Former Diva Search winner, Eve Torres has mystified fans by adopting a unique spin on the moonsault as her finisher. When I first saw it, my jaw dropped and on the two occasions she’s busted it out, it’s been perfection! The exciting move came as a shock from such a Diva — I mean Eve’s not exactly known for her in-ring prowess. But it only takes only one move to wow fans and Eve is bound to turn heads & be taken a little more seriously with her fierce handspring moonsault.
Watch Eve’s finisher, which we’ve dubbed ‘Forbidden Fruit’ below:
So as an ode to Eve, we have collated some of the other Divas who’ve used the moonsault in their arsenal — well kinda. We didn’t get too far so we included some other moonsault-esque moves too!
# Saturday, Saturday # That can only mean one thing it’s time for the continuation of our favourite new webseries *cough* ‘Ask the Divas’. This week, The Bella Twins, Maria, Lilian Garcia and Tiffany dispense advice: Diva Dirt was shown a short preview clip of next week’s episode, featuring only Maria! Now we can’t repost … Read more
This week, we are treated to a TNA Knockout webmatch between the two accessories of the Sharmell vs. Jenna Morasca contest at Victory Road. Consequently, we also get a sneak peek of things to come toward the PPV. Awesome Kong (looking just fine without Raisha Saeed in her corner) unleashes some pent-up aggression against her … Read more
Three months after the fact, people are still talking about the trainwreck that was WrestleMania 25 [seriously, we need to name that shit — WrestleManiagate? Comment with your suggestions!] on April 5th. The latest Diva to weigh in is former four time Women’s Champion, Lita – real name Amy Dumas – in an interview with … Read more
After the fire returned to the Michelle/Melina feud last week, one would think that the WWE would want to capitalize on this and keep the momentum rolling. But of course, this is the WWE we’re talking about, so it only makes sense for them to leave those two off next show COMPLETELY. I’m not going to get into why this was a dumb move (you all can do that in the comments), so let’s just move past this logic fail and take a look at who did make it onto the show.
Layla, wearing a Miami Heat jersey (she was a dancer for them the year they won the NBA Championship, in case you didn’t hear JR say that every.single.time. she’s wrestled). JR says she’s part of the reason Shaquille O’Neal watches Smackdown. (Actually, I saw him in person at a RAW in Miami back in 2005, so maybe he’s a bigger fan of the red brand.) Layla takes the mic, saluting Miami. She displays some decent mic skills, though nothing to write home about. Though, when you’re going for a cheap pop in your home town, how much skill do you really need? She puts down the mic and cues a seizure-inducing music and lights combo and then starts to dance.
Her dancing is of the “basketball half-time dancer” variety, which makes sense with her background. Still, it’s a little strange with one woman doing it – it’s one of those things that look better synchronized with several other girls. Alone, she looks a little bit like she’s having a fit. This goes on a little bit longer than necessary before Carlito’s music hits (scratch that.. it’s Ricky Ortiz). Ricky mocks Layla dancing a bit and goes on a spiel about motivation and inspiration before going for the cheap heat, dissing the Heat. He attempts to “RALLY UP!” the crowd, while Layla looks unamused. He gives her a towel to spin around, and she plays ball a bit, but then drops it, giving him a disgusted look and exiting stage left. I’m not familiar with Ricky Ortiz’s schtick, but I assume dropping his towel is like dropping a cheerleader’s Spirit Stick? No? Okay, I won’t try to rationalize it.
Layla showed a bit more personality than she usually gets to in the various tag team matches she’s inserted into, but I always find it a bit lame when heels become temporary faces in their home towns, just in the name of getting some cheap pops or putting over a heel. Do it like Chris Jericho does – diss your home town! It makes you an even better heel, I promise!
This week’s installment of TNA Impact was jam-packed with Knockout action, including two promos and the debut of Sarita and Alissa Flash.
First, Impact delivered a promo setting up Sharmell vs. Jenna Morasca. Both Sharmell and Jenna hold nothing back in expressing their ill feelings towards one another. Jenna does not seem intimidated at all by Sharmell, but appears to overcompensate with words what Sharmell has in experience. I’m not exactly sure where Sojourner Bolt and Awesome Kong fit in at Victory Road, seeing as the match is still advertised as Sharmell vs. Jenna. Given the impression that each competitor will have her own lady in her corner respectively, it doesn’t do much to level the playing field. Jenna would easily have the edge with Kong at her side. Though, what’s most amusing is that TNA seems to be really treating this as a serious match. Well if you’ve got to admire anything about TNA, it’s got to be their ability to hype anything. Just as I anticipated, this will be only one of two Knockout matches. So, it’s nothing for fans to pull their hair out or souse their eyes out for just yet. I fear it will be that unimpressionable.
Watch the video below:
Further down the lineup, the Beautiful People make their way to the ring with some choice words in mind.
Watch the promo and the Sarita-Alissa match after the cut:
In the latest Night of Champions promotional package, which airs as part of tonight’s SmackDown, Melina is included among a burst of title contenders that includes Jeff Hardy, Dolph Ziggler, Mickie James and John Cena. The four are confirmed to face the World Heavyweight, Intercontinental, Divas and WWE Champions respectively next Sunday. I guess we … Read more
Following Raw and SmackDown, the ECW Divas got their WWE Superstars debut last night. It would be Brie Bella taking on Katie Lea, in a rematch to the Nikki-Katie match on ECW last week. The Bellas have impressed me more and more since moving to ECW, so could they make it three weeks in a … Read more
Over the past few weeks, we’ve had a lot of concern from you guys as to Jillian‘s whereabouts. But good news — or bad news for Rosa Mendes, whichever way you wanna look at it! Jillian’s back! Here’s the scoop from our friends at the Wrestling Globe Newsletter: Jillian Hall has been dealing with an … Read more
TNA’s resident goth girl, Daffney recently did a fun interview with The Baltimore Sun‘s Kevin Eck, discussing [among other things] going through thumbtacks at Slammiversary and the subsequent episode of Impact last month. In the interview, Daff says the tacks hurt less than the extensive ink she has gotten on her arms and back. She … Read more
New TNA Knockouts Champion, Victoria has scored the cover of the new issue of ‘The Wrestler’ magazine which is being touted as the veteran’s first magazine cover in her long career. The issue will feature an in-depth cover piece on Victoria, whose title win was broadcast a week ago today. In it, she talks about … Read more
You guys have been voting for the 50 Sexiest Divas top 50 for over a week now and so far we have had a huge response! With 2 weeks still to go until polls close, I thought I’d give you periodical updates about how the countdown is shaping up! I can tell you that the … Read more
New WWE Diva, Serena Deeb made her FCW debut at a house show last night in Punta Gorda, Florida. It looks as though they have ditched the ‘Deeb’ as she went simply by the name of Serena. She teamed with Maria and Angela Fong in a winning effort against Alicia Fox, Layla and Natalya. So … Read more
Minor spoiler image for this Friday’s episode of SmackDown, as the gorgeous Layla returns to her Miami Heat roots this week. The show emanates from the American Airlines Arena, the home of the Heat, where Layla made her name as a dancer and earned an NBA championship ring. As you can see above, Layla returns … Read more
TNA Knockout, Christy Hemme who was sidelined last year in the midst of a huge push, has written a suggestive message on her MySpace teasing what I assume is her wrestling return. She writes: A little birdie told me that a certain firey redhead is coming back to kick some ASS! I will give you … Read more
# She’s a Diva Search reject that got future endeavored, Gail Kim was signed back which made fans suspicious, but now she’s back and she’s Wrestlicious # That was fun! Anyhoo, it looks like Wrestlicious has now signed former ECW Diva, Lena Yada! The 30-year-old [Dang, I didn’t know she was 30!] who recently worked … Read more
Wrestling veteran, Jacqueline has been released by TNA. Her profile was removed from the company’s website last week and by all indications, she is completely done with the company. Earlier this year, we reported that TNA had decided to drop Jacqueline as an on-air character, but had plans to use her in a behind the … Read more
We are looking for a guest panelist for tomorrow’s Roundtable recording. I realise it’s short notice, but if you are interested we require you be available at 9.30am ET and have access to Skype as well as suitable recording equipment. To take part in tomorrow’s recording or even future recordings, please e-mail me at [email protected].
TNA’s resident busy-body, Jeremy Borash has confirmed the company’s signing of Ayako Hamada — even though the news was confirmed by the new Knockout herself, months ago. He writes on where else, but Twitter: After months of rumors, I can finally confirm Japanese female star Ayako Hamada has signed with TNA. Hearing she arrives in … Read more
Spoilers for this Thursday’s WWE Superstars show are up. As always, highlight below to read. Brie Bella defeated Katie Lea Burchill, picking up the win with help from Nikki. Stay tuned for SmackDown spoilers ASAP!
Unless you’ve been living under a rock this past week, you know that the TNA Knockouts Championship changed hands on Thursday’s Impact. The wrestler formerly known as Victoria, Tara, now has the strap firmly in her grasp. Now while all that is just peaches and cream, I’ve found myself asking a question I’m sure is on everybody’s mind: Who’s next in line for a shot at the title? Here are my picks:
Angelina Love: This one is a given. No way is Angelina Love going to let her title go without a fight. I expect to see her in a rematch in the very near future.
Awesome Kong: Awesome Kong may have had Tara’s back during their tag match with The Beautiful People, but chances are she has her mind set on getting that belt back. Kong has been out of the title picture since losing it to Angelina Love and now would be the perfect time to get back in the game.
The Raw Divas weren’t the only ones getting ready for summer last night, as Stacy Keibler was spotted in a summery orange top at the Matt Leinhart Foundation’s Celebrity Bowl on Monday night. The Keib looked cute and well put together. Check out more images below: Meanwhile, it looks as though Stacy’s three years of … Read more
Last night’s Raw was a scary one, as WWE seemingly found a balance between the throwback T&A and actual wrestling. However, the two don’t quite go together and as the title of this post would suggest, I liken it to ‘running with scissors’. It wasn’t a bikini contest nor was it a respectable wrestling match, … Read more
This week’s Roundtable will be recorded on Thursday, the whole Diva Dirt team will be on hand plus a guest panelist. As with last week, we want your input on the topics we have to discuss! We’ll be reading out your comments/questions on the show! Please try to keep them short and sweet — just … Read more
You’d think Vince McMahon’s geriatrics would fail to shock us after all this time, but nope — the egotistical WWE Chairman has found even more salacious ways to make us shriek in horror. This time, Vince McMahon believes that Vickie Guerrero betrayed WWE by leaving the company to spend more time with her children. The … Read more
