SmackDown Spoilers: August 26th, 2011
Spoilers for this week’s episode of SmackDown. The show airs on Friday on Syfy.
Maryse Injury Update
WWE Diva Maryse has updated fans via Twitter on the status of her recent abdominal hernia injury. Maryse announced the injury, which has prevented her from competing in the ring, a few weeks ago. Today she revealed that she’ll be having surgery tomorrow. The former Divas Champ tweeted: Pre-Op appointment today, blood work, MRI, ects. … Read more
Raw Redux (August 22nd, 2011): A Solid Match And One Wicked Love Triangle Make For A Perfect Edition of Raw
Sunshine and rainbows. Puppies and kittens. Raindrops on roses. These are just a few of my favorite things. And last night, my favorite things gained another addition; soap-opera like editions of Monday Night Raw. In my humble opinion, randomocity makes the world a better place and Raw had a little bit of everything this week. … Read more
Trish Stratus Unveils Yoga DVD Cover
There’s good news and bad news. Good: There is a new Trish Stratus DVD on the horizon. Bad: It’s not a follow-up documentary to WWE’s 100% Stratusfaction Guaranteed like we had hoped. However, fans will be able to get their yoga on with the Stratusfying One as she expands her ever-growing Stratusphere Yoga brand. RELATED: … Read more
In Video: Pro-Wrestling: EVE Announces 10 Names for October Shows
Pro-Wrestling: EVE has announced 10 names for its October EVE vs Ice Ribbon shows via a video package. Names include Jenny Sjodin, Alpha Female, April Davids and more. Check it out below:
Raw Response: August 22nd, 2011
Get your Monday night Divas fix by tuning in to Raw 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!
In Video: CHIKARA Releases Free Match Between Sara Del Rey & Toshie Uematsu
CHIKARA has released a free match on YouTube today featuring Sara Del Rey and Japanese wrestler, Toshi Uematsu, who debuted for CHIKARA in March. Check out the match:
In Video: Reby Sky Signs New Lucha Libre USA Contract
It looks like Reby Sky, who has been gaining a lot of traction on the independent scene over the past year, is staying put with Lucha Libre USA. Reby posted a video last week of her signing a new with the company. Watch it below: Last year, Reby revealed that she turned down an offer … Read more
Beth Phoenix vs Katie Lea OVW Ladder Match Featured on WWE’s “Ladder Match 2: Crash & Burn” DVD
Very cool news, indeed. WWE will be featuring the first ever Divas ladder match on its next compilation DVD, reveals WWEDVDNews.com. The match between Beth Phoenix and Katie Lea (now Winter in TNA) took place in Ohio Valley Wrestling while it was a WWE developmental territory, thus making it the only Divas ladder match in … Read more
In Video: Mickie James in AAA 8-Way Elimination Match for Reina de Reinas Championship
Former Knockouts Champion, Mickie James, recently returned to Mexico to compete for AAA following her debut a couple of months ago at TripleMania. This time Mickie — who is a heel in AAA — competes in an eight-way elimination match for the Reina de Reinas Championship. The other participants are Pimpinela Escarlata, Cynthia Moreno, Faby … Read more
Season Two for Tough Enough?
Unofficial confirmation, perhaps? Tough Enough host Stone Cold Steve Austin revealed to the UK’s Daily Star that a second season is in the works. Buried in an interview with the newspaper is this line: “Another Tough Enough is in the pipeline too, Austin reveals.” The first season of Tough Enough earlier this year saw Trish … Read more
In Video: CM Punk and John Cena Sing Happy Birthday to Eve Torres
Former Divas Champ, Eve Torres got a WWE-sized birthday gift last night during the Raw brand house show when CM Punk and John Cena led the crowd in singing happy birthday to her. In true E-V-E style, the now 27-year-old ushered in her birthday with a booty pop. (No one tell Beth or Natalya!) All … Read more
Pro-Wrestling: EVE Announces New Venue for EVE vs Ice Ribbon – Full Details
Pro-Wrestling: EVE issued the following regarding their upcoming EVE vs Ice Ribbon events. The shows have had to switch venues. The company has also announced a third show in addition to the two previously announced. Read below: [notice]MAJOR PRO-WRESTLING:EVE NEWS UPDATE: NEW VENUE, NEW TIMES, NEW SHOW, NEW NAMES – 1PW TICKET BUYERS TAKE A … Read more
News in Brief: New Ice Ribbon Champion, Del Rey on SHIMMER/ROH, Eve’s Birthday Photoshoot
You bring the coffee, we’ll bring the news! This is Diva Dirt’s news in brief, giving you the 411 on some of the little news items from the past couple of days. Let’s delve in, shall we? * Ice Ribbon crowned a new ICEx60 Champion today at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. Hikari Minami defeated … Read more
SmackDown Redux (August 19th, 2011): “Come On, AJ!”
This week on Friday Night SmackDown, Natalya trades in her fellow Diva of Doom, Beth Phoenix for the feisty Alicia Fox, as they face off against the team of former NXT rookie Diva, AJ and the reigning Divas Champion, Kelly Kelly. Can the champ ride her SummerSlam momentum to another win over the Divas of … Read more
In Video: Natalya Talks About Divas of Doom
WWE.com has released a video of Natalya talking about her new team with Beth Phoenix, the Divas of Doom. Watch below: Natalya also did an interview with the London Free Press talking about Divas of Doom. Excerpt: “I’ve been in WWE three years and I’ve evolved … I’ve grown a lot,” said Neidhart. “There’s been … Read more
John Morrison: “Melina is Most Talented Diva Ever Employed by WWE”
WWE Superstars, John Morrison, had high praise indeed for girlfriend and former Diva, Melina, in a recent interview. Speaking to Canada’s London Free Press, JoMo stated that Melina was “the most talented diva ever to be employed by WWE.” John continues: She’s got charisma and sex appeal. But the main thing that sets her apart … Read more
Council for Unity’s Lisa Wright Apologizes to Be a Star Alliance and WWE
As reported yesterday, Council for Unity member Lisa Wright wrote a letter to the Be a Star Alliance questioning its affiliation with WWE. Over the past few months, WWE has teamed with Be a Star for an anti-bullying campaign and has aired commercials for the campaign on its programming. RELATED: Be a Star Targeted for … Read more
Impact Write-Up (August 18th, 2011): Traci’s Law, Contract Quest Continues, Winter is Blood Thirsty (Literally!)
Oh lard! Has it been a week already?! I can’t even keep up anymore. I have to tell you that these Knockouts just keep coming. Once again, we’ve got a near full roster on the show and you can bet your ass it’s worth the watch. Last week, we saw a former champion take on … Read more
SmackDown Discussion: August 19th, 2011
Tune in to Friday Night SmackDown to see what the blue brand Divas are up to this week. Watch at 8pm ET on Syfy. Discuss the show in the comments!
Is ‘Knockout Law’ Coming Back to Impact Wrestling?
Last night on Impact Wrestling, returning Knockout Traci Brooks appeared in a segment with Eric Bischoff, re-applying for the position she once held as ‘Knockout Law’. For those who didn’t watch at the time, basically it was a General Manager type role for the Knockouts division. Check out the segment below: Thoughts: I’ve always wanted … Read more
Mickie James vs Winter Rematch on September 1st Impact
Former Knockouts Champ, Mickie James, will get her rematch against new champion, Winter, on the September 1st episode of Impact, it has been revealed. James defeated Madison Rayne on last week’s Impact Wrestling to earn the title shot. The match will be filmed on location in Huntsville, Alabama next Thursday. Watch the promo last night … Read more
Mickie James Talks About Being a Woman in a Man’s Sport
Now former Knockouts Champion, Mickie James, talked about the trials and tribulations women in wrestling continue to face in a new interview with the Ledger Enquirer. Mickie admits that, despite being a top name herself in the business, wrestling is still male-dominated and the women aren’t taken as seriously. She says: As a woman I … Read more
Be a Star Targeted for Affiliation with WWE Following Vickie Guerrero ‘Fat Jokes’
Well, it’s about time someone poked holes in WWE’s affiliation with the ‘Be a Star’ anti-bullying campaign. That someone is Lisa Wright from the Council for Unity, who wrote a letter — obtained by the Wrestling Observer — to Be a Star following ‘fat jokes’, construed as bullying, being made about Vickie Guerrero on air. … Read more
Queen of Covers: Trish Stratus’ Sweat Equity Magazine Cover Unveiled
Okay, now she’s just showing off! Less than a month after revealing her hot cover for Revive magazine, Trish Stratus is at it again! This time, Trish is all about the yoga, posing on the cover of Sweat Equity magazine. With her yoga mat, fitgloves and sneakers in tow, Trish is ready to school us … Read more
Impact Wrestling Feedback: August 18th, 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!