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Addition of women to Saudi Arabia show reportedly internally pitched to WWE

March 12, 2019 by Kristen Ashly

Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful reports that WWE has received internal pitches to add a women’s match to the show in Saudi Arabia, this coming May. “We can confirm there has been at least a pitch to involve women in the May Saudi Arabia show from WWE’s side of things. We’re told that it happened … Read more

Dana Brooke addresses Ronda Rousey in emotional letter

March 12, 2019 by Nick

Dana Brooke embodies the underutilized talent that WWE tends to sleep on. WWE is often scrutinized for turning a blind eye to certain talents that can easily become fan favorites. Brooke took her moment on RAW by giving a heartfelt speech in regards to her passion and love for the business. In a moment that … Read more

WWE can totally just scrap its Saudi Arabia deal

March 12, 2019 by Dean Buckley

UFC’s parent company, William Morris Endeavor (WME), has returned a $400 million investment to Saudi Arabia’s government investment fund, according to a report in the New York Times. The deal with Saudi Arabia was inked early last year in order to support the entertainment giant’s expansion plans, which would have included bringing its products to … Read more

Lana wastes a lot of salt and declares her WrestleMania match

March 11, 2019 by Kristen Ashly

In case you haven’t heard, Lana and Rusev have their own YouTube channel, and to call it entertaining is an understatement.

Earlier today, Lana posted a video with the caption “Lana aka #CJPerry is #SALTY and has #BREAKINGNEWS for #SDLIVE & #Wrestlemania !” In the video, Lana complains about the title landscape in the women’s division.

Specifically, Lana complains that Mandy Rose is declaring her own title matches.

“Only the McMahon family can make official title matches that are on Raw or SmackDown, or pay-per-views. So how is Mandy making a declaration that she has a title match at Fastlane versus Asuka?”

She also mentions people “just declaring when they were in the Elimination Chambers” and that she feels dumb for just waiting around for the McMahons to give her a chance, instead of just declaring a match.

Her breaking news?

“I’m declaring…that I’m going to face Asuka at WrestleMania for the Women’s SmackDown Live Title.”

“I’m declaring it, I’m grabbing the brass ring.”

She continues on by calling us all “salty” and then throwing Rusev into the mix.

“I think Rusev needs to declare to freakin’ face Daniel Bryan. Sorry, Kofi! Or make it a fatal three-way. If we’re just declaring!”

The video is being filmed on what appears to be a tour bus, with what appears to be Rusev behind the camera. Lana also clutches on to her dog, Joy. Watch the entire video above.

We’re not entirely sure what we’re watching, but we know one thing: Lana is wasting a lot of salt.

Do you think Lana’s declaration is real? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

*If used, please credit transcription to Diva Dirt.

Nia Jax & Tamina brawl with Divas of Doom & Boss ‘N’ Hug

March 11, 2019 by Joe Anthony Myrick

Last night at WWE Fastlane, Nia Jax and Tamina attacked WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Sasha Banks and Bayley after losing their title match. Beth Phoenix tried to intervene only to get laid out herself. Her best friend, Natalya, tried to make the save, only to get dropped for her troubles. Tonight on Raw, Nattie … Read more

Alexa Bliss to host this year’s WrestleMania

March 11, 2019 by Kristen Ashly

During tonight’s episode of Raw, Alexa Bliss teased that she would reveal who the host of this year’s WrestleMania would be. During A Moment of Bliss, Alexa Bliss came out and teased that she had the “scoop”, and was to reveal the host of the biggest show of the year for WWE. She listed off … Read more

Drew McIntyre on the evolution of women’s wrestling

March 11, 2019 by Lauren Founds

We always hear from women in WWE on how much wrestling has changed for them. One of the top male talents in the company gave his perspective on the evolution of women’s wrestling. Drew McIntyre was interviewed by Sportsnet’s Starting Lineup and gave his thoughts. “The girls were in short segments and not exactly the … Read more

Becky Lynch vows to run Ronda Rousey out of WWE

March 11, 2019 by Joe Anthony Myrick

In case you missed it, last night at WWE Fastlane, Becky Lynch earned herself entry into the Raw Women’s Championship match at WrestleMania. Albeit, her win over Charlotte Flair was via disqualification thanks to interference from Ronda Rousey. However, a win’s a win and per the match’s stipulation, Becky earned herself a first class ticket … Read more

Becky Lynch delivers praise to Toni Storm

March 11, 2019 by Kristen Ashly

During an interview with Cathy Kelley for WWE Now one day prior to this year’s Royal Rumble, Becky Lynch handed some high praise to WWE NXT UK’s Toni Storm. Lynch was asked if there was any one woman on any of the WWE and NXT rosters who could reach the same level success, or higher, … Read more

Brie Bella announces retirement

March 11, 2019 by Lauren Founds

On last night’s episode of Total Bellas, which was filmed back in October, Brie Bella announced she planned to officially retire from in-ring competition. Her and husband Daniel Bryan plan to move back to Phoenix to focus on expanding their family.

Transcription of quotes from the episode are provided by Fightful.

“So I decided after Evolution, I’m gonna be fully retired,” Brie states in the episode. “Fully done, and that Bryan and I are looking for a house in Phoenix, because we’re moving back.”

This comes as no big surprise, since Bella has been talking about retirement for some time. Brie had semi-retired a couple of years ago, so she could have a baby, and last year, she made a comeback to the ring. During her comeback, she was able to team back up with her sister Nikki, and also work a storyline with her husband against Miz and Maryse.

The comeback wasn’t as smooth as she had hoped for. Bella had a decent amount of ring rust and accidentally concussed Liv Morgan during a match on Raw. The backlash on social media took a huge toll on Brie, and she openly-admitted on another episode of Total Bellas that she later sunk into a depression. This probably had a hand in leading Bella to the ultimate decision: it was time to hang up the boots.

Nikki Bella gave her thoughts about her sister’s announcement during the episode.

“I’m a bit shocked right now hearing Brie say that she’s going to retire and move to Phoenix. Like, talk about dropping two huge bombs. I guess retirement, I always thought that’d be something Brie and I would talk about together. I just did not expect this big change after such an incredible comeback.”

Read the entire article with transcriptions from Fightful here.

What do you think of Brie retiring from wrestling? Leave a comment below and let us know.

Becky Lynch added to WrestleMania triple-threat

March 10, 2019 by Kristen Ashly

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Tonight during Fastlane, Becky Lynch won her bout against Charlotte Flair, and due to a previously determined stipulation, will be added to a match set for WrestleMania. Ronda Rousey will defend her Raw Women’s Championship against Flair and Lynch in a triple-threat, in what is rumored to be the main event of WWE’s biggest show … Read more

Beth Phoenix returns as Divas of Doom reunion is teased

March 10, 2019 by Joe Anthony Myrick

Tonight at WWE Fastlane, Bayley and Sasha Banks successfully retained their WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships. However, the challengers Tamina and Nia Jax were sore losers by attacking the champions after the match. Beth Phoenix – who had been playing play-by-play commentary during the match – took exception with this lack of sportsmanship. She scolded … Read more

Jordynne Grace becomes first-ever WSW Women’s Champion

March 31, 2019March 10, 2019 by Nick

A worldwide phenomenon is the best way to describe Jordynne Grace. As previously reported, Grace is the current PROGRESS Women’s Champion, which checks off Europe from her world domination. She can mark off one more continent on her checklist as she is now the first ever World Series Wrestling Women’s Champion. She is the only … Read more

AJ Lee redefined WWE Divas Era

February 14, 2020March 10, 2019 by Philip Lindsey

Pioneers is a series dedicated to the women who pushed forward the evolution in women’s wrestling. Diva Dirt staff will highlight women with spotlight pieces all March, in honor of Women’s History Month. It’s hard to imagine where the WWE women’s division would be right now if it weren’t for AJ Lee. It seems to … Read more

Melina’s most memorable moments in WWE

March 10, 2019March 9, 2019 by Philip Lindsey

Melina Perez wrestled for WWE from 2004 to 2011, starting with then-developmental territory OVW in March. After making her official debut in 2005, she eventually became one of the most iconic women from that era. She had a unique look and presence, but she also managed to match excellent mic skills with tremendous in-ring work. … Read more

SHINE 57 heats up as their champions get ready for battle

March 9, 2019 by Nick

SHINE 57 is due out next week on Mar. 16. The event will take place from La Boom in Queens, NY and will feature all three of their titles on the line. Rainbow Bright (Luscious Latasha and Gabby Gilbert) will defend their Shine Tag Team Championships against former champs Twisted Sisterz (Thunder Rosa and Holidead) … Read more

Kay Lee Ray wins Pro-Wrestling EVE Championship

March 10, 2019March 9, 2019 by Joe Anthony Myrick

Kay Lee Ray has been on a roll as of late. The ICW World Women’s Champion successfully defended her title at ICW Square Go! against NXT UK Women’s Champion, Toni Storm. Speaking of, WWE’s latest signee will be making her NXT UK debut this upcoming Wednesday. Before that happens, The Hardcore Daredevil had the chance … Read more

Nia Jax defends Roman Reigns after cancer speculation

March 9, 2019 by Kristen Ashly

Nia Jax proved today that blood is thicker than conspiracy theories, after she went on the defense against speculation from Dave Meltzer that Roman Reigns’ leukemia was questionable. It all started earlier today, when audio from an episode of Wrestler Observer Radio was passed around Twitter, where Meltzer speculated that the type of therapy that … Read more

Rosemary’s fight for Allie’s soul finalizes during The Dark War

March 9, 2019 by Nick

The saving of Allie’s soul has reached a moment of epic proportions as The Dark War culminates on IMPACT. The match took place last night between Team Rosemary vs. Team Su Yung. A three-on-three tag team match saw Rosemary – along with Jordynne Grace and Kiera Hogan – save Allie from Yung’s grasp. Allie and … Read more

Scarlett Bordeaux to make Impact in-ring debut against Disco Inferno

March 9, 2019 by Lauren Founds

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On this week’s episode of Impact, Disco Inferno went on a tirade trashing women’s wresting and targeting newly signed Impact star, Scarlett Bordeaux. Bordeaux was being interviewed by Josh Matthews when Disco Inferno interrupted and asked why would such a gorgeous woman want to wrestle since she was “going to suck.” He then went on … Read more

Madison Rayne on Scarlett Bordeaux and returning to Impact

March 8, 2019 by Kristen Ashly

Madison Rayne spent a year-and-a-half with Ring Of Honor, before being released. One day after her release from ROH, as previously reported, Rayne returned to her home at Impact Wrestling.

During a media press call, Nick Hausman asked Rayne why she returned to Impact, and what made the promotion different than other promotions. Quote transcriptions provided by Wrestling Inc.

“The main difference goes back to my personal feeling that Impact is home. I’ve been given a lot of creative freedom at Impact in the last 3-4 years.

Impact Wrestling is home for me and I’ve said many times how grateful I am for every opportunity that last year gave to me, including Impact Wrestling. But all of my appearances last year here, none of them were under contract – it was just a short visit.

At the end of the day, I have written so many chapters in my career, I have quite a few left to write, but I want to make sure those are written here at home with Impact Wrestling.”

Hausman also noted that newer Knockouts addition Scarlett Bordeaux seem to fit in with gimmicks from early in the women’s revolution. She was asked by Hausman if Bordeaux would fit in with the “Beautiful People”.

“Scarlett’s a character and it goes back to my love for the theatrical aspect of what Impact Wrestling brings to the table. I appreciate what Scarlett does for the company. She brings a level of sex appeal…and has no shame in showing her sex appeal.

But she’s also an athlete, so I’m starting to wonder if all of these vignettes aren’t a bit of smoke and mirrors to distract us from the fact that she actually is a competitor.”

Readers can view the entire article from Wrestling Inc. here. See the entire press media call in the video above.

Impact will stream United We Stand on Twitch, live from Rahway, New Jersey on April 4.

Should Madison Rayne have returned to Impact? Let us know in the comments below.

Klondyke Kate put women’s wrestling first

February 14, 2020March 8, 2019 by Joe Anthony Myrick

Pioneers is a series dedicated to the women who pushed forward the evolution in women’s wrestling. Diva Dirt staff will highlight women with spotlight pieces all March, in honor of Women’s History Month. When we’re not talking about the Litas and the Mae Youngs of the wrestling world, there’s a bevy of female grapplers who … Read more

Potential names mentioned for WWE’s Superstar Search

March 10, 2019March 8, 2019 by Nick

It was reported at the end of January that WWE is collaborating with Bunim-Murray on a reality show to find the next female WWE Superstar. Although all the details haven’t been fully announced, it has been concluded that the casting has wrapped up. The cast has yet to be revealed, but according to Squared Circle … Read more

Bayley & Sasha Banks take over NXT live event

March 8, 2019 by Joe Anthony Myrick

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Last month, WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Bayley and Sasha Banks promised that they would defend their titles against competitors from all brands. That includes Raw, SmackDown and even NXT. As women of their word, the Boss ‘N’ Hug Connection made a surprise appearance at yesterday’s NXT Live house show in Largo, Florida. WWE posted … Read more

Kris Wolf vs. Little Miss Roxxy at NORTH Wrestling

March 8, 2019 by Dean Buckley

Free Match Friday is a weekly feature from Diva Dirt. Every Friday, we’ll spotlight a great indie match available to watch for free online. Some of the best wrestling in the world is happening in high school gyms and sports bars and even, occasionally, in an appropriate venue for a wrestling match. This week, our free match is an unorthodox match-up between Kris Wolf and Little Miss Roxxy at NORTH Wrestling.

Kris Wolf announced her retirement last month on her YouTube channel, citing a variety of health problems as a result of a series concussions, including blackouts, memory issues and loss of vision. She will finish out her currently scheduled tour dates and then leave the ring for good. With the announcement earlier this week that Pro-Wrestling: EVE will host a special “Kris Wolf Retirement Show” to celebrate her career in April, it felt only right that this week’s Free Match Friday should spotlight one of the most wonderful wrestlers to grace women’s wrestling this millennium.

This match is everything that made Kris Wolf one of the most charismatic and beloved women’s wrestlers of the modern era. She’s silly and weird, yeah, but she’s also quick and cunning and vicious in the ring. Because, you know, she’s a wolf. You get it. She literally stalks Roxxy around the ring, takes a big bite out of her leg and wipes her ass on her, and it’s all just fabulous stuff. She also targets Roxxy with so many groin attacks that the male commentators get flustered about how to describe what’s going on, which is hilarious.

None of this is to take anything away from Little Miss Roxxy, who gives a great performance of her own. Without giving anything away, she pulls off a pinning combo at one point in the match that’s honestly a little mind-blowing. I can’t imagine having that level of precision at anything, and Roxxy pretty much does it blind. But as good as she is, Kris Wolf walks away with this match, and the audience’s heart.

Check back in with Diva Dirt next week for another great free match from the world of independent women’s wrestling. You can find even more matches AND support independent women’s wrestling over at ClickWrestle.

WWE announces Watch Along for Fastlane debut

March 10, 2019March 7, 2019 by Nick

The road to WrestleMania is in full swing and the Fastlane pay-per-view is set to take off this Sunday. WWE is creating a way to watch this event with extra fun attached. They have announced Watch Along, a way to watch the pay-per-view from backstage during the show. Pat McAfee will host this special event. … Read more

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