
10.46pm | Lexxus???!!! Okay. She will meet Mercedes for the belt on August 6th. She gets on the mic and says fans should watch out for the Boston Shore.
Out comes the WSU World Champion, Mercedes Martinez. She gets on the mic and says “keep talking your sh*t” and that all the Boston talks makes the fans want to kick their asses. Martinez tells her to enjoy her moment because Martinez is going to kick her ass ‘New York style’ on August 6th. Martinez gives Boston Shore 5 seconds to get out of the ring… they flee.
Martinez says Lexxus better come prepared for August 6th. “Nothing good ever comes out of Boston.”
Martinez says she wants to take a moment to thank the fans. Martinez calls out Cindy Rogers, who had her retirement match earlier. Cindy and Martinez close out the show with an embrace.
Final Thoughts
Overall, I think this was WSU’s most cohesive pay per view yet with lots of good matches and storytelling, and not as much filler. Definitely check for the Rogers/Danger, Havok/Alicia and Serena/Roxx matches for the wrestling. As for entertainment wise, check out Astara/Jillian — particularly the pre-match promo should be seen.
Impact Write-Up (June 23rd, 2011): Seven Lashes for the Mistress
Ladies and Gentlemen, children of all ages… well, I think it best if we go 13 and up on this one… It is time again for another edition of the weekly attribute to Diva Dirt known as the Impact Write-Up. I am your lovely Impact Wrestling correspondent and you know you’re in for one hell of a ride. Now, last week, we saw the return of a prestigious women’s wrestler, who had a former run in TNA back in the day. We also saw some new colors on one of the bodacious Knockouts, just as we all requested. Not to mention, those left on the shelf in past weeks were finally able to rise from the shadows and display their awesomeness. What is in store this week on Impact? Well, I’ll tell you that we’ve got a tag match with camera angles bound to make you nauseous and a street fight of um, supernatural proportions? Not to mention, a glimpse into the future. It’s something you definitely don’t want to miss.
Starting things off on this fine and fiery night are the team of Velvet Sky and Miss Tessmacher! We first saw this duo together as a team last week, when Velvet accidentally cost them the match against the Knockouts Tag Team Champions, Sarita and Rosita. Obviously, they’ve made up after their little disagreement last week and are set to compete here tonight. They’ve somehow managed to coordinate their entrance in their time of aggravation, however, because as soon as Tessmacher sheds her jacket, Velvet…ahem, LETS THE PIGEONS LOOSE!
Yes. I said it.
Velvet aka Gangsta, takes to the microphone and says that after what happens to her last week, she and Tess went to the Impact offices. They petitioned to have themselves a good ole no-holds barred match but since the “old biddies“, as a friend called them, aren’t under contract, the match has to be done “by the books”. But hey, if it means payback and ass whipping, they’re both game. Even Tessmacher, who snatches the microphone, gets a little word in and demands they get their asses to the ring. Sure enough, after a moment’s wait, ODB and Jacqueline start making their way to the ring. And look at that, they match. How sweet. I need a trash can.
ODB immediately starts talking about her fat ass and demands for the ref to ring the bell but Velvet and Tess are ready. They charge the two intruders to the Impact Zone and the brawling begins. It starts on the ramp and soon makes its way over to the ring, battles on the outside. There are constant back and forth shots, Velvet on ODB and Jackie on Tessmacher. Or…well, vice versa. I guess it depends on how you look like it. I see choking and stiff right hands until finally, the camera manages to focus on ODB’s lacy orange bloomers. Yeah. They speak for themselves. Guh, this shit needs to straighten itself out real quick. Haha.
Where’s Judge Judy when you need some order in the court, hmmm?! I think she needs to fire Earl Hebner and take over. But I guess a commercial break will do for now. When we come back, Jackie is in the ring with Miss Tessmacher, showing her how the big girls wrestle. She hits her with a knee and a harsh forearm, basically deflecting any defense. ODB, meanwhile, is calling her a douche and talking about weaves. Jackie tags her in and ODB slaps her around, throwing that whore word around again. Tess tries to come back but as soon as it looks like she might have some kind of momentum, Jackie takes a handful of hair and jerks her back down to the mat. Velvet immediately goes on the defense and makes her way over, taking Jackie down on the outside.
This is not gonna be good for Tessmacher when she’s able to make a tag. She struggles to the other side and Velvet, too busy with Jackie, doesn’t quite make it. Almost looked like she was running in slow motion with that arm out. Slow ass. This gives the old biddies plenty of time to drag Tessmacher back to their corner, slamming her into the turnbuckles. I know that has to hurt. And Jackie makes sure the hurt sticks, not even giving a moment to breathe before she starts to wrench on the neck of Tessmacher. Another tag, before any true hurt can set in….Nevermind. I spoke too soon.
HIT THE LIGHTS! CUE THE EPIC WEDGIE!
Jackie, obviously forgetting for a moment that Tess could escape if she wanted to, grabs the bottoms of the younger girl and just drags her ass back with her. ODB is in, as soon as Tess gets up, and she takes her down with a harsh forearm. And another tag. Just make up your damn minds already! And get Jackie some water, she’s looking parched. Not to mention, she looks at ODB like she’s flippin’ crazy for tagging her back in so quick. I know I’m not the only one who saw that. Nonetheless, she goes right after Tessmacher but this time, she fights back and it sends Jackie back for ANOTHER tag. ODB comes in, popping the floaties and WHAM!
SPEAR! SPEAR! SPEAR!
No? Hell with you. Haha. The crowd loves it and so does Velvet, who is just dying to get into this match. She’s pounding on the turnbuckles and TAG! She comes in, taking down both ODB and Jackie with running clotheslines and as soon as they try to fight back, she hits them with a double. Something tells me that ODB is used to doubles. Drunkard. But Jackie, who is probably sober, takes to Velvet’s leg and her partner takes her down, but Tessmacher isn’t about to let that happen. She immediately goes after ODB and wrangles her to the outside. I do have to say, when ODB says “Oh my God! You suck!“, I almost peed myself laughing so hard. Just saying.
It doesn’t take long, obviously, for the more powerful of the two women to get the upperhand and she sends Tessmacher into the steel barricade. Insert dainty face flop here. Back in the ring, Velvet is choking the hell out of Jackie but ODB breaks it up, taking Velvet for some type of weird ride. It almost looks like a schoolgirl roll-up but..not..really. I don’t know. All I know is that Earl Hebner takes this moment to insert himself into the situation and powers ODB down to the mat, away from Vel Vel. This leaves Jackie free and as soon as Velvet stands up, she kicks her right in the va-jay-jay. If she fans it like Tara…I’ll die. Is she?! No. She just falls to the mat like any normal, boring guy would do and Jackie goes for the cover. Earl, back from his submission hold on ODB, counts the three and the old biddies have done it! They managed to murder the spine of Miss Tessmacher and prevent Velvet Sky from probably ever having babies.
Backstage, we see Tara all dolled up and she’s talking about July 14th. She’s finally going to get her hands on the self-proclaimed Queen Bee and destroy her. Oh, speaking of, Madison Rayne walked into the picture, right up to a seething Tara. She actually looks like she’s decided to ditch the weave and go au natural. At least it never looked like a sheared alpaca. Just saying. She tells her former bodyguard that she’s going to give her one chance to get out of this match. And if she doesn’t, she promises it will be her last. She gives her the opportunity to beg for forgiveness, let it all shift to the past and they can move on with their lives. But Tara, being the brash bitch that she is, passes on the chance.
Really? You’re going to pass this up? Madison isn’t impressed and before Tara can answer, she slaps her across the face, like a pimp to a ho. But Tara is quick on the draw. She lifts Madison up like she weighs nothing and slams her back first into the near wall. Oh hey. Handy placement. She screams “You’re mine, bitch!” and warns Madison to never touch her again. All while Madison stares at her like a child who has no idea why that just happened.
Later in the show, we see the preview for the upcoming streetfight between Mickie James and Winter but they can’t even wait until after the commercial break. As soon as we come back, they’re already battling it out in the lockerroom, conveniently with a referee. And it’s Earl Hebner, who just loves the Knockouts apparently. Winter has the upper hand and she just sends Mickie careening into a pair of metal trash cans. She tells the champion to give it up but the Virginia native fights back, only to be overpowered by the taller femme fatale. Winter drags her around the corner, shipping her into a…fence? Where the hell did that come from? Either way, Mickie sends a few boxes over in a sad attempt at defense, only to get her face smashed into one. Someone call UPS. This shit is going back!
Hebner asks Mickie if she’s ready to quit but Winter has other ideas. She’s removed her belt and slashes it down across Mickie’s back. The champ cries out and Winter taunts her, telling her she sounds like a little mouse. Our lash count makes it up to four before Mickie turns around, getting one across the stomach. Another pair to the backside and now they’re crawling up the steps, making their way to the ring. Something tells me that Winter has done this a time or two. Bobby, I’m looking at you.
From behind, Winter wraps that wide belt around Mickie’s throat and rears back, sucking the life out of her. Quick to maintain her hold, she rises up and starts dragging her new found foe to the stage, tossing her like a ragdoll across the metal when they reach destination. Mickie tries to crawl away, even managing to get a shot in when Winter stalks over to her but Morticia rounds her into the stage set. But Mickie is strong willed and gets a kick up, crawling up onto that same stage, coming down with a thesz press onto Winter. Multiple right hands but she isn’t going for a pin just yet. She’s looking for vengeance. She snags that leather belt and quick like a cat, Winter leaps out of the way.
WINTERLIKEAPUMA!
She jumps over to the ramp and tries to beg Mickie to step back but she keeps coming, sending them both rolling down the ramp. Rolling ALLLLL the way down the ramp. When they reach the bottom, Mickie tosses a couple of right hands then slings Winter, by the hair, down to the mat. She smacks her face against the floor but manages to shove Mickie into the guard rail in defense. She’s up and over at Mickie but the Knockouts Champion jumps up, wrapping those legs around Morticia’s neck. She executes the hurricarana, flipping Winter back down to the floor. Random thought but did anyone else notice the red gone from Mickie’s hair?
Anyway, Mickie takes a second to breathe then gets back on her opponent, rolling her into the ring. Come on! It’s a street fight! Fight on the street! Instead, she goes up to the top rope and as soon as Winter stands, she knocks her down with a high dropkick. It almost looks like she might have this one but she takes too long. Out of nowhere, Angelina Love springs into the ring and nails Mickie with that devastating backbreaker across the knees, rolling out of the ring before Hebner can notice. Winter had him distracted but it worked and with a crawl, she drapes an arm over the champion and gets the pin. You all know what it means when you pin the champion and so does Angelina. A smile spreads across her face and she gets in the ring, helping her mistress to her feet. She raises her hand in victory, smiling like she won the match while Winter…well, hot mess comes to mind. Haha.
Thoughts: Definite good showing this week. Both matches were very consistent and I definitely did not get bored. I think I’d have to say that the street fight was my favorite, even though I would kill to have made it last at least five more minutes. But we can’t always get what we want. Definitely wasn’t surprised with the outcome in that match, especially with the Angelina interference but hey, at least she looks normal again. I can’t say I’m surprised about Jackie getting the pin on Velvet either. It’ll be interesting to see if she and ODB actually “sign a contract” to become sanctioned Knockouts or if they just hang around, getting matches. From what I saw this week, Impact Wrestling is getting pretty good at that.
Also, cannot wait until July 14th when Tara and Madison finally get to go head to head. I would love for it to be a pay-per-view match but again, I refer back to my previous statement. Anyway, what did you guys think about this week’s Impact? Tell me about it! And until that time next week, my lovies! xoxo
WSU Uncensored Rumble Live on iPPV Tonight – Jillian’s Comeback, 25-Woman Royal Rumble Match & More!
WSU holds its biggest Internet pay per view to date tonight from Union City, NJ.
The WSU Uncensored Rumble will air at 7pm ET via GFL.tv. Click here to order.
The event will be headlined by a 25-woman Royal Rumble match to determine the new #1 Contender for the WSU World Championship. Plus, the champion Mercedes Martinez defends against Brittney Savage, former WWE Diva Jillian makes her comeback taking on Kristin Astara, and Cindy Rogers has her retirement match against the debuting Allison Danger.
Diva Dirt will have full live coverage of the iPPV here on the site and via our Twitter page. Also, Team DD members Steven and Eric will be at the show live with bonus news, notes and interviews.
Full card below:
[notice]WHAT: Women Superstars Uncensored (WSU) presents “The Uncensored Rumble IV”
WHEN: Saturday, June 25th
WHERE: The ACE Arena, located at 725 Sip Street in Union City, NJ
BELLTIME: Meet & Greet From 4pm-6pm, Show starts at 7PM
TICKET INFORMATION: $20 in advance, $25 the day of the show. The ticket allows you entry to the meet & greet and guarantees you a seat for the show.
iPPV Ordering Information: Watch This Show at GoFightLive.tv for only $9.99 in advance or $14.99
For more information, email [email protected] or visit WSUWrestling.com
Women Superstars Uncensored (WSU), the leader in womens wrestling today, is proud to announce our fourth iPPV event, as WSU presents “The Uncensored Rumble IV” on June 25th, 2011. For the first time ever, The Uncensored Rumble will be broadcast on iPPV! Fans in attendance & fans who buy the iPPV are guaranteed 10 matches, including every WSU Championship being defended, as well as the Uncensored Rumble Battle Royal match.
WSU has signed 10 matches already for this show. Here is the straight line-up, with new matches announced
MAIN EVENT
The Fourth Annual Uncensored Rumble Match
The winner of this 25 woman battle royal, contested under “Royal Rumble” rules, will become the new number 1 contender to the WSU World Championship. The winner of this match will challenge whoever the WSU champion is at the next WSU iPPV event. The people competing in this match include everyone else who has matches on the card except for Mercedes Martinez, Brittney Savage & Cindy Rogers. In previous years, we’ve had surprise entrants for this match & live on iPPV, you never know who will show up…
WSU World Title Match
(c) Mercedes Martinez vs 2011 J-Cup Winner Brittney Savage
First Time Ever
Nikki Roxx vs Serena Deeb
Uncensored Rules Match
Alicia vs Jessicka Havok
WSU Spirit Title Match
(c) Sassy Stephanie vs Rain
WSU Tag Team Title Match
(c) The Boston Shore (Amber & Lexxus) vs Tina San Antonio & Marti Belle
Retirement Match
Cindy Rogers vs Allison Danger
* Win or Lose, Cindy Rogers will be retiring after this match, due to severe injuries.
Kristin Astara vs Jillian Hall
Niya vs Barbie
The Fourth Annual 8-Woman Elimination Tag Match
* The first person eliminated in this match will enter the Uncensored Rumble at the number 1 position. The person to score the final elimination for their team will earn the right to enter the Rumble as the last entrant.
“Pryme Tyme” Amy Lee & Jamilia Craft & Jana & Nikki Styx vs Allisyn Kay & Rick Cataldo & Monique & Jennifer Cruz[/notice]
Also check out these exclusives with the stars of WSU ahead of tonight’s show:
– Exclusive: Jillian Talks About Her Wrestling Comeback and WSU Debut
– Exclusive: Jessicka Havok Speaks on Starting Her Own Promotion, WSU’s Uncensored Rumble and More
– Exclusive: Sassy Stephie Talks WSU’s Uncensored Rumble, Wrestling in Europe and More
Exclusive: Jillian Talks About Her Wrestling Comeback and WSU Debut
It’s been a long road back to the ring for former WWE Diva, Jillian, who was released by WWE last November, marking the end of a 7 year run.
After taking several months off to adjust to life after WWE, Jillian’s career now comes full circle as she returns to where it all started for her 13 years ago — the independent scene.
Jillian Hall Returns to the Ring, Wins First Match Back
Joining the ranks of fellow former WWE Divas including Jazz, Serena and Kristin Astara, Jillian will debut for Women Superstars Uncensored (WSU) tomorrow night in Union City, NJ. What’s more — her big comeback will air live around the world on Internet pay per view.
WSU is the all-female independent promotion that has picked up steam over the past few years, recently branching out into the iPPV business. The Jersey-based company has given stars like WWE’s AJ their break in wrestling, but also offered a sanctuary for TV names to continue wrestling after being uncermoniously dropped by WWE. Two-time WWE Women’s Champion, Jazz, has called WSU home for several years, while Serena and Astara recently joined. Even Mickie James competed in a WSU-sanctioned match last August following her WWE release.
In Video: Footage from Jillian’s Return to the Ring
The company also boasts a veritable “who’s who” of female wrestling names in its Hall of Fame including Dawn Marie, Molly Holly and most recently, Ivory. The latter, following her induction into the WSU Hall of Fame in March, even quipped that she wished a promotion like WSU existed when she was an active wrestler.
Now the spotlight is on Jillian, who has been billed as a star attraction on tomorrow’s card. Quite the difference from how WWE markets its Divas.
We briefly caught up with the former Divas Champion to discuss her return to the ring last weekend, and her big comeback with WSU. This Q&A is sort of a ‘part two’ to our more extensive interview with Jillian last year.
Read below:
You had your first match since WWE in Orlando last weekend. Before the match, you expressed your nervousness on Twitter. What were you nervous about?
My nerves came from me not knowing if I was ready to be in a ring again. When I left WWE, there was a part of me that truly thought that chapter of my life was over. I had turned down many requests to do a match before taking the Orlando show because it just didn’t feel right and on top of that my body wasn’t and still isn’t 100%. You wouldn’t think it, but it was a very emotional day for me.
How was it being back in front of a crowd and in the ring?
I was nervous up until the very moment I walked out that night. I wasn’t sure how the people would react to me. When I walked out and turned “Jillian” up, it felt very natural like I had done it yesterday. I was literally afraid I was going to throw up when I took my first bump, but that, also, was very natural. The crowd accepted me even though I wasn’t 100% and that’s something I really appreciated.
Fans will have noticed that you continued your singing gimmick from WWE. Are you planning to continue this gimmick or hoping to reinvent yourself?
My WWE singing gimmick, some people want to see and some people don’t. I’m someone who’s up for giving people what they want to see. I can and will adapt to different shows and crowds. Part of that gimmick is who I am though, so there will always be a little of that in my performance.
You’re debuting for WSU this weekend live on iPPV. What about this company in particular is it that caught your interest?
WSU seems like a respectable group of ladies. Why not be a part of something like that? This will technically be my first full match back. Why not do it in front of awesome women’s wrestling fans??
This will be your first match on PPV in some time, albeit on Internet pay per view. The event will be seen around the world. Do you feel any pressure as this is sort of your ‘comeback’?
I do to an extent. Like I said earlier, I know I’m not 100% ready, but I plan to give it all I have to give at the time. Maybe it will be enough, or maybe I’ll disappoint. All I can do is try. Hopefully, if I’m not perfect, my fans will be forgiving.
Your opponent this Saturday at the Uncensored Rumble is Kristin Astara. How familiar are you with Kristin’s work & how are you feeling going into this match with her?
I’m not that familiar with Kristin’s work, but I hear she has gotten quite good. I know she had some developmental training, so I’m sure with that we will have certain similarities. I’m actually looking forward to it!
Beyond the Uncensored Rumble, do you have plans to stick with WSU?
We will see what happens… Only time will tell what’s in my future at this point.
See Jillian’s big comeback live on iPPV tomorrow when she faces Kristin Astara at the WSU Uncensored Rumble. The event kicks off at 7pm ET. Click here to order.
Follow Jillian on Twitter at @Jillianhall1.
Follow Melanie on Twitter at @MelanieTeamDD.
WWE Superstars Redux (June 23rd, 2011): Buy One, Get One Free
Wow, two matches on one show? How did we get so lucky? No, that’s not sarcasm. I’m genuinely pleased that there are two Divas matches on WWE Superstars this week, mostly because of the show’s reputation for producing longer, better Divas matches. Let’s see if these two matches deliver:
We start off with a 6-Diva tag team match, the team of AJ, Kaitlyn and Natalya making their way to the ring first. Next is the team of Alicia Fox, Rosa Mendes and Tamina. It’s interesting to see the different dynamics of these teams: the babyfaces enter practically arm-in-arm, while the heels are several feet apart. I like it: little touches like that sell their characters.
Natalya and Alicia, arguably the alpha females of their groups (unscientifically known as the one whose music plays during the entrance), are starting off the match. Natalya immediately takes control after the initial tie-up, slamming Alicia to the mat and locking in a side headlock. Quick as lightning, though, Alicia reverses control with a headscissors hold. Natalya leaps out of it easily, and the two have a quick exchange that ends with Natalya lifting Alicia off the ground, slamming her to the mat and attempting to lock in the Sharpshooter. Alicia immediately starts squirming, dragging Natalya along with her to her corner. She manages to tag in Tamina amidst all the thrashing, and Natalya, as she must, lets go of the hold.
The action slows down a great deal as Tamina enters the ring, and the two circle each other. Tamina shoves Natalya, who on the rebound latches on a side headlock. Tamina shoves her off again into the ropes, but this time she manages to take her down with a shoulder block. Tamina goes for the first pin attempt of the match, but Natalya kicks out at 2. Natalya takes another trip to the ropes, but is quick to leap onto Tamina on the return, twisting into a pin attempt. Tamina kicks out, and rebuffs Natalya’s renewed attempt at offense with a knee to the stomach. She takes Natalya into the enemy corner and tags in Rosa.
Rosa takes over and attempts a suplex on Natalya, only for it to be reversed into a delayed vertical suplex. She holds Rosa in the upside down position for a good long while before finally slamming her to the mat. A little slap to the face precedes a pin attempt, which Rosa kicks out of at 2. Natalya full-on carries Rosa to her corner, slamming her into the turnbuckle and tagging in Kaitlyn. Natalya whips Kaitlyn into Rosa, hitting her back-to-front. Kaitlyn picks up Rosa and hits her with a sidewalk slam, going for a pin that ends at the 2-count.
Jeering from the hell corner lures Kaitlyn over there, and Rosa takes the chance to attack her with her back turned. She drags her toward the center of the ring and full-on slams her face into the mat repeatedly, stomping on her stomach for good measure. She then tags in Tamina, who strong-arms Kaitlyn into a clothesline. She then shoves her into the corner and chokes her against the 2nd turnbuckle, her foot on the back of Kaitlyn’s head. The referee objects, and with his back turned while he scolds Tamina, Rosa and Alicia get to work choking Kaitlyn. When Tamina returns to the corner, she tags in Alicia.
Alicia man-handles Kaitlyn a bit before tagging Rosa in. These quick tag-outs are, I assume, aimed at keeping Kaitlyn stranded and weakened, and it’s a nice strategy. She can hardly catch her breath before there’s a new set of hands grabbing her hair. Rosa kicks Kaitlyn in the back and goes for the pin, which Kaitlyn kicks out of. Meanwhile, in the babyface corner, Natalya and AJ are trying to will Kaitlyn to battle back. Rosa holds Kaitlyn in a sitting position, straddling her shoulder and wrenching her neck. Kaitlyn seems to gather strength from her teammates, shoving Rosa off and blasting her with a shoulder tackle worthy of an NFL game. Dazed, both Divas crawl to their corners and tag out: Kaitlyn to AJ, Rosa to Alicia.
AJ is too quick for Alicia, going on a flurry of offense punctuated by a reverse of a tilt-a-whirl slam that ends with her landing on Alicia. She continues to pepper in offense before going for a pin. Apparently, Alicia’s teammates don’t have much faith in her ability to kick out, because they both bust in and break the pin. This brings in only Natalya, since Kaitlyn’s still recuperating, and she manages to take out both Rosa and Tamina single-handely, planting both with a double clothesline. As the mat clears of the extraneous Divas, AJ and Alicia battle for control, performing a series of twisting Irish whip reversals that resemble a strange dance routine. Alicia wins the “dance”, kicking AJ in the chest and attempting a scissors kick that AJ ducks away from, slipping Alicia into a surprise schoolboy pin. The momentum and quickness of this pin earns AJ the 3-count and the win for her team. The babyfaces exit, celebrating while the heels look furious.
I really enjoyed that match: it gave each Diva sufficient ring time. The in-ring work was great and told a story, each Diva’s style showing through: Kaitlyn and Tamina were hard-hitting, Natalya was quick and technical, Alicia showed her long-limbed athleticism and AJ was just plain fast on her feet. These 6 Divas work really well together, and though it’s a pretty standard good-girls-versus-bad-girls story, I like how it gives a decent showcase to each of them. WWE Superstars is a great place for this to play out, since (as we’ve seen recently) massive Diva Tag Team matches on the bigger shows results in few Divas actually getting in the ring, hasty ring work and a jumbled story. This match is proof that a show like this is perfect for Divas matches: the matches (and the Divas themselves) get to breathe. More, I say, more!
And we do get more! This time, it’s Divas singles action. Melina makes her entrance first, followed by her opponent and horrible friend Gail Kim. Before the match can start, the two stand in the middle of the ring arguing. This isn’t your standard trash talking, and you can tell it’s personal because it’s well after the bell rings that they even start the match. Melina rebuffs a handshake, and they circle each other before finally starting with a collar-and-elbow tie-up. The match starts very similar to the way the 6-Diva tag match started, with Gail taking Melina to the mat with a side headlock and Melina taking control with a headscissors hold. Gail, like Natalya, breaks the hold quickly and goes for a clothesline, which Melina ducks Matrix-style. she whips around and slams Gail with a snapmare, going for a pin. Gail kicks out after the 1-count.
Melina whips Gail into the corner and charges. Gail dodges the attack by slipping through the ropes, performing a sunset flip over the ropes to roll Melina into a pin attempt. Melina kicks out, and the two begin to trade blows, Melina being whipped into the corner. She stops herself, using the corner as leverage to leap bakcwards over a charging Gail. She lands on her feet but appears to hurt her left knee in the process. The ref tends to her and Gail, being a true babyface, waits for her to recover. Melina limps into a tie-up attempt, but her knee gives out, and Gail doesn’t attack, holding her up. She gestures to the referee, and this distraction allows Melina to slam Gail face-first into the mat, her knee miraculously healed. What a perfectly executed opossum play!
Melina takes control, battering Gail and hitting her with a dropkick in the corner. She props her up against the bottom turnbuckle, yelling repeatedly, “You were my best friend!” and then “How am I ever going to believe you now?!” She punctuates this with a slap and eventually relents to the referee’s objections, backing off. She hoists Gail up for a body slam, but Gail uses her weight to force the momentum in her favor, landing on Melina for a pin attempt, which Melina kicks out of. Gail immediately goes for another pin, this time with a backslide maneuver. Melina kicks out again. Both get to their feet quickly, and Melina manages to attack first, hitting Gail with a spinning facebuster. This prompts a pin attempt, but Gail kicks out at the 2-count.
Melina quickly latches on a sleeper hold, but with a few well-placed elbows Gail frees herself. Melina regains control though, punching Gail against the ropes and into the corner. Gail eventually battles back, hitting Melina with a dropkick and a flying clothesline, delivering a shoulder to the stomach when Melina retreats to the corner. She jumps and lands on the back of Melina’s neck sticking through the ropes and then scales the turnbuckle, hitting her with a missile dropkick. Both are moving slow after the attack, but Gail tries to get Melina in position for a pin. Melina senses this and hooks her arms around the bottom rope, trying to save herself. She kicks Gail away and goes for another well-placed kick, but Gail ducks out of the way, allowing Melina to land in a split on the mat. In this prone position Gail rolls her over in a cradle, pinning her for the 3-count and the win.
Instead of celebrating, Gail seems more concerned with the look on Melina’s face. Melina looks cold and angry, and Gail tells her that she’s crazy and that she was her friend. It doesn’t look like this match settled anything. Gail doesn’t even seem happy to get one-up on Melina, probably because it’ll result in more conflict between them.
I really enjoyed that match because, like the 6-Diva tag match, it really allowed the Divas to show their true colors and flesh out their styles. Melina was intense and pulled an excellent trick on Gail, while Gail was sympathetic (perhaps unwisely) and quick with her attacks, but not malicious. The story told in this match was great, though we still have no idea why they aren’t friends anymore. Gail seems reluctant to fully hate her, while Melina is clearly wanting retribution for some personal slight. Melina’s evilness was on full display with her playing opossum, and I wonder if she’ll try it again, trying to take advantage of Gail’s sympathy. I can’t wait for the next chapter in this feud, and I hope that they’ll get the chance (whether on the internet or on television) to flesh out the story a bit more and shed some light on why Melina feels so wronged and why Gail thinks Melina needs a straight jacket.
Both matches this week were great, in my opinion. They were similar in a few ways (starting off with similar moves and ending with a surprise roll-up) but both offered different things: the tag match gave much needed in-ring exposure to a good number of SmackDown girls, while Gail and Melina’s match further solidified the rift between those two. I wouldn’t complain if these two storylines continued on WWE Superstars, since it’s clear that the Divas matches on this show will, more often than not, be better and longer than those on the bigger TV shows. It’s kind of fitting that the internet seems to be a haven for Divas, with Gail and Melina fleshing out their storyline on Twitter and YouTube and the internet-only WWE Superstars giving them a place for matches that don’t end in the blink of an eye. I say, use it to your advantage, Divas! The internet is a big place, and Raw and SmackDown are only 2-hour shows. The limits surrounding the Divas somehow seem to be lessened in this light, and I love it.
Kelly Kelly Talks About Her Divas Title Win
New Divas Champion, Kelly Kelly, is highlighted on WWE.com in an article about her victory this past Monday on Raw.
Kelly says:
“The biggest compliment for me was the fans voting for me on Raw. I feel like the fans have really connected with me for five years. I think some might see me as the underdog – always working hard, but just never getting a chance.”
On the other Divas’ reactions, she adds:
“The Divas were standing there by the locker room, waiting and clapping for me. I’ve never been injured. I’ve worked the live events five years straight with no real off weeks. I’ve worked so hard for this, and I think the other Divas recognized that.”
Read the full piece here.
Six Knockout Elimination Tag Team Match Next Week
TNA has announced a Knockouts match for next week’s episode of Impact Wrestling, which will have ‘limited commercial interruption’ for the first time ever.
– In a 6 person elimination match, the Knockouts will be featured as Knockouts Champion Mickie James teams with Tara and Miss Tessmacher to take on Angelina Love, Winter, and Madison Rayne
More info here.
Madison Rayne vs Tara Announced for July 14th Impact
Former allies Madison Rayne and Tara will finally meet in the ring on July 14th, it was announced on Impact Wrestling tonight.
In a special episode of Impact, the former Knockouts Champions will square off after months of animosity stemming from Madison’s mistreatment of Tara.
Last year, Madison brought Tara ‘out of retirement’, in storyline, as her personal ally and problem solver. However, the relationship disintegrated earlier this year with Tara helping Mickie win a match at Sacrifice that ensured Tara’s freedom from Rayne.
Who do you think will win this big match?
Impact Feedback: June 23rd, 2011
Get your weekly dose of Knockouts action on tonight’s Impact. To watch, tune into Spike TV from 9pm ET.
Discuss the show in the comments!
Allison Danger Unveils ‘Womanist Revolution’
Independent wrestler Allison Danger, who had been teasing a revolution of some sort in the past few weeks, has today announced exactly what she means.
Writing on her blog, Danger revealed that she is spearheading a ‘womanist revolution’ in wrestling.
She writes:
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The time has come where I take this term “womanist” and make it my own. Not just for my sake but for the sake of women wrestlers and the fans who know that change MUST happen now.
Female wrestlers-how sick and tired are you of men in suits in their offices telling us “Oh, yeah, you are great but you need to surgery/weight loss/look like every other female on the roster to really be considered”? Notice how the terms “train harder at practice” or “improve your in-ring skills” are not a part of this. Why do fans walk out during our matches? Why should we be the popcorn or piss break? Because for too long now we have been told our looks are the only thing people want to see. And history has proved my theory. We as wrestlers have become complacent. Why work harder when some fake hair and a crash diet are all we need to succeed? This is simply not good enough anymore. And if you think it is good enough, then this revolution is not for you. Be prepared to get out of my way and the way of those who are ready to fight for change.
Now don’t misconstrue this as an “anti-plastic surgery” rant. You want something larger/smaller/completely different then go on with your bad self. I am not here to judge and I will openly admit that I nearly went down that path myself. But never let anything overshadow your passion for wrestling. Never let it take down your desire to improve, to grow, to be the best WRESTLER you can be. Do not let it make you lazy. Do not rest your laurels simply on your cup size.
It is time we show offices and fans alike that looking different makes us special, not unemployable. But at the end of the day, what is most important is our performance. Are you not sick of being told “eh, you are ok for a girl”? I am. But I can’t potentially change a mind without looking at myself, seeing where I need improvement and actually DOING IT. I feel fortunate that there are women in this business who are leading by example. Despite their years in wrestling they have not once stopped trying to be better. Without knowing it, they are my inspiration. Despite the cattiness people assume when females are involved, I am happy for the successes of these peers and will continue to cheer them on. I would rather delight in some healthy competition and try to rise to their level than attempt to discredit them or hold them back to my level or lower. Ladies, let us delight in the successes of hardworking peers and hold ourselves to a higher standard.
Bookers/Writers- When did pride stop being a reason for a match? Why, when woman are involved, must it be about “bitch, you stole my man” or “I can’t believe she is wearing my/that outfit” or “everyone is just jealous of my beauty”? Until you start booking female wrestlers under 17 how about we keep that high school booking out of it? Why, in certain promotions, must every female be associated with a male wrestler (usually in a sexual context) to be considered worthy of tv or ring time? A women’s division should be just that: a division of female wrestlers. Make it about pride, about sport, about who is the best wrestler, about gold. Please stop turning this into a silly catfight that undermines both the talent and the fans. A possible rule of thumb: If Maury Povich would have a show on it then maybe its not meant for a wrestling storyline.
If your females are drawing the best ratings don’t cut their time and segments. Why punish them for being successful? Maybe tighten up YOUR work and give everyone better storylines. There is so much tremendous talent, contracted and not, but EVERYONE within a promotion and company pull their weight for the better of the product. From the music guy to the ring crew to the wrestlers to the promoters/owners-we all have to pull together and work as a cohesive to take all of professional wrestling to another level.
Fans-Just as there are different genres of wrestling, they are different genres of fans. For those who see female wrestling simply as fodder for your tissue soiling, please know deep down you are not and never will be my motivation as a wrestler. What you and your genitalia do on your own time has nothing to do with me and my performance. For the fans who simply hate women in wrestling and have permanently closed your mind to the possibility, best wishes to you. You are as hopeless a cause to me as I am to you. This revolution is for those who love us/hate us/indifferent to us but whose hearts open to the potential of what women’s wrestling can be. You have a voice. Use it proactively. If you hate what is on television then shut it off! Find what you do like and respect and support them. If you hate American female wrestling, don’t punish the Joshi scene, give it a shot. If there are 32 flavors of ice cream, why limit yourself to vanilla or chocolate? Have a favorite female independent wrestler, especially one who does not fit the “mold”? Show your support. Follow them on Twitter, come to indy shows they are on, rock their shirts. But please show your support in a respectful manner. Emailing powers that be with “you are an idiot if you don’t hire XYZ” will just fall on deaf ears. Posting on message boards that “Wrestler XYZ is the greatest ever nuf said” then sticking your fingers in your ears will fail you every time.
If everyone does their part we can, as a whole, bring female wrestling to a whole other level. We can rise like a phoenix from the ashes. Let us take back female wrestling and show that, if done right, 32 flavors can be incredible.
I am aware that in past years, I have sinned against what I am preaching now. But by fronting this revolution, I accept my mistakes, I accept my responsibilities and I pledge to give 100% to changing the future. My signature below is my promise to the Womanist Revolution.
I am Allison Danger and I am your Feminist Icon.[/notice]
Danger will be debuting for WSU this Saturday, facing Cindy Rogers in the latter’s retirement match.
In Video: Melina Does Media in Singapore
Former Divas Champion, Melina, is in Singapore doing some promotional work for WWE with John Morrison.
You can check out some videos of her doing interviews below:
Thanks to Tiarnán for the tip.
Jessie Kaye: Road to the Ring – Episode 2
The second episode of Jessie Kaye: Road to the Ring is here!
In this episode Jessie pushes herself to the limit in a spin-a-thon, and then continues her training at Gillberg’s Wrestling Academy. She is pressing on to follow her dream to become a professional wrestler. Watch her journey unfold in this web series from Diva-Dirt.com.
Follow Jessie Kaye on Twitter at @JessieKayeRTTR.
Tweet about Road to the Ring using the hashtag #RoadtotheRing.
For more on Road to the Ring visit http://diva-dirt.com/jessiekaye.
What did you think of the episode? Tell us in the comments!
In Video: New Episode of WSU Uncensored
Check out the new episode of WSU Uncensored ahead of the WSU Uncensored Rumble iPPV this Saturday:
“In this Uncensored Rumble iPPV Preview Edition, we recap all the latest personal issues that are going on in WSU. Also in this episode is a special look at WSU 2011 Hall of Famer, April Hunter. Mercedes Martinez, Jessicka Havok, Alicia, Brittney Savage, The Belle Saints, The Boston Shore, Nikki Roxx and Sassy Stephanie are just some of the WSU Wrestlers covered in WSU Uncensored #15.”
Christina Crawford Returns to FCW, Irena Janjic Debuts
It looks like Christina Crawford has been re-signed by WWE. She and newcomer, Irena Janjic, debuted at an FCW house show last night.
Christina recently appeared on WWE Tough Enough after being released from her previous developmental contract to take part in the show. She was the last female contestant standing on the show.
Meanwhile, Janjic is a former trainee of Lance Storm’s wrestling academy, and was most notably showcased on the opening episode of Canadian series, World of Hurt. She was signed earlier this year alongside fellow Storm Academy trainee, Tenille. Tenille has yet to debut in FCW.
The duo teamed up to face fellow FCW Divas, Audrey Marie and Sonia, in tag team action but came out on the losing end as Irena was rolled up for the pinfall.
Photo credit: Jasmine