Impact Wrestling Feedback: December 8th, 2011
Get your weekly dose of Knockouts action on tonight’s Impact. To watch, tune into Spike TV from 9pm ET. Discuss the show in the comments!
Kelly Kelly Responds to Reports That She’s Looking for Projects Outside of WWE
Reports circulated earlier today that former Divas Champion Kelly Kelly was looking for acting and modelling work outside of WWE, leading to fans speculating that she may be looking to leave the company. So what’s the deal? Well, not so fast, says K2! The 24-year-old, who celebrated five years as a Diva this year, has … Read more
NXT Watch (December 7th, 2011): Say Hello to Mrs Portia Perez and Say Goodbye to BateMax
I normally like to start these recaps up with some funny saying, but I can’t bring myself to do it this week. Ever since NXT ended, I’ve been blasting Nelly Furtado’s “All Good Things Come To An End” (in the name of BateMax of course… don’t you judge me). I came to know BateMax as … Read more
Pro-Wrestling: EVE Launching Monthly Wrestling School & Live Shows in London
Pro-Wrestling: EVE has announced a major new deal which will see the company launch its own monthly wrestling school in London, as well as hold monthly live events. The official announcement was made moments ago on the BBC London 9.49 FM radio station, however, Diva Dirt spoke to promoter Dann Read earlier today for more … Read more
Your Two Cents: The Need for Knockouts Tag Team Titles
“Your Two Cents” is the new 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: Do you think TNA’s Knockouts Tag Titles are necessary, what with the lack of competition for them? We’ve read your responses on our social media … Read more
Bella Twins and Vickie Guerrero Characters Unveiled for “WWE ’12”
Two more Diva DLCs for WWE ’12 have been unveiled: The Bella Twins, Brie and Nikki, and Vickie Guerrero. The Divas DLC pack featuring the Bellas, Vickie, Kharma and Trish Stratus is due to go on sale this month. In the game, Brie is seem in camouflage ring gear while Nikki is in black. Both … Read more
Beth Phoenix Tells Maria Menounos to ‘Stay Home’ and Not Wrestle at Tribute to the Troops
Divas Champion Beth Phoenix, so used to intimidating her fellow Divas like Kelly Kelly and AJ, has now turned her attention to a celebrity! Well, it was only a matter of time before she went for world domination. Yes, Beth Phoenix has issued somewhat of a threat to Extra co-host and author, Maria Menounos, telling … Read more
Alicia Fox and Kharma’s “WWE ’12” Characters Officially Unveiled
THQ has officially unveiled two new Diva characters for WWE ’12 — former Divas Champion Alicia Fox and Kharma. Both Divas will be available as DLC, or downloadable content, with Alicia available for free and Kharma as a paid-for character. Previously, footage leaked of Kharma and Vickie Guerrero‘s characters. In the game, Kharma, who never … Read more
Ric Flair: TNA Knockouts ‘Work Harder Than Some of the Guys’
Legendary wrestler Ric Flair has bestowed huge praise upon the Knockouts division, saying that they “work harder than some of the guys”. The Nature Boy, who came to TNA in January 2010 after leaving WWE following his retirement there, tells British website, The Skinny: “When I first came to TNA I was just so surprised … Read more
Diva Dirt Year-End Awards 2011: Nomination Suggestions Ballot
Can you believe it’s that time already? With just three weeks till we crack open our 2012 Divas calendar (not really), it’s time to look back on 2011 and cast your votes in the fourth annual Diva Dirt Year-End Awards. Who will succeed Michelle McCool, Melina and Beth Phoenix as Diva of the Year? Who … Read more
SmackDown Spoilers: December 9th, 2011
Spoilers for this week’s SmackDown. The show airs on Friday at 8pm on Syfy:
In Video: Behind the Scenes at Lilian Garcia’s First Music Video Shoot
Returning Diva Lilian Garcia is tapping into the buzz surrounding her WWE return by targeting her first ever music video to debut this week also. The video for “U Drive Me Loca” will premiere on Friday, the same day that her SmackDown debut airs. However, today she has released a behind the scenes look at … Read more
Raw Redux (December 5th, 2011): The Rightful Number One Contender Question Continues to Fester
As if Raw wasn’t already confusing enough with all these EPIC Diva matches to catch up with (who can forget the 48-second instant classic a few weeks ago?!), things got even more dramatic this week when Eve Torres finally returned to the ring, having last been seen eating a top rope Glam Slam, to team … Read more
Lilian Garcia Discusses Her WWE Return, Thoughts on Going to SmackDown
Returning WWE Diva Lilian Garcia spoke about her return to WWE on last night’s Raw After Show, the show she previously co-hosted with Maria Kanellis. In a phone interview, Lilian said: “I’m kind of numb. I can’t believe all of this is happening right now!” Lilian explains how quickly her re-debut, which will be taped … Read more
In Video: December 5th Raw After Show Hosted by Maria Kanellis, Interview with Lilian Garcia
Check out last night’s Raw After Show below. This week, Maria Kanellis is joined by Jensen Karp and Lilian Garcia‘s husband, Chris Jozeph. Plus, Lilian calls in to discuss her WWE return. RELATED: – Lilian Garcia Discusses Her WWE Return, Thoughts on Going to SmackDown
Two Notable Names Backstage at Raw Last Night
Former WWE Women’s Champion Layla, who is recovering from her torn ACL and MCL injuries, was backstage at Raw last night. Also visiting was former WWE Diva, Cherry aka Kara Drew, who was part of the SmackDown brand from 2007-2008. As she has noted on Twitter, Cherry is very close friends with Divas Natalya and … Read more
Kharma Gets Engaged! Wait Till You See the Ring…
Congratulations are in order for WWE star Kharma (real name Kia Stevens) — she’s engaged! Kharma, the former Awesome Kong, announced her engagement on TMZ today and wow… Let’s just say that the engagement ring has to be seen! Her fiancé popped the question by presenting a ring that looks like a wrestling ring. #Inception … Read more
JoshiMania Now on DVD, Plus Limited Edition Signed Posters!
Talk about a fast turnaround! Smart Mark Video, the official DVD distributor for CHIKARA, has released all three nights of JoshiMania on DVD — less than 48 hours after the extravaganza came to a close! Official press release below: [notice]CHIKARA: All 3 nights of “JoshiMania” available on DVD right now! This past weekend we served … Read more
Raw Response: December 5th, 2011
Get your Monday night Divas fix by tuning in to Raw tonight at 9pm ET on the USA Network. Discuss the show in the comments! DIVA DIRT LIVE AT 11.15PM ET CLICK HERE
Lilian Garcia Returns to WWE
WWE.com has announced that former Raw ring announcer, Lilian Garcia, has officially returned to the company. Lilian, who retired from her post in 2009 after 10 years, tells WWE.com that she “missed it”. Garcia will now serve as the ring announcer for SmackDown on Friday nights. Read the announcement here. Listen to our 2010 interview … Read more
Video Exclusive: Manami Toyota Looks Back on Her Career, Wrestling in the US & More
You’ve seen the award presentation, and now we present the exclusive interview! RELATED: Video Exclusive: Manami Toyota Legacy Award Presentation at JoshiMania Night 1 Diva Dirt had the great distinction and honor of sitting down with the 2011 Diva Dirt Legacy Award recipient, Manami Toyota, backstage at JoshiMania Night 1 in Philadelphia, PA, last week. … Read more
Video Exclusive: Manami Toyota Legacy Award Presentation at JoshiMania Night 1
Last Friday in Philadelphia, PA, Diva Dirt inducted the second member of its exclusive Legacy Award winners’ circle — arguably the best female wrestler in the world, the iconic Manami Toyota. RELATED: Video Exclusive: Manami Toyota Looks Back on Her Career, Wrestling in the US & More We were honored to team up with CHIKARA … Read more
The Diva Mystery Continues: Alicia & Kelly Plotting Against Beth & Natalya?
Following on from Alicia Fox‘s mystery phone call a couple of weeks ago, WWE.com has a new video on its website filmed after last week’s Raw featuring Kelly Kelly and Foxy discussing something mysterious regarding Beth Phoenix and Natalya. When probed by the camera can what they’re talking about, they respond: “You’ll find out soon … Read more
Tough Enough Contestant Arrested for Drunk Driving
Former Tough Enough contestant and 2010 Miss USA, Rima Fakih, made headlines over the weekend after she was arrested on a drunk driving charge in Michigan, according to TMZ. It’s reported that Fakih originally tried to cover up the arrest, tweeting on Saturday: “Let’s clear things up now…. I’m NOT in Michigan and I’m NOT … Read more
Detailed JoshiMania Night 3 Report & Extensive Photo Gallery: Del Rey vs Hamada & More
We now have a second report from last night’s JoshiMania Night 3 event in Manhattan, NY, as well as over 100 photos. PREVIOUSLY: – JoshiMania Night 1 Results & Extensive Photo Gallery: Del Rey vs Aja Kong, Manami Toyota & More – JoshiMania Night 2 Results (Everett, MA): Aja Kong vs Ayako Hamada & More … Read more
The Diva Dirt Perfect 10: Week of November 27th, 2011
It’s back! The Diva Dirt Perfect 10 makes a return as we look at the movers and shakers of the Divas and Knockouts division this past week a la WWE.com’s Power 25. Which femme fatales impressed on Raw, SmackDown, NXT, Superstars, Impact Wrestling and FCW? (Note: Pay per views will be counted the following week.) … Read more