Raw Response: August 24th, 2015
Tune in to Raw on the USA Network at 8pm ET, as well as the pre-show on the WWE Network. Discuss the show in the comments!
SummerSlam in Review: Two Teams Fall, One Team Rises
To some wrestling fans, NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn and SummerSlam may have felt like night and day: one was refreshing and fun, while the other felt tired and underwhelming. Well, I felt that way, at least. The comparison between NXT and WWE is probably worn out at this point, but the WWE invited such comparisons by … Read more
Alicia Fox, Cameron, Layla and Naomi Confirmed for ‘WWE 2K16’
[media-credit name=”Photos: IGN.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] IGN has confirmed four more Divas for the WWE 2K16 roster as part of their weekly roster reveal. Those Divas are Alicia Fox, Cameron, Layla and Naomi. This is the third week of IGN’s roster reveal, which has previously announced the inclusion of Brie Bella, Emma, Eva Marie, Nikki Bella, … Read more
SummerSlam Results: Becky Wins for Team PCB, Lana and Summer Extend Their Feud
Team PCB earned bragging rights tonight at SummerSlam, defeating Team B.A.D. and Team Bella in a Three-Team Elimination Tag Team match that saw Becky Lynch pin Brie Bella to end it all. Team B.A.D. was the first to fall, Tamina Snuka being pinned by Brie following a second rope facebuster. Brie would take the fall … Read more
SummerSlam Discussion Post
Tonight at SummerSlam, Team B.A.D., Team Bella and PCB face off in a Three-Team Elimination Tag Team match. Tune in to SummerSlam on the WWE Network starting at 6:00pm ET with the Kickoff show. Discuss the show in the comments!
SummerSlam Predictions: Team B.A.D. vs. Team Bella vs. Team PCB (Elimination Tag Team Match)
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tonight at SummerSlam, Team B.A.D. (Naomi, Sasha Banks and Tamina Snuka), Team Bella (Alicia Fox, Brie and Nikki Bella) and Team PCB (Paige, Charlotte and Becky Lynch) face off in a Three-Team Elimination Tag Team match. Which team will reign supreme? The Diva Dirt team weighs in: Chris: I really … Read more
Joshi Roundup for August 23rd, 2015: Weekly Look at Women’s Wrestling in Japan
[media-credit name=”Photo: SHIMMER Wrestling” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome back to another edition of the Joshi Roundup! Lots going on in the world of Japan, including one of my personal favorite wrestlers randomly showing up at NXT TakeOver last night! Joshi News Photo: kana.cm The biggest news for fans of Joshi is that the world famous … Read more
SummerSlam Rewind: Beth Phoenix vs. Kelly Kelly for the Divas Title (2011)
Leading up to SummerSlam tonight, we’re taking a look back at memorable Diva moments from the history of the Pay-Per-View. Today, we’re going back to 2011, when Divas Champion Kelly Kelly defended her title against Beth Phoenix. Both Divas had backup at ringside: Natalya was there for Beth, while Eve Torres accompanied Kelly. Kelly would … Read more
Diva Dirt Hype: Team B.A.D. vs. Team Bella vs. Team PCB (SummerSlam 2015)
Get hyped for SummerSlam with an exclusive Diva Dirt Hype video package highlighting the Three-Team Elimination match between Team B.A.D., Team Bella and Team PCB. Check out the latest Diva Dirt Hype below: Music: “In The End” by Black Veil Brides; “Do You Feel Alive” by Raphael Lake & Ben Fisher Listen to every song … Read more
NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn in Review: Bayley’s Crowning Moment
Last night, the NXT Divas managed to raise the bar once again in the first live special off of their home turf. NXT Women’s Champion Sasha Banks took a break from the main roster to defend her title against the ultimate underdog, Bayley, in what was billed the co-main event of the evening. I’d speculate … Read more
Video: Bayley Talks Her NXT Women’s Title Win
Following her huge NXT Women’s Championship victory at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn, Bayley spoke to WWE.com about what the moment meant to her. Through her tears, Bayley explained that though she had been dreaming of this moment for years, she was never truly prepared for it. She said the post-match congratulations she received from fellow Four … Read more
Vote for the Star of the Week Ending August 22nd, 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: Bayley Bayley … Read more
NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn Results: Bayley Wins the Women’s Title, Blue Pants Takes Out Alexa, New Diva Teased
Tonight at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn, a new NXT Women’s Champion was crowned. In what was billed the co-main event of the evening, Bayley unseated champion Sasha Banks. Both Divas were taken to their absolute limits in the match, resulting in a hard fought victory for the underdog. Sasha took aim at Bayley’s broken hand, at … Read more
NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn Discussion Post
NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn airs live tonight at 9pm ET on the WWE Network. Tune in to the pre-show at 8:30pm. Sasha Banks will be defending the NXT Women’s Title against Bayley. Discuss the show in the comments!
NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn Predictions: Bayley vs. Sasha Banks for the NXT Women’s Title
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tonight at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn, Sasha Banks defends the NXT Women’s Title against Bayley. Will we see a fourth Women’s Champion? The Diva Dirt team weighs in: Chris: This quite frankly Ladies and Gentlemen, should be the main event. I can’t remember the last time I was this excited for … Read more
SummerSlam Rewind: Terri Runnels vs. The Kat in a “Stinkface” Match (2000)
Leading up to SummerSlam tomorrow night, we’re taking a look back at memorable Diva moments from the history of the Pay-Per-View. Today, we’re going back to 2000, when Terri Runnels and The Kat took part in a “Stinkface” match. The Divas, who were not regular in-ring competitors, had backup at ringside. Terri was accompanied by … Read more
Diva Dirt Hype: Bayley vs. Sasha Banks (NXT Takeover: Brooklyn)
Get hyped for tonight’s NXT Takeover: Brooklyn NXT Women’s Championship match between Bayley and NXT Women’s Champion Sasha Banks with a unique rivalry-spanning video package entitled “The Tale of the Four Horsewomen” made by YouTuber LitHarmony. The narrated mini-movie focuses on the journeys of both champion and challenger, as well as the history also involving … Read more
WWE Hall of Famer Airs Sexist Opinions on Women’s Wrestling
WWE Hall of Famer Greg “The Hammer” Valentine recently made an appearance on Filsinger Games’s The View podcast, where he aired controversial and outright sexist opinions about women’s wrestling. Hammer claimed that he would fire every “girl wrestler” and send them to the “strip bar”, accusing them of stealing jobs from male wrestlers. He went … Read more
Xplosion Write-Up: Friendly Competition
Greeting and salutations Knockout fans and welcome to another recurring edition of Xplosion Write-Up! This week, TNA has uploaded a Knockouts match between Awesome Kong and Brooke that originally aired way back in the first week of June. If you recall, it was during this time that both Kong and Brooke began to make a … Read more
Diva Dirt Weekly: SummerSlam and NXT TakeOver Pre-Show
Join Diva Dirt’s Chris, Erin and Jake as we discuss NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn and SummerSlam, giving our thoughts and predictions on Bayley vs. Sasha Banks and the Three-Team Elimination Tag Team match. We also talk Tough Enough, previewing Tuesday’s big finale. Listen below or download by right clicking here. [sc_embed_player_template1 fileurl=”http://cdn.media.diva-dirt.com/ddweekly/ddweekly82215.mp3″] Listen to the … Read more
SummerSlam Rewind: Lita Gets Involved in the First Ever TLC Match (2000)
Leading up to SummerSlam tomorrow night, we’re taking a look back at memorable Diva moments from the history of the Pay-Per-View. Today, we’re going back to 2000, when Lita got involved in the first ever Tables, Ladders and Chairs match. Lita would make a sudden entrance, running to the ring and pushing Edge and Christian … Read more
Diva Dirt Hype: A Look at the NXT Women’s Title Match Participants
Get hyped for NXT Takeover: Brooklyn with two exclusive Diva Dirt Hype video packages highlighting the participants in tomorrow’s NXT Women’s Championship match. The first, made by YouTuber Jordan, highlights the challenger Bayley: The second video, made by YouTuber Branden, takes a look at the NXT Women’s Champion Sasha Banks: Music: “Superstar” by RuPaul; “Up … Read more
Video: AJ Lee Featured in New ‘Madden NFL 16’ Ad
AJ Lee is returning to the limelight for the first time since her WWE departure in a high profile ad for Madden NFL 16. The short film casts AJ as a kidnapping victim who can only be saved if her boyfriend (played by Dave Franco) defeats her kidnapper (played by Rob Gronkowski) in Madden NFL … Read more
WWE Main Event Redux (August 21st, 2015): Flair Battles Fox
What uuuuuuup? It’s been a long time, guys. Matches on Main Event have been few and far between the past couple of months, and when they have been around I haven’t been. Hopefully this week is a sign of things to come! Hope you’re all doing well. Let’s settle in for what is sure to … Read more