New logo, new stage, new music, a new debut and a NEW WWE Women’s Champion! Tonight’s RAW had a make a statement that things are changing in the WWE and one woman made that a Bank Statement. So let’s get to the good bit: RAW kicks off with Commissioner Stephanie McMahon and General Manager Mick … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] After last night saw Sasha Banks crowned as the new Women’s Champion and Raw announcing the creation of the WWE Universal Championship, speculation is running rampant about the introduction of additional titles for SmackDown. To add fuel to the fire, WWE.com has posted a preview for tonight’s SmackDown promoting such an … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tonight on Monday Night Raw, Charlotte‘s 307 day reign as champion came to an end when Sasha Banks defeated her in singles match for the WWE Women’s Championship. Early in the show, General Manager Mick Foley and Raw Commissioner Stephanie McMahon granted Sasha a shot at Charlotte’s title, following Charlotte’s defeat … Read more
Battleground 2016 was truly a night of surprises. From debuts to match results to a valet smackdown, this was definitely one of the stronger PPVs for the Women’s Division. We had women plastered all over this show, so let’s get to the action! In the show opener, we had tag team action with Charlotte … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: Twitter/@SashaBanksWWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Each week, the Social Media Catch-Up will bring you a roundup of our favorite social media postings by the women in wrestling and present them to you here. Have you found a post we should include next week? Send it in. Here’s what we found from this week: Emma showed … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Fresh off their tag team win over Charlotte and Dana Brooke at last night’s Battleground event, Sasha Banks and Bayley spoke to WWE.com to elaborate how their plan to team up came together. Sasha says that she always knew that Bayley would be her partner, jokingly adding that Bayley was speed … Read more
[media-credit name=”STARDOM” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] A new SWA was crowned yesterday in Osaka, Japan when Toni Storm defeated defending SWA Champion Io Shirai. Storm claimed victory and the title after hitting a top rope leg drop, ending Io’s 64 days reign as champion. https://twitter.com/we_are_stardom/status/757255520688365568 The full match will be available to fans this Friday at www.stardom-world.com. Congratulations … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] After a month of back and forth brawling and some heated exchange of words, SmackDown drafted Superstars Becky Lynch and Natalya were finally given a chance to go after each other in a one-on-one contest at tonight’s Battle Ground event. Throughout the match, Natalya would target Becky’s left knee, throwing kicks, submissions … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tonight on Battleground, the mystery of Sasha Banks tag team partner was revealed. As many speculated, Sasha’s partner turned out to be none other than NXT Superstar Bayley! The WWE Universe welcomed the NXT fan favorite to huge applauses. Bayley proved to be an equalizing force to opponents Charlotte and Dana … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] For several months now Lita, real name Amy Dumas, has been working backstage for the WWE as a producer while also lending her voice and expertise as an analyst for PPV pre-shows. According to a new report by PWInsider, the Hall of Famer is moving away from her role as a … Read more
With the draft behind us, we all now eagerly look to the future. What stories will we be told? Who will re-invent their persona and become a dominant competitor in their division? This week’s episode of Superstars kicked off with two competitors that, most fans will agree, definitely needed a breath of fresh air. First up, … 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: Alexa Bliss, … Read more
[media-credit name=”CHIKARA Pro” align=”alignnone” width=”500″][/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. * Solo Darling will be replacing an injured Madison Eagles as … Read more
Hola Knockout fans and welcome to this week’s Impact Write-Up! TNA has moved back to Thursday nights for the first time in nearly two years and though they are now on an hour earlier, there are still plenty of Knockouts to look forward to. Sadly, the women of TNA are out of a match this … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”960″][/media-credit] Diva Dirt Countdown is back! And this time around we’re doing things a little different. We will be presenting you with five of our picks and we want to see you guys sound off in the comments. This week’s Countdown is all about the women who have made a mark, … Read more
[media-credit name=”Lucha Underground” align=”alignnone” width=”600″][/media-credit] Welcome to this week’s Lucha Underground! We are at the end of Ultima Lucha Dos and our season finale promises to pack on the punch. We have two matches that promise to deliver. One sees the in-ring debut of Black Lotus and the other pits the toughest luchadoras against each … Read more
So much for bursting ovaries and being made a better woman! Paige and Alberto Del Rio’s relationship has made its way back to the limelight once more. Tuesday’s brand draft officially split the couple’s work space and may have been a deciding factor in the split of their entire relationship! Despite rumors of the couple expressing … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tuesday’s draft saw three Superstars from the women’s division move up to the main roster from NXT. One notable name missing from the pack was Bayley. In a new interview posted on WWE.com she reveals what the future holds as she embarks on her quest of becoming the first two-time NXT … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] After aggravating hours of awaiting her fate, Nikki Bella has been cleared to wrestle! In this tweet sent out by the former Divas champion, Bella revealed “good news from the doc” with a picture of the NXT Performance Center: Good news from the Doc! Next stop…. N pic.twitter.com/TCr0xxilTm — Nikki & Brie (@NikkiAndBrie) July … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome to this week’s NXT review and what a week it has been for our women’s division! In this episode Bayley encounters her first roadblock on the road to Brooklyn, Nia Jax. This is Nia’s final match in NXT and Bayley’s moment to prove she’s ready for another shot at that … Read more
[media-credit name=”Mattel” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] A sneak peak of the new Emma series 65 action figure has been released! The figure is based on the gear worn during NXT Takeover: Respect as Emma managed Dana Brooke in her match against Asuka. Mattel have attached Emma’s angry face to the figure, and even features her black glove. More images … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] The table has been set. Each woman on the WWE roster has now been placed on either brand and it really can be anyone’s game. With a title on one brand and a wave of upcoming and underrated talent on another, this could be a very exciting time for the women of WWE. … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] The princess from Staten Island. The force to be reckoned with. The spiteful one. Last night’s draft saw Carmella, Nia Jax, and Alexa Bliss get called up from NXT to join their respective brands. Carmella and Alexa will join SmackDown while Nia has been positioned to be a wildcard in the … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Below are results from the WWE Draft which took place during tonight’s premiere episode of SmackDown Live! Raw: Charlotte – WWE Women’s Champion Sasha Banks Lana Nia Jax Paige Summer Rae Alicia Fox Dana Brooke SmackDown: Becky Lynch Maryse Natalya Naomi Alexa Bliss Eva Marie Carmella What are your thoughts on the … Read more
It’s the last Raw before the draft and in this period of change, allow me to introduce myself too: I’m Alex, the newest member of the DD team and I’ll be covering RAW this week – GM revelations, hyped feelings before the draft and the last chance to make a mark before Battleground, surely this … Read more
[media-credit id=762116 align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] On the final edition of Thursday Night SmackDown, Sasha Banks ended in a bit of a predicament. After finding herself at the hands of Women’s Champion Charlotte, the Boss received the news that she would be in a tag match against Flair and her protege Dana Brooke during Battleground 2016. Unfortunately, there aren’t many options … Read more