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Mickie James Recovering from Bruised Ribs

Former Knockouts Champion, Mickie James, has revealed that she is working through a case of “deeply bruised” ribs. The decorated champion tweeted Monday about having an X-ray on her ribs, writing: “Walking into the Docs to finally get my ribs X-rayed… Been working through the pain 2 weeks too long! Lucky I’m T… U… Triple … Read more

In Video: Beth Phoenix on Eve’s “Betrayal” on Raw, Whether She Attacked Kaitlyn

Following last night’s big reveal (storyline advancement, hurrah!) from injured Diva Kaitlyn that she was attacked by a blonde at Night of Champions, Beth Phoenix, a blonde (duh!), found herself in the firing line. As well as being accused of the attack, she was laid out by Divas Champion — and her tag team partner … Read more

Exclusive: Ivelisse Velez (Sofia Cortez) Talks WWE Release, Attitude Rumors, Plans for the Future & More

Fans were shocked last month when Ivelisse Velez, aka Sofia Cortez, announced that she had been released by WWE. The WWE developmental talent, who had been considered one of the standout stars in FCW and its successor, NXT, after being signed by the company following her stint on the USA Network revival of Tough Enough … Read more

News in Brief: Names Added to SHINE + SHIMMER, Full Card for BLOW Announced, New Champions in Ice Ribbon & More

Diva Dirt is back with another fix of news, notes and tidbits in the world of women’s wrestling. Check it out below: New names are set to debut for SHINE Wrestling at their fourth event on October 19 at The Orpheum: SHIMMER stars Davina Rose, Kellie Skater, Shazza McKenzie and Rhia O’Reilly, as well as … Read more

SmackDown Redux (September 21st, 2012): Layla Ready for a Title Rematch, Aksana Faces Language Barrier

After losing her Divas Championship at Night of Champions, British Bombshell Layla can’t be the happiest Diva on the roster, but that’s not going to stop her this week as she takes on Natalya in singles action on Friday Night SmackDown. We also get treated to commentary from the woman who beat Layla at Night … Read more

Report: Top Diva Leaving WWE

Could this be the end of the Glamazon? Former WWE Divas and Women’s Champion, Beth Phoenix, is leaving WWE, reports PWInsider. The website reports that Phoenix has given notice to the company and will be finishing up at the end of October. Phoenix is a three-time WWE Women’s Champion, a one-time Divas Champion, and Slammy … Read more

Live Coverage: SHINE Wrestling Presents “SHINE 3” – Rain vs Jazz, Mia Yim vs Jessicka Havok & More

Diva Dirt presents live coverage of SHINE 3 airing live on iPPV tonight, headlined by Rain vs Jazz. (Order the event) Follow live coverage of the show below and via our official Twitter page, @divadirt. RELATED: Exclusive: Mia Yim Talks About Facing Jessicka Havok at SHINE 3, Signing with REINA in Japan and More!   … Read more

Impact Write-Up (September 20th, 2012): Tara Snaps, But Gives Us a Masterclass

TNA turned up the dial on the bubbling feud between Tara and Brooke Tessmacher last night on Impact Wrestling, giving us a fantastic segment that saw the veteran Knockout snap — and poor, unsuspecting ring announcer, Christy Hemme, was there to witness it first hand. The Knockouts continued to deliver the goods in a big … Read more

Little Seen Knockout Says She’s Still with TNA, Update on Her Status

Infrequently seen Knockout, Rosita, has updated fans on her status with TNA, insisting that she is still with the company despite not being used on TV since April. Rosita, real name Thea Trinidad, told the Busted Open radio show: Unfortunately it has been awhile, and I know everyone was going crazy a couple weeks ago … Read more

Your Two Cents: Would Two Titles Be Better Than One?

“Your Two Cents” is our interactive feature where we gauge the opinions of our Twitter and Facebook followers on different discussions in women’s wrestling. This week, we’re asking this: Two years ago yesterday, the Women’s Title & Divas Title were unified. We want to know: do you think the division would be better off today … Read more

Impact to Remain Live Through End of Year

Good news for TNA fans, as Impact Wrestling will remain live on Spike TV through the end of 2012. The company had originally announced it would go live through the summer (June to August), but this was extended through September. TNA has now announced that it has reached a deal with Spike to remain live … Read more

Exclusive: Mia Yim Talks About Facing Jessicka Havok at SHINE 3, Signing with REINA in Japan and More!

It’s been quite the 2012 for Mia Yim, who will this Friday night face Jessicka Havok in a meeting of two of the biggest stars to emerge on the independent women’s wrestling scene over the past two years; Yim has had several high profile feuds in promotions such as CZW and AIW, made her in-ring … Read more

News in Brief: New Names Added to SHIMMER, International Talent to Debut for PWWA, Veda Scott to Japan & More

Diva Dirt is back with another fix of news, notes and tidbits in the world of women’s wrestling. Check it out below: RingStars announced this morning that Veda Scott will make her Japanese debut on October 7th at Joshi4Hope IV against Yuhi. Veda Scott, an interviewer for Ring of Honor and a regular in SHIMMER … Read more

WWE Developmental Head Talks Ashley Flair’s Progress, Training Divas; Interview with Ashley (Video)

The arrival of one Ashley Flair — now known as Charlotte in WWE — has generated more press buzz than any other new female talent in WWE developmental in the past. And if you haven’t guessed why yet, the Flair name says it all. The daughter of two-time WWE Hall of Famer and wrestling legend, … Read more

Yumi Ohka Added to SHIMMER Volumes 49-52 Tapings in October

Yumi Ohka is the fifth – and potentially final – joshi talent added to SHIMMER Women Athletes’ set of tapings on October 27 and 28 in Berwyn, IL. She joins previously announced fellow Japanese stars Kana, Hiroyo Matsumoto, Tomoka Nakagawa and debutante Ryo Mizunami. Ohka, Matsumoto and Nakagawa all missed the previous tapings in March … Read more