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Today’s SmackDown Redux comes to you with a heavy heart and somber mood. The wrestling world lost an absolute icon today as “Macho Man” Randy Savage tragically lost his life in a car accident. If any of you are anything like me, you grew up watching him steal the show night after night. Savage’s talent, charisma, and personality made him the total package when it came to this sport as far as I’m concerned. His matches with Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat, Hulk Hogan, The Ultimate Warrior, and a young, brash Shawn Michaels are instant classics that will live in my heart, the hearts and minds of many others, forever. For me personally, Savage was the last remaining childhood hero that I had. I’ve watched all the others have their lives end far to soon, most notably Owen Hart. I was watching In Your House that night and I’ll never forget what I saw. If we can learn anything from the events of today, and from the past, it’s that life is way to short. It can be taken from you in an instant. You’ve truly got to cherish every moment and live like it could be your last. Rest peacefully, Macho Man.
First and foremost, I am very sorry this is late. I’ve had a rough couple of days between a good friend’s father passing away and then “Macho Man” Randy Savage, in a very odd and twisted way, both the exact same way. I have just been an emotional ball of mess. Between worrying about my friend and her family and losing such a huge chunk of what made me fall in love with this business. But, I love you guys so I am going to give it my best shot. Bear with me and hopefully this won’t be as lackluster as I feel.
We start this week out in the ring, with the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions, Sarita and Rosita. They’re taunting Christy Hemme and she is just playing along like nobody’s business. Out next is their tag team partner, Madison Rayne and this looks to be a six Knockout tag team match. Oh boy. SHE’S A KILLER QUEEN! Madison comes out, atrocious fence of a crown on top of her head and looks aggravated, as usual. She stops to wave to her kingdom before making her way down to the ring, grinning to bare it. HARDCORE COUNTRY! Their opponents Tara, Miss Tessmacher and the TNA Knockouts Champion, Mickie James pop out next. Literally if you’re Tessmacher. Mickie flashes that gold strap up to the crowd and Tara just looks like a bouncer from the club down the street. This should be a rather fun loving match-up.
Judy Grable, who was one of the ‘lady wrestlers’ of the 1950s, will be posthumously inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame today in Amsterdam, New York. Grable was trained by the Fabulous Moolah. She died in her home on May 11th, 2008. More on today’s induction ceremony here.
In a world exclusive, Diva Dirt has the first interview with Tough Enough contestant, Ivelisse Velez, following her exit from the USA Network show last Monday. The spicy Puerto Rican was cut by ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin following a leg injury, and had a very emotional farewell. We catch up with Ivelisse to find out about her exit from the show, the status of her injury, and the story behind the tension with Christina, as Ivelisse addresses her harsh comments about her fellow contestant.
Ivelisse also speaks on what it was like being the girl with the most experience, whether she was apprehensive over having to learn the basics again as a six-year pro, her thoughts on her fellow female contestants, Trish, who she thinks will win and if she might have a future in WWE.
The Tough Enough cast filmed some bonus scenes last night at FCW. Check out the spoilers below:
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!
Diva Dirt is proud to launch its first ever original web series, Jessie Kaye: Road to the Ring! Follow the journey of aspiring wrestler, Jessie Kaye, as she trains under former WWE star, Gillberg, to become the next big thing in female wrestling.
Watch the first episode below or download it in stunning HD to your computer via ClickWrestle.com for just 99¢!
FCW has added profiles for two new Divas to its roster, including Brandi Alexis Reed who debuted as a ring announcer on Superstars last week. Reed is now going by the name of Eden Stiles. The another new Diva is going by the name Audrey Marie. Her real identity is unknown at this point. Thanks … Read more
Fans can finally see Sunny’s Hall of Fame induction from this past April. The WrestleMania 27 DVD is out now, and someone has leaked Sunny’s induction onto YouTube. Watch below: Thanks to Sammy for the tip!
It looks like we will be getting a Divas Championship match this Sunday at WWE’s Over the Limit pay per view, despite no official announcement being made as yet. Brie Bella let slip on Twitter that she’ll be facing Kelly Kelly, but has since deleted her tweet. Kelly has picked up wins over the Bellas … Read more
It seems that the promise of a little Kharma has helped the Divas segments increase in the Raw ratings. This week’s Divas segment gained 333,000 viewers over the previous segment, perhaps aided by the attraction that is Kharma. That is a big upswing compared to the previous two weeks where the Divas segments lost viewers … Read more
As perhaps indicated by her touring with the brand this past weekend, AJ is scheduled to debut on SmackDown soon, reports the Wrestling Observer.
The Observer also reports that fellow ex-NXT Rookie Diva and FCW General Manager, Maxine, is set to debut also.
Retired Diva, Michelle McCool, joined Torrie Wilson and Lilian Garcia on the Tough Enough After Show this past Monday. Michelle’s official fansite has a transcript of her interview in which she was asked about whether there was any cattiness or backstabbing in the Divas lockerroom because of her status as ‘top Diva’.
Read below:
Torrie Wilson: Do you feel like the more you went up the ladder, getting the belts and being on television and had all these great things happening, do you feel like you had to work harder to prove yourself to the women? Did you see a lot of clawing and backstabbing, or was it… helpful?
Michelle McCool: Oh, gosh. No. You know the answer to that question! (laughs) The higher you climb the ladder, everyone is going to have a reason as to why you’re there, why you’re on TV, and they don’t want to believe the fact you’re in the working hard, fighting for storylines. Instead of complaining about only have two or three minutes on TV, you want to make those two or three minutes mean something, so that you can go somewhere the next week, and the next month, and then the next three months. And that’s what Layla and I did. And, yeah. A lot of people just didn’t want to believe that; I just think that’s the easy route. I think that they did, in their hearts, know that. The backstabbing, the clawing, it’s always there. It definitely comes up more when you’re on TV a little more often. And I can laugh. A prime example, Layla and I. We pitched an idea when we were going back and forth between RAW and SmackDown. We did a pre-tape on RAW when we got kicked off: so, we show up at RAW and get kicked out of the building. Two weeks later, they call us up to be on RAW again. It’s like, dang! Of course, all of the girls are complaining. We’re just like, ‘hey, we tried to get kicked off the show. It’s not our fault. Sorry we’re here.’ But you know, it’s like. Somebody else step it up! And I know that sounds horrible, but that’s what it is.
Tonight on the show, we talk and take your calls about Chyna’s return to the ring at Sacrifice, plus Michelle McCool’s comments about the Divas. DIVA-DIRT.COM/LIVE LOG ON AT 9.45PM FOR CHAT • SHOW AT 10PM
Spoilers for Friday:
Spoilers for next week’s Impact:
This week on Monday Night Raw, the perpetually perky Kelly Kelly found herself in a non-title match against the Divas champion, Brie Bella with Nikki Bella at ringside. As we have seen in weeks past, Kelly has made her way onto Kharma’s list of potential victims. Will Kharma finally get her hands on Kelly this week, or will Kelly manage to slip through her fingers once more? Also, can Kelly Kelly pull out a win over the Divas Champion and move herself into title contention? Check out this week’s Divas segment below and find out:
Out first is Kelly Kelly, looking absolutely stunning in blue and not a teensy bit concerned about the fact that Kharma seems to show up in every one of her matches. I’m just saying if I was K2, I’d be looking to enlist some protection from Kharma. And by protection, I mean someone to distract Kharma while I run for my life. The Bellas are out next with the Divas title in tow. They do their usual entrance and our match is underway.
The latest TE after show with Michelle McCool as guest:
Get your Monday night Divas fix by tuning in to Raw tonight at 9pm ET on the USA Network. Be sure to tune in to the Post-Raw & Tough Enough Show LIVE at 11pm ET! Discuss the show in the comments!
Spoilers for Thursday’s TNA Impact Wrestling:
It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for! Okay, so maybe a couple of moments. We’ve seen weeks upon months of back and forth between all competitors in tonight’s matches. Whether it’s the self-proclaimed “Queen” of the Knockouts division or the Queen of the Mountain, I have a feeling that tonight, someone is going to get overthrown. So much is on the line tonight. The Knockouts Championship and the contract of a scorned henchwoman, to the physical stature of Little Mama and Big Daddy. The return of a female phenomenon to the ring after ten years has the Impact Zone on fire tonight. I have a feeling there are definitely going to be fireworks. I hope you brought the marshmallows for roasting because there’s going to be heat.
Our real and true action for TNA Sacrifice starts out in the form of Jeff Jarrett and his Queen of the Hillside, Karen Jarrett. They slowlly make their way onto the stage, hand on the ribcage, crutches in hand and a boot on the foot. Say what?! Karen is dressed like she’s on her way to the prom, heel and all. Jeff hands her the crutches and they make their way to the ring, slow enough for another population to have enough time to develop on a foreign planet. When they finally reach the apron, Jeff helps her up and through all the pain and anguish, she limps to the middle of the ring. Jeff takes to the microphone, stating that unfortunately, and being an adorable, caring wife and mother. Please, give him all of your attention because he has a very important announcement to make! Listen people! Listen!
Recently departed WWE Diva, Michelle McCool has answered questions for her official fansite‘s sixth anniversary in video form. McCool dishes on her match at WrestleMania this year with Trish and Snooki, whether she might be Tough Enough bound (she also reveals she nearly sent in an application for the first ever Tough Enough), and much … Read more
Wrestlicious is alive, people!
The company has announced today a major production deal with New York’s Union Square Agency, who will now handle all production aspects of Wrestlicious. Union Square is also behind a proposed biopic movie on Mick Foley.
In a press release, it was also stated that Wrestlicious has a letter of intent from a Viacom-owned network to air the new season of its Wrestlicious TakeDown show. Viacom owns the MTV stable of channels, as well as Spike TV and others.
Read the press release below:
NEW YORK – May 16, 2011 – Union Square Agency (USSE Corp., Pink OTC Symbol: UCRP) today announced an all encompassing partnership agreement with Wrestlicious, an American all-female professional wrestling promotion.
This agreement is a 360 degree deal that leverages the best of both companies and should be the first of many future projects together. Union Square Agency will provide sponsorship sales, television production, syndication, media sales, event extensions, venue selection, strategic partnerships and manage licensing and merchandising.
Wrestler and Diva Dirt contributor, Mia Yim is currently in Japan where she is set to debut for the REINA promotion. Mia will be sending us exclusive blogs and pictures from her trip. Check back for regular updates!
Ahnyong all!
It is 8:43am here in Japan (7:43pm in East Coast US time) and typing this in bed. I am so sore! I just had my match with Hiroyo Matsumoto last night, and I think it was my most proudest match yet. It was such an experience to wrestle her. I lost and took a butt whooping, but I guess I’m just good at that according to Melanie ^.^
Despite suffering an apparent shoulder injury a couple of weeks ago, Alicia Fox was back on the road this past weekend.
Alicia teamed up with Rosa Mendes to take on the team of Natalya and NXT Rookie Diva, AJ.
You can see a picture of AJ spotted at Saturday’s live event to your left.