NXT Spoilers: November 4th – November 18th, 2015
Spoilers for the November 4th – 18th episodes of NXT.
WWE.com Ranks Top 10 Diva Matches of All Time
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] WWE.com has compiled a list of its top 10 Diva matches of all time, honoring many acclaimed bouts from the past few years. Topping the list is Bayley and Sasha Banks‘s NXT Women’s Title match at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn, the bout that awarded Bayley the title and lead to its … Read more
NXT Redux (October 21st, 2015): Delivering on the Hype
As NXT’s Divas division continues to evolve into its newest form, this week’s show worked to refine the audience’s perception of some of its biggest players. Alexa Bliss, the unofficial challenger to Bayley‘s Women’s Championship, took on Peyton Royce, looking to live up to the hype she’s built up around herself. Asuka, meanwhile, takes to … Read more
Joshi Roundup for October 21st, 2015: Weekly Look at Women’s Wrestling in Japan
[media-credit name=”Photo: battle-news.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome back to another edition of the Joshi Roundup! We are back with results and news from Japan, as well as a closer look at legend Dump Matsumoto! Joshi News Photo: battle-news.com Ice Ribbon continues to battle injuries, as not only has Aoi Kizuki not recovered from her knee … Read more
‘Tough Enough’ Competitor Daria Berenato Signed by the WWE
Tough Enough competitor Daria Berenato has been signed by the WWE, according to PWInsider. Daria, who participated in a WWE tryout last month, is said to have started training at the WWE Performance Center earlier this week. She was the first woman to be officially eliminated from the latest season of Tough Enough, but stood … Read more
WWE Main Event Spoilers: October 23rd, 2015
Spoilers for the October 23rd episode of WWE Main Event.
Raw Redux (October 19th, 2015): Listen, Sally Jessy Raphael…
Hey guys! It’s Kyle here, venturing from the Thursday night show to fill in for Jack. Last Thursday on SmackDown, Summer Rae cost Rusev his match with Dolph Ziggler as the special guest referee, Natalya and Paige made amends, Paige made the save for her PCB teammates following a victory in a tag team match … Read more
Video: Paige Featured in ‘WWE 2K16’ Trailer
Paige is featured in a new full-length trailer for WWE 2K16. The trailer shows Paige alongside a host of wrestlers, including Stone Cold Steve Austin, Sting, Kane, Seth Rollins and Rusev, as they toss totems for opponents into a fire, summoning footage from the game. In a quick game clip, Paige can be seen taking … Read more
Video: ‘WWE 2K16’ Diva Entrances Revealed
Every Diva entrance to be included in WWE 2K16 has been revealed in a new video. The video shows the entire Diva roster, excluding DLC characters, making their entrances in the game. Judging by the video, it appears as though Nikki Bella will be the default Divas Champion and Paige will be the default NXT … Read more
Full Results: STARDOM USA Tour, Night Two
[media-credit name=”Photo: @StardomJoshiPuroresu/Facebook” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Last night in Baldwin Park, California, STARDOM presented the second and final night of its USA tour, bringing Japanese stars and American indy scene regulars together for one more blockbuster show. The event saw former WWE Diva Melina wrestle again after making her surprise return to the ring on Friday … Read more
Video: Paige Talks About Childhood Haunting for ‘Superstar Ghost Stories’
The latest Superstar Ghost Stories features Paige‘s tale about encountering a ghost when she was 13 years old. Paige tells a story about walking alone in her house late at night and hearing whistling behind her. When she ran to hide in her bedroom, the whistling followed her, walking up to her door and letting … Read more
WWE Main Event Redux (October 16th, 2015): Naomi Looks to Even the Score
What up, ladies and gents? I know, I know, twice in one weekend?! This week’s Main Event picks up from Raw, where it was Nikki Bella vs. Naomi in singles action. After Nikki came away with the win, it’s time for Team B.A.D to get some payback on Team Bella. It’s Nikki and Brie vs. … Read more
Maryse Starring in Zombie Movie ‘XP-573’
[media-credit name=”Photo: @maryse0uellet/Twitter” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Former Diva Maryse continues to beef up her acting resume, this time starring in a zombie movie. Maryse shared a photo from the set of the movie, titled XP-573, in which she’ll star alongside Joey Lawrence as a CIA Special Agent specializing in virus and biological weapons: On the set … Read more
Full Results: ECWA Super 8 ChickFight Tournament 2015
[media-credit name=”Photo: ECWAProWrestling.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tonight in Woodbury, New Jersey, ECWA and ChickFight presented the second annual women’s Super 8 Tournament. Deonna Purrazzo became the second woman to win the crown, defeating last year’s winner, Tessa Blanchard, by forcing her to tap out. In addition to taking home the coveted trophy, Deonna was crowned the … Read more
Vote for the Star of the Week Ending October 17th, 2015
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
Deonna Purrazzo and Jewells Malone Talk Tonight’s Super 8 ChickFight Tournament
Tonight in Woodbury Heights, New Jersey, ECWA and ChickFight will present the second annual women’s Super 8 tournament. In anticipation of the event, Diva Dirt’s sister site OWW spoke to competitors Deonna Purrazzo and Jewells Malone, getting their thoughts leading up to the big night. To listen to the interview, click here. Diva Dirt will … Read more
Full Results: Melina Returns to the Ring on First Night of STARDOM USA Tour
[media-credit name=”Photo: @StardomJoshiPuroresu/Facebook” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tonight in Covina, California, STARDOM presented the first night of its USA tour, bringing Japanese stars and American indy scene regulars together for two blockbuster shows. The event saw the surprise in-ring return of former WWE Diva Melina, who teamed with SHINE Champion Santana Garrett to defeat Hudson Envy and … Read more
SmackDown Redux (October 15th, 2015): Shifting Allegiances
Last week on SmackDown, we saw Team NBC get a win over Team Bella and Summer Rae‘s road to aisle took a speed bump when Rusev failed to defeat the number one contender for the Intercontinental Championship Ryback. Then on Raw, Team Bella rebounded from their loss when number one contender for the Divas Championship … Read more
Social Media Catch-Up (October 16th, 2015): Lana, Athena, Paige & More
[media-credit name=”Photo: @thebriebella/Instagram” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Every Friday, 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 our latest batch: News broke this weekend of … Read more
Video: Naomi and Paige Face Off in ‘WWE 2K16’
The latest footage released from WWE 2K16 shows Naomi squaring off with Paige. The six minute video, which compiles footage from a full match, sees Paige pick up the win with the RamPaige. Naomi was previously seen in the first Diva footage from the game, in which she faced off with Alicia Fox. Watch the … Read more
The Wrap (October 16th, 2015): News from the Week in Women’s Wrestling
[media-credit name=”Photo: BDRocks.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Each Friday, 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. Here’s this week’s roundup, in no particular order: * AJ Lee … Read more
NXT Diva Jasmin Gets New Ring Name
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] NXT Diva Jasmin is now going by a new ring name: Aaliyah. She debuted the new name at last night’s NXT live event in Cocoa Beach, Florida, appearing alongside fellow rookie Diva Gionna Daddio in an in-ring segment: @WhosYoDaddio and Aliyah #NXTCocoa @WrestlingInc pic.twitter.com/R0rVpAKEPQ — Maryann Mason (@gravenbabies) October 16, … Read more
Paige Appearing on ‘Conan’ Next Week
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Paige will make a rare appearance on the late night talk show circuit next week, dropping by Conan to discuss some of the WWE’s upcoming projects. The two-time Divas Champion will appear alongside actress/comedian Sarah Silverman and comedian Megan Gailey. Conan‘s website details the reason for Paige’s visit, namedropping WWE … Read more
Video: Renee Young Talks Living in a Haunted House in Latest ‘Superstar Ghost Stories’
The latest episode of Superstar Ghost Stories, the WWE’s Halloween video series, sees Renee Young recount living in a haunted house. Renee says the home, in which she lived with her mother and brother, gave off a haunted sense from the moment they moved in. She says she often had the feeling of being watched … Read more
NXT Redux (October 14th, 2015): Staking Claims
Last week’s NXT TakeOver: RESPECT went a long way towards setting up a bright future for NXT’s Divas division. Now comes the process of taking that hype and turning it into a real, tangible thing. History-making matches are all well and good, but if this division wants to implement real, lasting change, it needs to … Read more