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“Fighting With My Family” to premiere at Sundance

January 11, 2019 by Kevin Carroll

As reported by Deadline earlier today, the Dwayne Johnson-produced film Fighting With My Family, a film centered around the life of WWE Superstar Paige and her family, will be screened at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 28. Sundance runs the largest independent film festival in the United States, and has been the spot … Read more

McKenzie Mitchell leaves IMPACT Wrestling

January 14, 2019January 11, 2019 by Joe Anthony Myrick

Ever since May 2016, McKenzie Mitchell has served as a consistent voice on IMPACT Wrestling’s television screens. Serving as a backstage interviewer and on-screen personality, Mitchell’s verbal cadence and delivery would add a subtle sense of credibility to IMPACT Wrestling and provided something special to the programming. Now, that special sort of subtle credibility will … Read more

Queen of Insanity at ICW Fear & Loathing XI

February 20, 2019January 11, 2019 by Dean Buckley

Free Match Friday is a new 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. For the … Read more

Jazz to defend NWA Women’s Title in Synergy Wrestling

January 11, 2019 by Joe Anthony Myrick

WWE and ECW alumna Jazz has enjoyed a historically long reign as NWA World Women’s Champion at 843 days and counting. She hopes to extend that reign a little bit longer on Jan. 26 when she defends her title in a Synergy Wrestling ring against Maria Manic. Synergy Wrestling is a small, relatively new promotion … Read more

WWE announces opening of new UK Performance Center

January 11, 2019 by Kevin Carroll

It was announced on Friday by WWE Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events and Creative Triple H that a brand-new, state of the art Performance Center will be opening in the UK for the use of the NXT UK brand. “This is the latest milestone in our global localization strategy and the next step … Read more

Stardom World is about to get way easier to use

January 10, 2019 by Emily Pratt

Japanese women’s wrestling promotion World Wonder Ring Stardom announced today from their official English-language Twitter account that they will significantly update their Stardom World streaming service, later this month. The promotion says their new website will “go live on January 29” and will be “way more streamlined, modern, and ‘2019’ than what we have had … Read more

Watch WWE Superstars’ Viking wedding

January 10, 2019 by Emily Pratt

An upside of the death of kayfabe has been opportunities for fans to learn more about the lives of their favorite wrestlers, who can be some pretty unique people. For example, today, the WWE Performance Center YouTube channel uploaded a ten-minute video depicting the Viking-themed wedding of Sarah Logan of the Riott Squad and Raymond … Read more

Becky Lynch is PWI readers’ “Woman of the Year”

January 10, 2019 by Nick

Pro Wrestling Illustrated is known for releasing the PWI Female 50 since 2008. This past November, they released PWI Women’s 100, with the change due to an evolution in women’s wrestling. As previously reported by Diva Dirt, the list is ranked based off of kayfabe factors. Even though the criteria was known, this did not … Read more

Insight Editions announces “WWE: The Official Cookbook”

January 10, 2019 by Kevin Carroll

Publishing company Insight Editions announced today the release of WWE: The Official Cookbook, out for sale on March 19, featuring recipes inspired by WWE Superstars and legends. Written by Alison Robicelli, WWE: The Official Cookbook will serve up treats and drink recipes in honor of superstars such as AJ Styles, John Cena, and the Rock, … Read more

WWE preparing to sign Scottish superstar, Viper

January 9, 2019 by Joe Anthony Myrick

We are only a day removed from All Elite Wrestling’s Jacksonville rally and the promotion is still looking to sign the best female wrestlers in the world. Last night, AEW revealed they signed their first female competitors in Dr. Britt Baker and Penelope Ford. To the extreme disappointment of AEW, it looks like one name … Read more

Becky Lynch to face Asuka for title at Royal Rumble

January 8, 2019 by Kristen Ashly

The women’s title picture is getting a tad clearer after tonight’s episode of SmackDown Live. Becky Lynch will now face Asuka for the SmackDown Women’s Championship at Royal Rumble. The main event of tonight’s episode was a triple-threat match between Lynch, Charlotte Flair, and Carmella. The prize? A championship match against Asuka at the upcoming pay-per-view. … Read more

Brandi Rhodes announces plans for AEW women’s division

January 8, 2019 by Kristen Ashly

Today in Jacksonville, people gathered at the Double Or Nothing rally to hear All Elite Wrestling’s plans and vision for the new promotion. A bright highlight of the rally was the announcement made by Chief Brand Officer Brandi Rhodes of the plans for the AEW’s women’s division. During her speech at the rally, Brandi acknowledged … Read more

Jordynne Grace cuts scathing promo on LuFisto before SHINE 56

January 8, 2019 by Nick

Jordynne Grace is gearing up for her match at SHINE 56 for the SHINE Wrestling promotion. Grace has a lot to celebrate due to recent events. She recently defeated Jinny for the PROGRESS Women’s Championship on Dec. 30. Grace has her eyes set on LuFisto next. Grace will battle LuFisto in a No Holds Barred … Read more

Sasha Banks vs. Ronda Rousey announced for Royal Rumble

January 7, 2019 by Kristen Ashly

During tonight’s episode of Raw, fans got another peek at the Royal Rumble card. Sasha Banks vs. Ronda Rousey has been set for a championship match at Royal Rumble, after Banks defeated Nia Jax in a no. 1 contender’s match. The events leading up to the match can be traced back to the debut episode … Read more

Taya Valkyrie is the new Impact Knockouts Champion

January 6, 2019 by Nick

The new year is starting out pretty well for Taya Valkyrie. Valkyrie captured her first Knockouts Championship this weekend at Impact Wrestling’s Homecoming event. She defeated Tessa Blanchard after several months of trying to best her. Valkyrie and Blanchard have been feuding for months since Valkyrie called her out for a match at Bound For … Read more

IMPACT announces weekly simulcast on Twitch

January 6, 2019 by Kristen Ashly

IMPACT Wrestling has announced that they will be simulcasting their weekly show on two different platforms.

During IMPACT’s pay-per-view Homecoming, the company sent out a tweet announcing that starting this coming Friday, IMPACT’s weekly show will be simulcasted on both Pursuit and Twitch.

BREAKING: Starting THIS FRIDAY and every week IMPACT will stream on @Twitch in the US at 10pm ET simulcasting with the @PursuitChannel airing! pic.twitter.com/psYmVz9739
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) January 7, 2019

This week’s episode also marks the debut of the show at their new home, the Pursuit Channel.

Fans are pleased to hear news of the intention to simulcast. After announcing the move of IMPACT’s show from PopTV to Pursuit, many IMPACT fans were disappointed to find they didn’t have access to Pursuit. The decision to simulcast the show on Twitch will ensure fans will have more options to watch the program.

Twitch is a live streaming video platform and subsidiary of Amazon, bringing “real life” streams, music and entertainment broadcasts, various competitions, and creative content to the homes of viewers via live or on-demand streaming.

Be sure to tune into Pursuit or Twitch this upcoming Friday at 10 p.m. EST to see the aftershock of Homecoming.

Will you watch IMPACT now that they’ve added Twitch as a viewing platform?

Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling ’19 results

January 7, 2019January 6, 2019 by Emily Pratt

Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling’s first show of 2019 was a good one, with Miyu Yamashita vs. Maki Itoh for the Tokyo Princess of Princess Championship in the main event, Reika Saiki vs. Meiko Satomura, and more. You can watch this show on DDT Universe, where it also streamed live at 12 PM JST on Jan. 4. … Read more

Lisa Marie Varon to retire after this year

January 6, 2019 by Philip Lindsey

Former five-time TNA Knockouts Champion and two-time WWE Women’s Champion, Lisa Marie Varon, announced she is retiring from in-ring competition, in 2019. Lisa, formerly known as Victoria during her run in WWE and Tara of TNA, made the announcement today, via Twitter and Instagram. The nearly 20-year veteran didn’t say what her “next adventure” will … Read more

Millie McKenzie wins Sendai Girls Junior Championship

January 6, 2019 by Joe Anthony Myrick

At a young age, Millie McKenzie is slowly shaping up to be one of the best athletes in her industry. She only just turned 18-years old and she already sports a stellar resume. Not only has she won titles in major promotions, but she’s wrestled inside of a WWE ring. Both are accomplishments that some … Read more

Shotzi Blackheart becomes inaugural War of Genders Champion

January 6, 2019January 6, 2019 by Joe Anthony Myrick

In several regards, 2018 was something of a breakout year for Shotzi Blackheart. 2018 was the year that the self-proclaimed Ballsy Badass first showcased herself on a global platform following her arrival to Impact Wrestling. In this same year, she made significant appearances for big time promotions like EVOLVE, SHINE, RISE, SHIMMER and Pro-Wrestling EVE. … Read more

Aja Perera is ready for any and all competition

January 6, 2019 by Nick

Aja Perera is best known for being the current SHINE Nova Champion in the SHINE Wrestling promotion. She is the third woman to hold this title which was introduced in the summer of 2017. Perera has accomplished a significant goal in her young career by becoming a champion at SHINE 54. One by one, Perera … Read more

Priscilla Kelly’s recent spot causes a mixed reaction

January 5, 2019 by Nick

Priscilla Kelly’s (@priscillakelly) recent spot causes a mixed reaction

WWE holds first Evolution Empowerment Forum

January 5, 2019 by Philip Lindsey

This weekend, the WWE Performance Center held the first WWE Evolution Empowerment Forum. NXT Superstars and trainees, both men and women, sat in on workshops centered around brand building, collaboration, and gender equality. Hall of Famer, Alundra Blayze and Eve Torres were special guests, along with speakers from all walks of life. The Performance Center … Read more

Triple threat to pick Asuka’s Rumble opponent set for next week

January 5, 2019 by Dean Buckley

The New Year’s Day edition of SmackDown Live left the identity of Asuka’s Royal Rumble opponent up in the air. In a backstage segment, each of the previous three champions – Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair and Carmella – made their case to Triple H. He simply responded that management would take it under advisement. But … Read more

2019 EVE Academy classes open tomorrow

January 5, 2019 by Joe Anthony Myrick

Pro-Wrestling: EVE has provided us with some of the best women’s wrestling that the sport has to offer. When the cameras aren’t rolling at event tapings, the EVE crew are busy birthing some of the best female wrestlers of the future. Ever since it opened up shop in March of 2018, EVE Academy has given … Read more

WOW – Women of Wrestling releases first preview

January 7, 2019January 4, 2019 by Philip Lindsey

AXS TV’s new series WOW – Women of Wrestling from Los Angeles Lakers owner, Jeanie Buss, and GLOW founder, David McLane, will premiere Friday, Jan. 18 at 9 p.m. EST. This week, AXS TV released the following first look. WOW first launched back in 2000 and relaunched in 2012 after a nearly 12-year hiatus. The … Read more

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