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GFW Impact Discussion Post: July 27th, 2017

Tonight on GFW Impact, GFW Knockouts Champion Sienna defends her title against Rosemary in a Last Knockout Standing match. Read ImpactWrestling.com’s preview to tonight’s title match below: “It isn’t a match that you see often. It is grueling, shortens careers and grinds on your body. It is whispered about in the locker room, but isn’t … Read more

WWE to hold another Superstar Shake-Up after SummerSlam?

According to a report from the Wrestling Observer (via SE Scoops) there is current discussion within the WWE of holding another Superstar Shake-Up sometime after this year’s SummerSlam. WWE re-launched their brand split and Draft last July but introduced a Superstar Shake-Up earlier this year that saw Alexa Bliss, Maryse and Mickie James join the … Read more

Madusa joins RISE Seminar

It’s official, Madusa aka Alundra Blayze is joining RISE as the latest addition to our team of facilitators for their World Class Development Seminars. A WWE Hall of Famer and former Women’s Champion, Madusa is joining RISE on multiple dates, beginning with RISE 4 – WARRIORS RISE on September 15 at Epic Studios in Norwich, England, home … Read more

The Legacy that Mildred Burke built

For those who don’t know much about wrestling in the golden age, women’s wrestling wasn’t thought of at that time. There were not much women to be involved in the sport. But one woman changed all that, and her name was Mildred Burke. She was one of the pioneers of women’s wrestling who helped build women’s wrestling … Read more

NXT Redux (July 26th, 2017): Ember sparks the fire for Brooklyn

This week our regular NXT reviewer Steph isn’t feeling too well at the moment unfortunately, but don’t fret guys! It’s your RAW Reduxer Alex stepping into her spot this week to step into her wonderful shoes with this week’s NXT Redux! The road to Takeover: Brooklyn is being paved and it seems clear that one … Read more

Carmella discusses joining upcoming season of Total Divas

With season seven of E!’s Total Divas coming this fall, one of the show’s newest cast member Carmella spoke with Muscle & Fitness Hers to discuss the upcoming season, her relationship with fellow WWE Superstar Big Cass and more. On joining Total Divas: “We’re actually always all together on the road, so you know it wouldn’t hurt to just add a camera … Read more

Nixon Newell stars in new ‘First Female of Fight Club’ documentary

Welsh wrestling star Nixon Newell has been wrestling since 2013 and is ready to kickoff her WWE career after signing with NXT earlier this year. Although it was initially reported that Nixon would partake in WWE’s Mae Young Classic tournament, a torn ACL injury would force her to withdraw from the event. A new mini … Read more

SmackDown Redux (July 25th, 2017): A Ravishing fall

We have a number one contender, tea-time besties and impending rivals – all of which is courtesy of Battleground! The fallout from the pay-per-view gave us some interesting feuds to look forward to, so let’s see what the blue brand has in store for us! Backstage, Dasha Fuentes catches up with the Women’s champion Naomi … Read more

Sara Amato weighs in on the Mae Young Classic

The countdown to the premiere of WWE’s Mae Young Classic Tournament is on! As we approach the August 28th air date, WWE.com spoke with NXT Assistant Head Coach Sara Amato, praised for her backstage contributions and the development of WWE Women’s division, to discuss the significance behind historic the event, participants she looks most forward … Read more

Mae Young Classic profiles and analysis – Princesa Sugehit, Kay Lee Ray, Lacey Evans, Kavita Devi

By Dan Murphy and Matthew Hollie Princesa Sugehit  5’1’’, 121, Monterrey, Mexico 2016 PWI Female 50 Ranking: n/a Previous wrestling identity: Princess Sugey Bio: Lucha libre star is the “grizzled vet” of the field, having made her pro wrestling debut in 1996. A lucha fan since childhood, she trained under Bello Kalifa, Carnicero Aguilar, and … Read more

Bayley wins number one conterndership to Raw Women’s Title at SummerSlam

Tonight on Monday Night Raw, Bayley became the new number one contender to Alexa Bliss’ Raw Women’s Title. .@itsBayleyWWE and @SashaBanksWWE put their friendship aside as they vie for an opportunity to face @AlexaBliss_WWE at #SummerSlam! #RAW pic.twitter.com/ZScckDLj31 — WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2017 WHAT A MATCH! @itsBayleyWWE pins @SashaBanksWWE to go onto face @AlexaBliss_WWE … Read more

Raw Discussion Post: July 24th, 2017

Tonight on Monday Night Raw, Bayley and Sasha Banks square off to determine who will challenge the Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss at SummerSlam. Bayley and Sasha both spoke to WWE.com ahead of tonight’s number one contender match:   Read WWE.com‘s preview to tonight’s match below: “Bayley and Sasha Banks have each gotten the better … Read more

Total Bellas season two premiere date revealed, new cast for season seven of Total Divas confirmed

Mark your calendar Total Bella fans; season two of E!’s hit reality show is set to premiere on Wednesday, September 6th at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The announcement was made by WWE and E!, the network home for Total Bellas and Total Divas which reads as follows: “Los Angeles, CA –July 24, 2017– E! Entertainment gives … Read more

Battleground in Review: The best there ever will be

The next page for the SmackDown Women’s championship takes place here. A new number one contender will be crowned, and it’ll be interesting to see where it goes. Could the Queen reclaim the opportunity? Could it be the Lass Kicker? Or may be the Ravishing Russian will come out on top? The Queen of Black … Read more

Battleground Results: Natalya wins number one contendership to the SmackDown Women’s Title

Tonight at WWE’s Battleground, Natalya became the new number one contender to Naomi’s SmackDown Women’s Title. Natalya won the title opportunity during tonight’s Five Way Elimination match that included Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, Lana and Tamina. At the start of the match, a scramble between the five Superstars broke out but the team of Lana … Read more

Battleground Discussion Post

Tonight at WWE’s Battleground, a Five-Way Elimination match between Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, Lana, Natalya and Tamina will determine the new number one contender to Naomi’s SmackDown Women’s Championship at SummerSlam. Read WWE.com’s preview to tonight’s match below: “As the Women’s Evolution carries on, history is seemingly made on a weekly basis. At WWE Battleground, … Read more

Battleground Predictions: Five-Way Elimination Match

Tonight at WWE’s Battleground a new number one contender to the SmackDown Women’s Title will be crowned as Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, Lana, Natalya and Tamina square off in a Five-Way Elimination Match. Which Superstar will meet the SmackDown Women’s Champion Naomi at SummerSlam? The Diva Dirt team weighs in Abir: I believe that we’re … Read more

Week ending July 23rd, 2017

Each week, The Backpage will wrap up some of the smaller news stories, rumors, editorials and gossip making the rounds in women’s wrestling. Got a tip for next week? Send it in. * Melt Video compiles a mini documentary on London’s Pro Wrestling EVE. Owner Emily Read also speaks with BuzzFeed to discuss the success the … Read more

GFW Impact Write-Up (July 20th, 2017): Fight the power

Hola Knockout fans and welcome to this week’s GFW Impact Write-Up. I’m still trying to adjust to the new name! On this week’s program, the reigning Unified GFW Women’s and Knockouts Champion Sienna is back in action as she takes on aspiring Knockout Amber Nova. We are also treated, as we saw last week, to … Read more

Rosemary on being a role model to young fans

Despite losing the Knockouts title at Slammiversary to Sienna, thus ending a 266 day reign as Knockouts Champion, Impact Wrestling Knockout Rosemary has full intentions of recapturing the gold. In a recent interview with Ring Rust Radio, the Demon Assassin discusses her Slammiversary defeat, her series of stipulated matches against Jade, the importance of being … Read more