The name Athena has popped up a lot on Diva Dirt over the past several months, with us even touting her one of our ‘Five to Watch‘ last year. This rising young talent took the wrestling world by storm in 2010, making a name for herself in Anarchy Championship Wrestling in Texas, as well as debuting to much praise for SHIMMER last September. We thought it was about time we got on the phone with the self-professed ‘Wrestling Goddess’ so you can get to know her a little better.
She’s already hit the headlines over the past week taking part in a death-defying match against Rachel Summerlyn — a 10,000 Tacks Match — this past Sunday, in which she was victorious. And now this weekend, she makes her WSU debut live on iPPV against Niya.
We discuss her all that, plus what it was like training with WCW, WWE and TNA legend Booker T and whether she’s been approached for Tough Enough.
Well, I’ll be a coal miner’s daughter! It is that time again, people. The time of glorious wrestling drama and kinky Knockouts action! Alright. I’m a little bland when it comes to introductions this week so I’ll just get straight to the technical stuff. I promise, next week, I’ll do better!
Last week on Impact we saw the return of the flawless Karen Jarrett, hellbent on making her ex-husband’s life a living hell. We also saw a rather mediocre yet quizzical tag team match for the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Titles which gave Winter her first TNA submission victory. This week, Karen is back and ready to strike while four of the other Knockouts are set to take action in the ring, fatal fourway style. Plenty of action and lots to cover so it’s time to jump on the train and speed on the down the track. Let’s do it!
Our beloved Knockouts action starts out this week with a non-title fourway Knockouts match-up. Out first is Sarita, who gets a short yet hip shaking entrance, donned an orange version of her wrestling attire. Just once, I’d like to see her look as fierce in the ring as she does out of it. Speaking of fierce, out next is the lovely Velvet Sky, sporting brand new hot pink and silver attire that I have to say definitely flatters her. Similar design but thank cheese, she got rid of that crushed velvet material. Haha. In true fashion, Velvet “lets the pigeons loose”, playing it up as always. HARDCORE COUNTRY! Third to the ring is Mickie James, looking like she just stepped out of the barn in that lumberjack flannel. Nice to see she’s recovered from that concussion. SHE’S A KILLER QUEEN! Finally, last but not least, comes the Knockouts Champion herself, Madison Rayne. Now, the title of this week’s Impact is coined “Dirty Laundry” and rightfully so, considering our self-professed queen is donning that same damn beer wench outfit. I was really hoping she’d burned that but instead, she covered it up with a sash and accessorized…with a crown and side ponytail. Oh Madison.
Staying true to character, the champion screeches at SoCal Val, who is nice enough to hold onto the Queen’s items while she’s performing. Obviously just doing her job, poor Val just looks so confused as she walks away. Thank heavens, this match is finally going to kick off. Let me remind you, this is not a tag team match. Two in ring, two on the outside and tags must be made but there are no teams. The first Knockout to score a pin fall or submission walks away the winner. Madison and Sarita are the first to step out of the ring while Mickie and Velvet are both roaring to go. Velvet can’t wait to get her hands on Sarita while Mickie isn’t quite ready to give up her chance either. The two pull back and forth for a moment, trying to determine who will start things off but instead, come to a great compromise. Let’s just fight each other! Whatever happened to just flipping a coin? Is all the shoving necessary? Can’t we all just get along? No? Okay then. Lock it up!
Former WWE Diva, Torrie Wilson spoke about attending the upcoming WrestleReunion convention to Miami Herald this week.
Some of the highlights include her praise for both the WWE Divas and TNA Knockouts divisions. She said:
“I think that WWE and TNA [Total Nonstop Action Wrestling] have incredible female talent. The women now are so athletic. It’s almost as if you have to be athletic and be able to work in the ring versus a few years ago when you just had to be pretty. I’m amazed that some of things that those girls do. It’s good to see that they have an awesome crop of girls on both sides.”
Speaking on the current PG rating, Torrie says she wishes it was more PG when she was in WWE:
WSU’s Final Chapter iPPV is nearly upon us. In the main event, Mercedes Martinez and Angel Orsini face off in a ladder match for both the WSU World and All Guts, No Glory Championships. Full card and details on how to order below: WSU Returns to iPPV on 1/22 with “The Final Chapter” Order directly … Read more
It looks like Karen Jarrett is sticking around. After making her return to TNA last week following a near two year absence, Karen has now been re-added to TNA’s online roster. You can check out her profile here. Karen made her return to Impact last week, injecting herself in the feud between her current husband, … Read more
She changed the color of her bangs for us every week on NXT, but now a couple of months removed from her second place finish, Naomi has gone for a drastic new look. The former FCW Divas Champion debuted her new Victoria Beckham-esque bob cut at an FCW house show earlier this week. But are … Read more
Former WWE Diva, Maria Kanellis — who will soon be touring with fellow former Divas, Jillian and Tiffany — commented on the fact that she had never won gold in the WWE. Speaking to Final Bell Radio, she said: Definitely, it was so hard always being girl that got beat up but never got to … Read more
According to the Wrestling Observer, of the three talents who had tryouts with TNA last week, Divina Fly is considered the one most likely to be signed by the company. The other two wrestlers who had tryouts were ROH star El Generico and TJ Perkins. 20-year-old Fly, real name Thea Trinidad, is from New York … Read more
Cast your minds back to last June when it was announced that Kaval would have Lay-Cool as his pros on NXT. The Internet furore over the pairing, considered by fans to be a ‘rib’ on the former independent star, was deafening. In the end, Lay-Cool and Kaval proved to be a winning formula as he … Read more
While Knockouts have been leaving left, right and center over the past year, one lady who isn’t going anywhere is our favorite luchadora, Sarita aka Sarah Stock. According to the Wrestling Observer, Sarita has signed a two year contract extension to stay put in the Knockouts division. Sarita was one half of the first ever … Read more
A big dream match between two of the top female wrestlers in North America has been signed for April 2nd. Remix Pro Wrestling in Marietta, Ohio has signed former WWE Diva and current TNA Knockout, Mickie James to face ROH and SHIMMER star, Sara Del Rey. The event will be fund-raising for the Humane Society … Read more
Arguably the top independent female wrestler of 2010, Mercedes Martinez had quite the year. Continuing her WSU World Championship reign, working SHIMMER and NCW Femmes Fatales, as well as debuting for River City Wrestling in Texas, Mercedes was everywhere. Her incredible year was capped by being crowned #3 on the PWI Female 50 and being honored by Pro Wrestling Illustrated last November live on iPPV.
Now in 2011, she’s set to kick off her wrestling year with a bang this Saturday, facing Angel Orsini in a ‘Winner Take All’ ladder match on iPPV for the WSU World and All Guts, No Glory Championships.
We catch up with Mercedes to look back at her noteworthy 2010 and her plans for 2011. Mercedes also clarifies a report here on Diva Dirt last year about her heading to AAA in Mexico, and whether she’s at all interested in WWE Tough Enough.
Check out our mini site for the upcoming ChickFight match between Alissa Flash and Shantelle Taylor which will take place on February 5th in San Francisco. The mini site features a tale of the tape on both participants, as well as ticket information and two unique competitions that for Twitter and Facebook fans! Be sure … Read more
Diva Dirt LIVE is back tonight at 10pm ET right here at Diva-Dirt.com. Tonight we’ll be joined by former TNA Knockout, Nikki Roxx discussing her return to pay per view this Saturday for WSU when she takes on Jessicka Havok. Call in on 347-989-8156. Remember, Diva Dirt LIVE now has its own homepage where you … Read more
The Beautiful People’s Velvet Sky, who appears on a packet of Tom’s Snacks for a TNA promotion, is part of the latest TNA Spin Cycle. All the other stars on this week’s show are also part of the promotional campaign.
After a week of withdrawal, on this week’s edition of Raw, Diva fans were treated to the match we should have gotten last week: Maryse vs Natalya in a non-title bout. In what I assume is an attempt to make up for the lack of Divas last week, we also got Melina and Eve on guest commentary. Can the third generation Diva and the French-Canadian beauty put on a five star match? Will Melina and Eve get feisty at ringside? Check out the match below and find out:
Out first to the ring first is Maryse, who’s looking fantastic. During her entrance, Cole introduces Eve and an oddly silent Milena, who are ringside on commentary. Next out is Natalya, who practically runs to the ring. Are we short on Diva time already? In the meantime, Cole uses his journalistic prowess to get to the bottom of the issues between Melina and Natalya and is rewarded with icy cold silence from the #1 Contender. Awkward… Cutting his losses, Cole turns his questioning to Eve and brings up the tag match two weeks ago that saw Eve pick up the win over Melina. Eve smoothly deflects the question by talking about thrilled she is to be at ringside for this match. Sure you are…
Diva Dirt’s much loved (and sadly demised) Diva Soup is getting a spin-off and we want you!
Diva Soup was one of our most popular audio shows here at Diva Dirt, and since it abruptly ended back in September (blame Steven — we do!) we have been inundated by fans calling for its return. Though the show won’t be returning in its original form, we are going to introduce something very similar and are looking for fresh new voices to join our growing audio team.
Think you have what it takes to be the next voice of Diva Dirt? Join the Diva Dirt Search now!
More pictures from this past Sunday’s ACW live event. Our friend, John Hyperion took some high quality shots of all the action. You can see his gallery of the 10,000 Tacks Match and the Dog Collar Match here.
WSU returns to iPPV this Saturday night, so it’s a busy week for the company. Get up to date with everything that’s going on below:
WSU News
– WSU in the middle of Media Week
– On The Road Results
– New Video Interviews
– Marti Belle Night in NYC
– WSU in PWI Magazine
– New Episode of WSU Uncensored
– Mercedes Martinez Rumors
– WSU Returns this SATURDAY 1/22 with our second iPPV “The Final Chapter”
Women Superstars Uncensored (WSU), the company that brings you more womens wrestling than any other company today is in the middle of media week, as several media outlets are helping us promote our 1/22 “The Final Chapter” iPPV, available at Gofightlive.tv.
Today, if you go to Jackalope105FM.com our friends at “The Grindhouse” have two hours of interviews with WSU World Champion Mercedes Martinez, WSU All Guts, No Glory Champion Angel Orsini, Jana, Cindy Rogers & Amy Lee. Both Martinez & Orsini talk about how important their main event winner takes all Ladder match is on 1/22. Radio host 42nd Street Pete gives time for all five girls to talk about the entire 1/22 card, as well as talk about their matches individually.
Also this week, this Tuesday at 9PM, on OWWRadio.com, host Alan Wojick will be interviewing Mercedes Martinez, Angel Orsini & Serena Deeb.
In addition, at Diva-Dirt.com, this Wednesday at 10PM, former WSU World Champion Nikki Roxx will be interviewed.
Los Angeles, CA. – Changes had to be made to the announced WILD World Championship match last night at Pro Wrestling Entertainment in Los Angeles. Tabitha Buck, young cousin of TNA’s Generation Me, was unable to appear. “The Bloodthirsty Vixen” Amanda, who happened to be in the audience at the show, offered to take Tab’s place. WILD Owner Travis Leland allowed Amanda to be in the match, but could not allow it to be for the title.
“She’s lost every WILD match she’s been in,” said Leland. “I can’t let her have a title shot before the women who beat her get theirs.”
The match was fast and furious, with many lucha-libre-inspired moves. At one point, O’Shea pulled off a running hurricanrana, sending Amanda crashing to the mat. Amanda, however was noticeably larger and more powerful than the champion. Near the end of the match, as Amanda was in control of the firey redhead and the referee was distracted, O’Shea grabbed a nearby energy drink can and cracked Amanda in the head with it. With her opponent dizzied by the blow, Lucky rolled up Amanda for the victory.
WSU World Champion, Mercedes Martinez and All Guts, No Glory Champion, Angel Orsini will both be on OWW Radio tonight to promote their ‘Winner Take All’ ladder match this Saturday on iPPV. Also joining the show will be former WWE Diva, Serena Deeb. Details below: SUPER HUGE INTERVIEW NIGHT!! Week three of WrestleMania Memories will … Read more
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 Show LIVE at 11pm ET following Raw! Discuss the show in the comments!
TNA Knockout, Tara (Lisa Marie Varon) has updated fans on the progress of her injured elbow, which was hurt during the main event cage match with Mickie James last month. Last week, Tara noted via Twitter that she had an MRI on her elbow as it was not healing. After getting the results today, she … Read more
Women of Honor action on ROH tonight sees Daizee Haze take on former SHIMMER Champion, MsChif. The show is on at 8pm ET on HDNet. Spoilers from the taping can be found below:
