SmackDown Spoilers: December 9th, 2011
Spoilers for this week’s SmackDown. The show airs on Friday at 8pm on Syfy:
In Video: Behind the Scenes at Lilian Garcia’s First Music Video Shoot
Returning Diva Lilian Garcia is tapping into the buzz surrounding her WWE return by targeting her first ever music video to debut this week also. The video for “U Drive Me Loca” will premiere on Friday, the same day that her SmackDown debut airs. However, today she has released a behind the scenes look at … Read more
Raw Redux (December 5th, 2011): The Rightful Number One Contender Question Continues to Fester
As if Raw wasn’t already confusing enough with all these EPIC Diva matches to catch up with (who can forget the 48-second instant classic a few weeks ago?!), things got even more dramatic this week when Eve Torres finally returned to the ring, having last been seen eating a top rope Glam Slam, to team … Read more
Lilian Garcia Discusses Her WWE Return, Thoughts on Going to SmackDown
Returning WWE Diva Lilian Garcia spoke about her return to WWE on last night’s Raw After Show, the show she previously co-hosted with Maria Kanellis. In a phone interview, Lilian said: “I’m kind of numb. I can’t believe all of this is happening right now!” Lilian explains how quickly her re-debut, which will be taped … Read more
In Video: December 5th Raw After Show Hosted by Maria Kanellis, Interview with Lilian Garcia
Check out last night’s Raw After Show below. This week, Maria Kanellis is joined by Jensen Karp and Lilian Garcia‘s husband, Chris Jozeph. Plus, Lilian calls in to discuss her WWE return. RELATED: – Lilian Garcia Discusses Her WWE Return, Thoughts on Going to SmackDown
Two Notable Names Backstage at Raw Last Night
Former WWE Women’s Champion Layla, who is recovering from her torn ACL and MCL injuries, was backstage at Raw last night. Also visiting was former WWE Diva, Cherry aka Kara Drew, who was part of the SmackDown brand from 2007-2008. As she has noted on Twitter, Cherry is very close friends with Divas Natalya and … Read more
Kharma Gets Engaged! Wait Till You See the Ring…
Congratulations are in order for WWE star Kharma (real name Kia Stevens) — she’s engaged! Kharma, the former Awesome Kong, announced her engagement on TMZ today and wow… Let’s just say that the engagement ring has to be seen! Her fiancé popped the question by presenting a ring that looks like a wrestling ring. #Inception … Read more
JoshiMania Now on DVD, Plus Limited Edition Signed Posters!
Talk about a fast turnaround! Smart Mark Video, the official DVD distributor for CHIKARA, has released all three nights of JoshiMania on DVD — less than 48 hours after the extravaganza came to a close! Official press release below: [notice]CHIKARA: All 3 nights of “JoshiMania” available on DVD right now! This past weekend we served … Read more
Raw Response: December 5th, 2011
Get your Monday night Divas fix by tuning in to Raw tonight at 9pm ET on the USA Network. Discuss the show in the comments! DIVA DIRT LIVE AT 11.15PM ET CLICK HERE
Lilian Garcia Returns to WWE
WWE.com has announced that former Raw ring announcer, Lilian Garcia, has officially returned to the company. Lilian, who retired from her post in 2009 after 10 years, tells WWE.com that she “missed it”. Garcia will now serve as the ring announcer for SmackDown on Friday nights. Read the announcement here. Listen to our 2010 interview … Read more
Video Exclusive: Manami Toyota Looks Back on Her Career, Wrestling in the US & More
You’ve seen the award presentation, and now we present the exclusive interview! RELATED: Video Exclusive: Manami Toyota Legacy Award Presentation at JoshiMania Night 1 Diva Dirt had the great distinction and honor of sitting down with the 2011 Diva Dirt Legacy Award recipient, Manami Toyota, backstage at JoshiMania Night 1 in Philadelphia, PA, last week. … Read more
Video Exclusive: Manami Toyota Legacy Award Presentation at JoshiMania Night 1
Last Friday in Philadelphia, PA, Diva Dirt inducted the second member of its exclusive Legacy Award winners’ circle — arguably the best female wrestler in the world, the iconic Manami Toyota. RELATED: Video Exclusive: Manami Toyota Looks Back on Her Career, Wrestling in the US & More We were honored to team up with CHIKARA … Read more
The Diva Mystery Continues: Alicia & Kelly Plotting Against Beth & Natalya?
Following on from Alicia Fox‘s mystery phone call a couple of weeks ago, WWE.com has a new video on its website filmed after last week’s Raw featuring Kelly Kelly and Foxy discussing something mysterious regarding Beth Phoenix and Natalya. When probed by the camera can what they’re talking about, they respond: “You’ll find out soon … Read more
Tough Enough Contestant Arrested for Drunk Driving
Former Tough Enough contestant and 2010 Miss USA, Rima Fakih, made headlines over the weekend after she was arrested on a drunk driving charge in Michigan, according to TMZ. It’s reported that Fakih originally tried to cover up the arrest, tweeting on Saturday: “Let’s clear things up now…. I’m NOT in Michigan and I’m NOT … Read more
Detailed JoshiMania Night 3 Report & Extensive Photo Gallery: Del Rey vs Hamada & More
We now have a second report from last night’s JoshiMania Night 3 event in Manhattan, NY, as well as over 100 photos. PREVIOUSLY: – JoshiMania Night 1 Results & Extensive Photo Gallery: Del Rey vs Aja Kong, Manami Toyota & More – JoshiMania Night 2 Results (Everett, MA): Aja Kong vs Ayako Hamada & More … Read more
The Diva Dirt Perfect 10: Week of November 27th, 2011
It’s back! The Diva Dirt Perfect 10 makes a return as we look at the movers and shakers of the Divas and Knockouts division this past week a la WWE.com’s Power 25. Which femme fatales impressed on Raw, SmackDown, NXT, Superstars, Impact Wrestling and FCW? (Note: Pay per views will be counted the following week.) … Read more
JoshiMania Night 3 Results (Manhattan, NY): Sara Del Rey vs Ayako Hamada & More
JoshiMania came to an end today with a matinee show in Manhattan, NY, headlined by Sara Del Rey taking on Ayako Hamada in the main event. PREVIOUSLY: – JoshiMania Night 1 Results & Extensive Photo Gallery: Del Rey vs Aja Kong, Manami Toyota & More – JoshiMania Night 2 Results (Everett, MA): Aja Kong vs … Read more
In Video: Knockouts Edition of TNA Spin Cycle with Karen Jarrett, Gail Kim, Rosita & Sarita
TNA has released a new episode of its TNA Spin Cycle show hosted by Jeremy Borash. The latest episode features the “bad girls” of TNA, Karen Jarrett, Knockouts Champion Gail Kim, Rosita and Sarita. Watch below:
Brooke Tessmacher Found Tara “Scary” When She Was Younger, Now She’s “Like Blood”
Impact Wrestling star Brooke Tessmacher has revealed that she once found tag team partner, Tara, “scary” — but now thinks of her as family! The bombshell Knockout, who celebrates her birthday today, says that she was intimidated by veteran Tara — previously Victoria in WWE — when she used to watch her on TV as … Read more
Maria Menounos Talks About Training for Tribute to the Troops Match
Extra co-host Maria Menounos, who will be returning to the WWE later this month for Tribute to the Troops, tweeted last night about her return to the ring and the training she’s undertaken. The 33-year-old wrote: “Started training for WWE Thursday [afternoon] and am so bruised & beaten up. Trained in an outdoor ring during … Read more
JoshiMania Night 2 Results (Everett, MA): Aja Kong vs Ayako Hamada & More
JoshiMania moves to Everett, MA for Night 2 featuring Aja Kong vs Ayako Hamada in the main event. PREVIOUSLY: – JoshiMania Night 1 Results & Extensive Photo Gallery: Del Rey vs Aja Kong, Manami Toyota & More Diva Dirt reader Dana Begeurie reporting… * Toshie Uematsu and Gami beat Cherry and Sawako Shimono. * Kaori … Read more
Lucha Libre USA Watch: Nurse Krissy Sealice (Kristin Astara) vs Nikki Corleone (Nikki Roxx)
< Welcome one and all to another exciting edition of the recently debuted, Lucha Libre USA Watch. Last time we met, we witnessed an interesting six Chica tag featuring some of the most well known female wrestlers in the world today! Tonight, however, we remove four of those women and prepare for a singles bout ... Read more
Exclusive: Brooke Tessmacher Says WWE Release Was “Expected”, TNA a “Dream Come True”
Former TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champion, Brooke Tessmacher, has been one of 2011’s rising stars in the Knockouts division, but there was a time when she never thought she’d step into a wrestling ring again. Prior to joining TNA — now Impact Wrestling — in 2010, Brooke was once part of WWE as one third … Read more
JoshiMania Night 1 Results & Extensive Photo Gallery: Del Rey vs Aja Kong, Manami Toyota & More
Last night, CHIKARA kicked off its three-night JoshiMania extravaganza in Philadelphia, PA, in a show headlined by Sara Del Rey facing her idol, returning to the US for the first time in years, Aja Kong. Plus, Manami Toyota was presented the Diva Dirt Legacy Award. Complete results and an extensive photo gallery below. Exclusive: Sara … Read more
Impact Write-Up (December 1st, 2011): Street Fighting and Car Washing… What More Could We Ask For?!
What’s up all my loyal ho-ho-hos?! I’m very thankful (you know, since that’s the actual holiday we just celebrated) that you’ve all managed to continue on our journey into Thursday night dominance after the much controversial Lingerie Bowl, and now we have a bikini car wash, but that will come later. This week, the greatest … Read more
In Video: Footage of Sarita’s Scary Injury in Mexico
As reported last week, TNA Knockout Sarita — known as Dark Angel in Mexico’s CMLL promotion — had a scary moment when she slipped off the top turnbuckle as she went for a dive to the outside, falling to the floor below. Sarita received medical attention and other than bumps and bruises, was said to … Read more