WWE LIVE takes to their tour of Tokyo, Japan with massive intensity as The Kabuki Warriors earn a win over The IIconics. This win propels them into a future title opportunity for the tag team belts. Their mouthpiece Paige laid down the challenge in a backstage segment just last week. The Kabuki Warriors pick up … Read more
EXCUSE ME!!!!! That’s right the former General Manager herself is ready to sit down and dish with Diva Dirt! Guerrero had an impressive nine-year run with WWE where she served many managerial roles for countless superstars. We witnessed her having on-screen romances with Edge and Dolph Ziggler, partnering up with LayCool, and having a distaste … Read more
Being underrated is a term that gets tossed around a lot when it comes to professional wrestling. Of course, every fan has their favorites which is all part of the fun. At some point though credit should be given where credit is due. Inspired by Ring The Belle’s most recent upload on YouTube, Diva Dirt … Read more
For this week we travel back to about three years ago when the SmackDown Women’s Championship was introduced. It took place at Backlash. This moment was shortly after the brand extension/split was reintroduced and the SmackDown women’s division was considered at the top of its game.
This was a six-pack challenge elimination match. It included, Alexa Bliss, Becky Lynch, Naomi, Carmella, Nikki Bella, and Natalya. All six women were vying for the chance to become the first-ever SmackDown Women’s Championship.
If you know your history, you know the outcome of this match. Regardless it was a massive step in the women’s evolution.
Only time will tell how WWE’s new Executive Directors for RAW and SmackDown will benefit the women’s locker room. It was announced today by WWE that Paul Heyman will be the Executive Director of RAW. Eric Bischoff will take on the same role for SmackDown.
WWE.com reported their roles to include the following:
“In their executive roles, Heyman and Bischoff will oversee the creative development of WWE’s flagship programming and ensure integration across all platforms and lines of business. The creation of these roles further establishes WWE’s ability to continuously reinvent its global brand while providing two distinct creative processes for its flagship shows.”
These newly created positions will still have to report directly to the Chairman and CEO, Vince McMahon. Both Heyman and Bischoff have served as Presidents themselves in the past to both ECW & WCW respectively.
So how may all of this affect the women’s rosters?
Heyman has been known to create an impact in the careers of many women in wrestling history. More predominantly women such as Renee Young, Beth Phoenix, and Natalya have cited him as an influencer in their careers. All three spoke highly of him on his “My Name is Paul Heyman” DVD.
ECW & WCW weren’t exactly known for their women’s wrestling. Although this may have been the case, these two men have worked in other promotions that highlighted women’s matches.
In May, an article by 411Mania transcribed 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff where he focused on why women in WCW never went anywhere. Bischoff had the following to say:
“Well, there just wasn’t as many credible, athletic, believable women in 1997 as there are today,” Bischoff said. “It wasn’t like there were women all over the United States, or all over the world, training to become professional wrestlers, number one. There was no Performance Center, not too many women were interested in coming down to the Power Plant to train, to become professional wrestlers. You couldn’t really put an ad in the paper and expect to have much luck. So there just wasn’t the talent pool in 1997 of women wrestlers as there are today. It wasn’t until recently — we’re talking about 2019.”
It has further been announced by PWInsider that Heyman has been talked to about this role since February. Bischoff’s involvement has been more recent within the past few weeks.
What are your thoughts on this new development? Do you think that Heyman and/or Bischoff will benefit women’s wrestling in WWE? Discuss your thoughts in the comment section!!
Love is in the air, and with that WWE has a new power couple. At the climax of WWE Stomping Grounds, real life couple Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins was brought together in a storyline thanks to Lacey Evans being the special guest referee in the WWE Universal Championship match. There, Evans would take advantage … Read more
Slammiversary is quickly approaching for IMPACT Wrestling and they have added another match to its growing card. Previously it was reported that there will be a four-way Monster’s Ball match for the Knockouts Championship. Now we have an intergender match featuring Tessa Blanchard as she goes one-on-one with Sami Callihan in singles action. Blanchard has … Read more
AEW will have its second pay-per-view event, Fyter Fest, this Saturday in Daytona Beach, Fla. Although she is not scheduled on this event as of this writing, Diva Dirt’s own Simon Hannig had a chance to talk with one of AEW’s top female talent – Dr. Britt Baker. Doctor by day, professional wrestler by night, … Read more
History was made this week on NXT in the women’s division. Shayna Baszler defended her championship in the first-ever NXT women’s Steel Cage against Io Shirai. This was placed in the main event spot. This wouldn’t be the first time Shirai had a crack at the NXT Women’s Championship. She failed to become champion at … Read more
It has previously been circulating in the news that Harvard Business School will be conducting a class that will include a case study on WWE. The course titled, “Business of Entertainment, Media and Sports” will be available to students in the fall. Thanks to the instructor of the course Professor Anita Elberse, Wrestling Inc. received an … Read more
NXT Superstar Kacy Catanzaro watched Stomping Grounds this past weekend and paid close attention to Ricochet’s United States Championship match. This was his first singles title match since being called up to the main roster. He faced the current champion, Samoa Joe.
Catanzaro and Ricochet are a real-life couple so she watches with anticipation as he attempts to gain his first title since being called up from NXT. She is joined by fellow NXT talent Chelsea Green and Deonna Purrazzo while watching.
Nervous throughout the video she comments on him doing springboards and how she always hopes he lands them. This is something she is always concerned for herself as well when she executes them.
Ricochet does capture his first title much to Catanzaro’s delight.
What do you think of this reaction video? Do you think that Catanzaro could become a future Women’s Champion? Discuss your thoughts in the comment section below!
The Extreme Rules pay-per-view is now decided for the SmackDown Women’s Championship. That’s right, we are going to receive a spitting image of Stomping Grounds. Alexa Bliss has officially received another title shot at the next pay-per-view. Thanks to Nikki Cross, Bliss will go one-on-one with Bayley because Cross defeated the champion on tonight’s show. … Read more
Awesome Kong returned to the ring in May to AEW’s Double or Nothing debut pay-per-view. This was her first time stepping back in the ring since 2016. She plays Tammé “The Welfare Queen” Dawson on Netflix’s hit show GLOW so she hasn’t been completely out of the spotlight. Regardless of that fact, Kong still felt nervous … Read more
It’s the RAW after a controversial Stomping Grounds pay-per-view and next up is Extreme Rules next. Stomping Grounds was controversial partly due to the repetitive nature of the booking. Regardless of that fact it can be argued that the event pulled off some good matches overall depending on who you converse with. As a majority, … Read more
Kiera Hogan has finally embraced her Girl on Fire gimmick on IMPACT! She recently has returned to her heel gimmick that she is most notable for from the independent scene. Hogan has been a prominent member of the heel stable Cutie Pie Club in Shine Wrestling prior to signing with IMPACT. Finally, as of May, … Read more
To start of Monday Night RAW just a few moments ago, Becky Lynch came out to join Seth Rollins to discuss their wins from Stomping Grounds. After Rollins gushed that Lynch is the best there is to have his back, Baron Corbin’s music hit. This was enough of a distraction for Lacey Evans to attack … Read more
Hey Diva Dirt readers! It is time to submit your questions for Tasha Steelz! An interview is set for the New Jersey native happening this Wednesday June 26. Steelz is most notably known for her time as a member of the stable Team Adams. This stable has previously included current NXT talents Deonna Purrazzo and … Read more
At the Stomping Ground pay-per-view on Sunday we witnessed Becky Lynch coming to the aide of Seth Rollins, her real-life boyfriend. In May it was confirmed by the couple themselves that they are indeed dating. Since then they have been spotted backstage together on WWE programming but haven’t brought the relationship into the ring. During … Read more
RISE has announced that they have added multiple tournaments during AEW’s All Out Weekend. This will take place on Sept. 1 in Chicago. In Chicago, their home, The Berwyn Eagles Club in Berwyn, IL, they introduced the first in a SERIES of Tournaments they are looking to host in the back half of 2019. The … Read more
In a recent report by WrestlingNews.co they focused on the topic of why R-Truth is being a focal point. Vince McMahon is high on R-Truth because he isn’t afraid to do the silly things and he is up for anything. In turn, this add’s Carmella to the conversation. Although McMahon didn’t say the same about … Read more
Becky Lynch was recently interviewed by Brian Koppleman on his podcast. Among the many topics discussed was Lynch’s time in developmental. She was in NXT from 2013 to 2015 where she eventually was ushered in as part of the Four Horsewomen along with Sasha Banks, Charlotte Flair, and Bayley. She is the current RAW Women’s … Read more
Stephanie McMahon was asked by WrestlingNews.co as she was at an airport about AEW. She was asked about what her thoughts on that promotion is and if it is good for professional wrestling. Her response prior to walking off was as follows:
“You know, I think it’s going to force everybody to be the best that they can.”
Other questions involved if she will have any involvement in the XFL, what is a favorite vintage t-shirt of hers, the WWE case study at Harvard Business School, and Ronda Rousey’s status. As far as her involvement of XFL she states she is not a part of it at this time.
When asked about Ronda Rousey and her future with WWE, McMahon said the following:
“You’d have to ask her.”
What are your thoughts on Stephanie’s responses? Let us know in the comment section!
Stardom has wrapped up their Shining Stars 2019 show which took place in two parts. Both a day and evening show took place. The evening show witnessed a Goddesses of Stardom Championship match. Here is the rundown of the day event: Singles Match: Death Yama-san defeats Saya Iida Tag Team Match: Oedo Tai (Andras Miyagi & Natsuko Tora) defeats Starlight Kid & Tam … Read more
As of this weekend, Indi Hartwell is the new World Series Wrestling (WSW) Women’s Champion. She defeated the inaugural champion, Jordynne Grace. Defeating Grace means that Hartwell has brought the championship home to a native of Australia. Grace won the title from a tournament in March to crown the inaugural champion. She was the only … Read more
Brandi Rhodes revealed on this weeks The Road to Fyter that AEW will be unveiling their Women’s World Championship at their All Out event. All Out will take place on August 31. The day of the reveal may have been announced but there are currently no other details at this time. Certain details such as … Read more
In March during the season finale of Total Bellas in March, Nikki Bella announced her retirement from the ring. At the time she referenced her prior neck injury and compared it very similar to the same injury Paige has and why she had to retire as well. On Jimmy Fallon this week she went into a little more detail.
“For me, I really wanted to go back and fight for the tag titles and you know I have always had my neck issues after my neck surgery it hasn’t been okay. So I feel like I needed to get a checkup before we went back for the tag titles. And it came back that I herniated the disc above where I had the surgery, I have all this inflammation around the metal, and I have a cyst on my brain. So they were like you’re done. No more.”
Although it was assumed, Nikki and Brie officially confirmed that there will be a season five of Total Bellas coming. Prior rumors have also stated that the twins along with Paige will not be returning to Total Divas however nothing has been officially announced. Ronda Rousey, Charly Caruso, and Sonya Deville have all been rumored to be joining the cast. Caruso did confirm this on her Twitter account. The official cast has not been announced for the ninth season at this time.
What do you think of this unfortunate update provided by Nikki? Would you have liked to see the Bella Twins become the Women’s Tag Team Champions? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below!
