via GIPHY Two weeks away from ‘the biggest event in sports entertainment’ and there’s still no clear path for the RAW Women’s Division. With everyone jockeying for a position on the card, it was only a matter of time until Nia Jax came into the picture. Will she make it? Let’s take a look at … Read more
Saraya Knight was originally advertised to main event the GAIN 1 – FORGE event this Saturday in Berywn, IL. However, due to personal reasons, Knight pulled out of the event. The event has also been renamed GAIN 1 – #StandWithKnights, in tribute and a sign of solidarity for the Knight Family. Replacing Saraya is SHIMMER … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] With WrestleMania 33 less than two weeks away, WWE Superstars Summer Rae and Emma have been training hard at WWE’s Performance Center with the intention of making their long awaited in-ring return at the grandest stage of them all. According to a new report from Squared Circle Sirens, both women have … Read more
[media-credit name=”SHINE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] LuFisto made her wrestling debut in 1997, under the ring name Lucifer. Since then, she has managed to capture the NCW Femme Fatales champion, CZW Iron Man championship, as well as the Shine championship. The wrestling veteran has worked around the world and encountered some of the biggest modern stars such as … Read more
[media-credit name=”PROGRESS Wrestling/WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] WWE recently revealed the lineup for their WrestleMania Axxess matches that will take place over WrestleMania weekend! On top of Cruiserweight and UK Tournament talent, WWE will also feature women’s wrestling action, featuring three of the finest talents in PROGRESS Wrestling! On Friday, March 31st, as well as Saturday, April 1st, we … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] SmackDown Live Superstar Natalya recently sat down with SI.com to discuss the upcoming WWE women’s tournament, her feud with Nikki Bella, her in-ring techniques and more. Below are the highlights: On working with Tyson Kidd and Cesaro: “Working with TJ (FKA Tyson Kidd) and Cesaro helped all of us learn about content of … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tonight on Monday Nighy Raw, Nia Jax won her way to WrestleMania 33! Per @StephMcMahon, @NiaJaxWWE faces @itsBayleyWWE TONIGHT with an opportunity to be added to the #RAW #WomensTitle match at @WrestleMania! pic.twitter.com/Fm9aN8VDy7 — WWE (@WWE) March 21, 2017 Earlier in the evening, Stephanie McMahon, in an attempt to test Bayley‘s strength … Read more
[media-credit name=”PROGRESS Wrestling” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Last night, Jinny defeated Nixon Newell to enter the finals of the Natural Progression Tournament. So, with Chapter 46 following it pretty soon, the next semi final match has been announced! After previously defeating Session Moth Martina, Dahlia Black secured her place in the semi finals. Black will now compete at … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] At Wrestlemania 33, we shall see Nikki Bella and John Cena take on Maryse and The Miz in a mixed tag match! And with this being the first in-ring contest that the Sexiest of Sexy will be take part in since 2011, Mrs Mizanin is definitely under a lot of pressure. Maryse recently sat down with the Orlando … Read more
[media-credit name=”PROGRESS Wrestling” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Today, in the O2 Ritz, Manchester, the first semi final contest of the Women’s Natural Progression Series took place. The match featured PROGRESS’ first female graduate Jinny, as she took on Nixon Newell. To end the match that was heavily appreciated by the audience, Jinny inserted the Knightsbridge Destroyer to put Newell … Read more
After making her in-ring debut in 2015, former journalist Elena Pogosyan has been thriving on the indy scene. Thanks to Twitter user SummerAlexaRyse, Diva Dirt recently sat down with the upcoming star to discuss her goals in wrestling, how she’d describe her style and more. Below are the highlights: How did you get your start in … Read more
[media-credit name=”North Starz” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] During tonight’s Rivalries show in Brantford, the Magnificent Championship Wrestling Women’s title was put on the line. A triple threat match took place in which Leah Vaughan took on Black Widow Eve and Stacy Thibault to fight for the belt. After a tough battle in the Royal Canadian Legion, Leah Vaughan proved to be victorious … Read more
[media-credit name=”Instagram: @taelerhendrixroh” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Ring of Honor’s Women of Honor star Taeler Hendrix revealed on social media that she suffered an injury. Hendrix took to her Instagram page to reveal that she had fractured her ankle recently. Taeler wrote the following about her injury: “Well #DropDeadDarlings – One fractured ankle later… Today is a Gift. … Read more
[media-credit name=”Instagram: @realmelina” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] During a Southside Wrestling tag team match on March 10th, 2017, former WWE Women’s champion Melina suffered a knee injury. After hitting a crossbody off of the top rope, Perez was pinned and quickly rushed backstage. The injury was confirmed to be a dislocated kneecap. Today, the Queen of Southside … Read more
Whose star shone brightest this week? You tell us! With our Star of the Week poll, we’ll pick the week’s top five women in wrestling and let you choose who is number one. The poll will open each Saturday and close on Sunday afternoon. Let’s take a look at this week’s top five: Carmella Carmella … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: RingsideCollectibles.com” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Each week, The Wrap will wrap up the week in women’s wrestling by compiling the week’s smaller news stories, rumors and gossip – anything not normally covered by Diva Dirt. Got a tip for next week? Send it in. * A new Charlotte Flair action figure – from Mattel’s WWE … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] In an interview with Gorilla Position podcast, SmackDown Superstar Becky Lynch discussed her thoughts on the current WWE Women’s division, the rise in their popularity and witnessing Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks’ Hell in a Cell main event match. Highlights of the interview below. On the current era of WWE’s Women’s … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Ember Moon is now officially the number one contender for Asuka‘s title, a match that’s shaping up to be a tough battle as both women remain undefeated. WWE.com caught up with Ember and she discussed her preparations for the bout. Highlights from the interview follow below: Ember’s thoughts on the match: … Read more
Hola Knockout fans and welcome to this week’s Impact Write-Up. After last week‘s poor attempt of revamping their programming, Impact Wrestling is back this week with some fresh faces to the Knockouts division! We also begin to see that the honeymoon is over from Impact’s darling couple Allie and Braxton Sutter. The Global Force Wrestling … Read more
[media-credit name=”E!” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] In the latest promotional video for Total Divas season six, things are firing up for the Divas! Throughout the 30 second promotional clip, we see the women of WWE back in the firing line as they deal with some of their biggest issues yet. On top of Nikki Bella’s comeback and Lana … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Earlier today, private photos and videos of WWE Superstar Paige surfaced online and throughout social media without her consent. Since then, the former WWE Divas Champion has released a statement in regards to the terrible situation via Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealPaigeWWE/status/842877382298099713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Paige’s mother Saraya Knight also chimed in on the matter: People … Read more
[media-credit name=”All Japan Women’s Pro Wrestling” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] 2011 Diva Dirt Legacy Award winner Manami Toyota will officially take her final bow this November as she retires from the ring. The Joshi wrestler made the announcement today at a conference. During the announcement, it was stated that Manami’s final match will be on November 3rd in Yokahama. The … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome to this week’s NXT Redux! After disappearing from the title scene, Nikki Cross is featured on this week’s episode. She’s been wrapped up with her team of anarchists as they completely trash the midcard. On this week’s episode she’s sending a clear message to the women’s division that no one … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE/Twitter: @totaldivaseps” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Just over a fortnight to go, and the ladies of SmackDown Live are ready to fight. This week’s SmackDown Live gets onto the fast-lane for Wrestlemania as one match is updated and another is added. Exciting times, exciting times… We start things off for the ladies as Becky Lynch takes on Natalya … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE.com” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] WWE.com has posted an article highlighting several international female talents that took part in this week’s tryouts from their Performance Center. Among the names include: STARDOM’s Io Shirai Independent star Delilah Doom Norway independent wrestlers Ingrid “Kira” Hoftun and Kamilla “Natasja” Tjöstland Mexican luchadora star Chik Tormenta Belarus kickboxer-turned-MMA star Katsiaryna … Read more
[media-credit name=”Impact Wrestling” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Two new females will make their debut on this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling. Up first is KC Quinn (better known as Brandi Lauren) who will take on Brandi Rhodes in her first one-on-one match-up. ImpactWrestling.com has written a short bio for KC Quinn that reads as follows: “Kayci Quinn … Read more