Hola Knockout fans and welcome to this week’s edition of Impact Write-Up. We have loads of Knockouts sighting on this week’s show as the feud between the Beautiful People and The Dollhouse reaches new heights when a team member gets taken out. Elsewhere on the show, Knockouts Champion Brooke returns to our television screens to … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: @TripleH/Instagram” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] New WWE signee Kana made her NXT debut at tonight’s tapings, revealing her new ring name. Kana, who will be henceforth known as Asuka, joined NXT GM William Regal in the ring to be introduced to the WWE Universe: Scoop #12: Kana is now Asuka pic.twitter.com/NP9caFEgTD — Jacob Cohen (@MrJacobCohen) … Read more
Spoilers for the September 16th – September 30th episodes of NXT.
[media-credit name=”Photo: @TripleH/Twitter” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] The WWE has announced the main event of the next NXT TakeOver special, and it’s a huge one for Diva fans. In a rematch from NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn, Bayley will defend her NXT Women’s Championship against Sasha Banks in a 30 Minute Iron Man match. The news was announced at … Read more
The WWE is speaking out on racist tweets recently discovered on the account of NXT Diva Jasmin. The messages, which contained the n-word and other racist elements, were posted years ago, back when Jasmin – real name Nhooph Al-Areebi – was a teenager. However, in a statement to PWInsider, the WWE claims that, in those … Read more
Lana underwent surgery today to repair her injured wrist, updating fans on her condition in a video posted to Twitter. The video, taken pre-surgery, shows Lana in her hospital bed. In it, she promises fans that she’ll be back: #Surgery ?….it's no day at the #beach ? Thanks for all of your support. No one … Read more
NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn is a few weeks behind us, but the Divas division is still in flux, with recent departures and a new Women’s Champion making it a relative free-for-all. Everyone’s jockeying for position, looking to prove themselves as serious threats not only to their fellow Divas, but to the Diva: Bayley. Like last week, … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Total Divas continues to climb back in the ratings after hitting a season low two weeks ago: this week’s episode drew 1.143 million viewers, according to TV by the Numbers. This is up from last week’s 1.020 million drawn by “Clash of the Divas” and is the second best performance … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] MMA superstar Ronda Rousey will not be appearing at WrestleMania 32. Rousey, whose involvement had been rumored ever since her surprise appearance at WrestleMania 31, will instead be spending March and April of next year filming the action movie Mile 22 in Indonesia. While the movie was announced last March, … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Total Divas will soon see the debut of a new cast member: Tough Enough runner-up Amanda. PWInsider is reporting that Amanda has officially joined the cast, replacing Naomi, who confirmed her own Total Divas departure on Twitter yesterday. For a week prior, Amanda was present alongside Total Divas cast members … Read more
The first Divas match footage from WWE 2K16 is now online. The video, uploaded by the WWE2Kdev channel, shows Alicia Fox getting in some offense on Naomi. Both Divas have already been confirmed for the roster, which is still in the process of being revealed. Watch the footage below: WWE 2K16 hits stores in North … Read more
Indy wrestler (and subject of many a WWE signing rumor) Athena recently spoke to Title Match Wrestling about her competition on the Texas indy scene and her future in wrestling: At the end of the interview, Athena addresses her future cryptically, saying there are “bigger and better things” coming for her soon. While that is … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] When Total Divas returns for the second half of season four, Naomi won’t be among the cast. Naomi made the revelation today on Twitter in response to a fan, writing: Unfortunately we have been replaced for the 2nd time but I support my girls & wish for another successful season … Read more
Divas Champion Nikki Bella, mere days away from breaking AJ Lee‘s record for longest Divas Title reign, sat down with Michael Cole to talk about her make-or-break title defense against Charlotte, cementing her legacy and more. Nikki calls her current Divas Title reign the best accomplishment of her life. She likens it to training for … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] New signee Kana has been introduced to the WWE Universe in a new interview with WWE.com, where she shared her favorite wrestlers, her thoughts on the WWE Performance Center, her excitement for joining the Divas division and more. Her favorite wrestlers: “I became attracted to sports-entertainment in Japan while watching … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] In her first interview since signing with the WWE, Japanese wrestling veteran Kana spoke to Sporting News about why she chose to join the WWE, the Diva Revolution, transitioning to an American audience and the Divas she’s most interested in facing. On why she decided to join the WWE, Kana … Read more
Last night’s Raw was another jam-packed edition for us loyal Diva fans, with two in-ring segments and a great match booked for WWE’s flagship red brand. Tensions rose between Charlotte and Nikki Bella, as the former delivered the latter some no-so-good news for her. Summer Rae also continued to shine on the mic, with WWE … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: TMZ.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Alicia Fox and Paige ran into a bit of trouble on Sunday night, getting into a tussle with a fellow diner at a Baltimore restaurant. TMZ is reporting that the Divas were accosted by a drunk woman – a regular at the restaurant’s bar – who began “harassing” them by … Read more
Tonight’s episodes of Total Divas and WAGS will bring the drama and nostalgia. On Total Divas, Nikki Bella confesses to feeling the pressure of being Divas Champion while talking to Mark Carrano, wondering aloud if she can handle the heavier schedule much longer. He tells her she can ask to alter her schedule, but it … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Cameron recently spoke with the Miami Herald to talk about taking some time off from the WWE, her training and her recent anti-bullying social media campaign, “Wrong #”. Cameron reveals that the campaign, an idea she had to raise awareness about cyber-bullying, will be accompanied by a new single: “I’m … Read more
The WWE has confirmed the signing of Kana, breaking the news in an official press release. The announcement, made first in Kana’s home country of Japan, reveals that she will keep her current ring name and report to the WWE Performance Center later this month. Kana’s signing has been rumored ever since she appeared at … Read more
One last barrier has been placed between Nikki Bella and the record for longest Divas Title reign. As announced on tonight’s Raw, Nikki will defend the Divas Title against Charlotte next week. If Charlotte wins, Nikki’s streak will end just before she’s set to break the record. The match, which was originally set to take … Read more
Former NXT Diva Zahra Schreiber has made her first public statement since her release, taking to Instagram to issue an apology. Zahra, who was released by the WWE last week after Nazi imagery was found on her Instagram, stressed that she is not an anti-Semite, writing: “Let me start this off by saying how grateful … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Lana has sustained an injury that has put her in-ring debut on hold. According to WWE.com, Lana suffered a Colles’ fracture to her wrist while working out in the ring prior to yesterday’s live event. WWE.com spoke to senior ringside physician, Dr. Scott Amann, who explained the injury and revealed … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: battle-news.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome back to another edition of the Joshi Roundup! Since we are in a holiday this will be a shorter column this week. Let’s get right to the news! Joshi News Photo: battle-news.com As Kana works her way towards her “hiatus” starting on September 15th, she is making her … Read more