Former WWE Diva, Sunny continues her talk with WWE.com today in the second part of her ‘Where Are They Now?’ feature.
In the final part of the article, Sunny discusses her long-standing heat with fellow former Diva, Sable saying:
“It wasn’t professional jealousy at all, it was personal differences,” she said. “I’m not going to go into it, but to me she wasn’t a quality human being and that’s why I didn’t like her.”
Furthermore, Sunny reveals why she was released from her WWE contract all those years ago:
WWE.com caught up with the self-professed original Diva, Sunny for their latest ‘Where Are They Now?’ feature. In the piece, Sunny attempts to explain why she feels she’s the ‘original Diva’ in WWE, commenting: “My definition of a Diva is that all-around, well-rounded performer,” Sunny said. “The girls who came before me were so one … Read more
Diva Dirt LIVE is back tonight at 10pm ET right here at Diva-Dirt.com. Tonight we’ll be discussing thoughts on Taylor Wilde’s retirement from wrestling, her retirement match. Plus, we ask the question: “What is the cut off age for female wrestlers on TV?” in light of Taylor’s comments, as well as WWE reportedly not hiring … Read more
2010, what a year. Talk about highs and lows! In April all of us Beth Phoenix fans celebrated her championship victory at Extreme Rules only to have the Glamazon injure her knee several weeks later, in effect ending her title reign. When Beth officially lost the belt to Layla (and Michelle) it felt like a funeral, a cruel twist considering how well Beth’s face turn had been handled and how emotional she seemed when she won. Then it was announced Beth would be out of action for many, many months. Basically the rest of the year; it felt like ‘the longest time’.
Top of the mountain to the bottom of the barrel. Obviously this was terrible for Beth, but it was also terrible for her fans. Truthfully, I didn’t handle it very well. My inspiration, my role model, my main reason for watching WWE was going to be out for a long period of time. How could I even watch “Smackdown” anymore? How could I even watch WRESTLING anymore? I could just see myself bored to tears, basically ‘sleeping with the television on’. I shut down. I was hoping I could pick myself up and find enjoyment in wrestling again, at least until Beth returned, but I was constantly haunted by the same thought, “What if she didn’t recover?” Gulp. It was going to be hard to ‘keep the faith’ and I knew I wasn’t going to get through this alone. I started spending a lot of time with ‘Captain Jack’ (or Johnny, as I call him).
My wife is usually very supportive of my wrestling habit but she got tired of me moping around the house every day moaning about bad luck, knee injuries, and co-Women’s champions. Of course I thought she was completely overreacting. So what if I wouldn’t take off my Glamasuit…that ‘ain’t no crime’ in my book. I started resenting her as a way to channel my frustration. As a result there was a definite ‘storm front’ brewing.
Independent wrestler, Divina Fly, received a tryout with TNA tonight prior to the Impact tapings. Fly, best known for her work in Women Superstars Uncensored, wrestled Angelina Love in a losing effort. Love won the match with a bicycle kick, according to Wrestling News World. Divina is 20 years old and from Queens, New York. … Read more
That is the sound of angels clapping… WWE has finally pulled its finger out and given us a piece of Diva merchandise that looks like it’s worth every penny. This looks like the most effort that’s gone into Diva merch in quite some time. This cute t-shirt features several of the Divas in animated form … Read more
TNA Knockout, SoCal Val has her own web talk show, ‘Pillow Talk’ at TNAwrestling.com. The latest episode sees her interviewing Ms Tessmacher. Watch below:
It looks like a Divas match may have been cut from tonight’s episode of Raw due to time constraints. On WWE.com’s Raw photos section, there was a link to photos for a match between Natalya and Maryse, which obviously didn’t take place. By the placing of the link, it seems the match was supposed to … 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!
The February 5th match between Alissa Flash and Taryn Terrell has now become a retirement match for former TNA Knockout, Taylor Wilde! Quite the juxtaposition considering it would have been Terrell’s first independent match. Going in the opposite direction, Diva Dirt and ChickFight will now be presenting Taylor’s final match on February 5th in San Francisco.
Diva Dirt will be on hand, providing exclusive live updates, photos, videos and more. The match will be available for download via ClickWrestle.com.
Plus, Diva Dirt’s David (Mr Glamazon) will serve as special guest ring announcer.
Full details for the bout are below:
ChickFight, Pro Wrestling Revolution and Diva-Dirt.com are pleased to announce that we have selected a replacement for former WWE Diva, Taryn Terrell (Tiffany) at our February 5th live event.
Former TNA Knockouts Champion, Shantelle Taylor aka Taylor Wilde, will step into the ring for the final time for ChickFight and Pro Wrestling Revolution on February 5th in San Francisco.
In a special ChickFight match presented by Diva-Dirt.com, the #1 women’s wrestling website, Shantelle will face off against Diva Dirt’s fan-voted Independent Wrestler of the Year, ‘The Future Legend’ Alissa Flash.
It is time for the very first TNA pay-per-view of 2011! Genesis has been looming over the Knockouts division for weeks and finally, we get to see the title put on the line. Madison Rayne, along with her bodyguard Tara, have been tormenting Mickie James for weeks. But now, after countless angles, we get to see it all unfold. I’m excited to share my first ever pay-per-view coverage with you so please, saddle up and hold on tight. This trail ride is about to kick into overdrive!
Let’s open this book with a nice little video package to build up to tonight’s Knockouts Championship bout. It showcases the rapid feud between Mickie James and Tara, including interferences from Madison Rayne. A rather short yet detailed package. HARDCORE COUNTRY! The challenger, Mickie bounds to the ring decked out in some serious fringe. My Native American heritage thanks her and honestly, it fits. I can dig the feathers but the trenchcoat, not so much. Walker, Texas Ranger called and he’d like me to ask you to stay the hell out of his closet. SHE’S A KILLER QUEEN! Quick to cut her off is the champion herself, Madison, who comes out to a renewed theme, in her same old beer wench top and black pants. I guess there still isn’t much of a bonus check with that gold. I can say that I am enjoying her brunette hair more each week. She waves like the princess she believes she is to the crowd, hesitant to hand over her championship belt. The referee calls for the bell which sends Madison into her automatic bully technique. Time to get this party started!
Mickie looks to start this match off strong, finally getting ahold of Madison. After an arm drag and a snapmare takedown, going for a couple quick pin attempts in between, Mickie winds Madison up into a side headlock. But Madison isn’t giving in that soon. A shove from the champ sends Mickie careening into the ropes, coming back with a smooth shoulder block. Bringing that side headlock back into play, Mickie sets herself up for a few shots to the abdomen from her opponent. Time for a little gymnastics. Madison drops to the mat as Mickie rebounds off the ropes, throwing in a cartwheel for good measure. A key dropkick rolls Madison out on the apron, bitching at the referee about Mickie getting the best of her. Let the screeching commence! I know, somewhere in Orlando, there are dogs howling.
Last night’s Raw brand house show in Memphis, TN saw two interesting developments, according to fan reports. Raw Diva, Gail Kim worked as a heel, teaming with Maryse and Alicia Fox in a six-Diva tag match. Secondly, NXT 3 winner and current SmackDown brand Diva, Kaitlyn worked the show as a babyface on the opposing … Read more
– WSU at ACE This Saturday
– Free Videos of Marti Belle & Brittney Savage
– Less Than Two Weeks Away From WSU’s 2nd iPPV
– Reliving The Best Feud in Womens Wrestling with Videos of Martinez vs Orsini
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This past Friday night, on 1/7, WSU Spirit Champion Brittney Savage was scheduled to defend the WSU Spirit Championship against WSU Tag Champion Marti Belle at an NYWC show in New York. Unfortunately, the event was cancelled due to a snowstorm. This left WSU in a limbo, as the match also included a stipulation – if Savage defeated Marti Belle, then she would get a chance to challenge for Marti Belle’s WSU Tag Team title, a championship Belle holds with her Belles Saints tag team partner, Tina San Antonio. WSUWrestling.com was able to catch up with Marti Belle & Brittney Savage for a quick statement. Here are the videos from each wrestler:
Brittney Savage’s Challenge:
Marti Belle’s Response to Savage:
WSU has talked to both the Belles Saints & Brittney Savage/Rick Cataldo, and since all four participants want it, WSU has agreed to a huge tag team title match! On Saturday, 1/15 at the ACE Arena in Union City, NJ, the Belles Saints will defend the WSU Tag Team Titles against WSU Spirit Champion Brittney Savage & Rick Cataldo. This match has many implications, as The Belle Saints are involved in two big triple threat matches on 1/22 at WSU’s “Final Chapter” iPPV.
WSUWrestling.com has also received word that ALICIA, who has an opportunity to challenge for any championship in WSU as a result of her defeating Nikki Roxx in the Open Contract match on 12/11/10, will also be in the house. There’s no love lost between Savage & Cataldo. Could Alicia challenge for the Spirit Championship? Does Alicia have a partner for the tag team championships? One thing is for sure, WSU will be at the ACE arena on 1/15, one week before our own iPPV in the very same building. Expect fireworks to fly!!!
SHIMMER Champion, Madison Eagles will make her return to CHIKARA on January 23rd in Philadelphia. Eagles will wrestle fellow SHIMMER star, Daizee Haze in a one-on-one match. Tickets can be purchased here. Thoughts: Madison is making quite a few US appearances (she’s originally from Australia, for those not aware) so this would be a great … Read more
One-time TNA Knockout, Karen Jarrett (formerly Karen Angle) will make her return to TNA television this Thursday night on Impact.
The gorgeous baby mama of Kurt Angle and current wife of TNA founder, Jeff Jarrett, was part of the TNA roster from 2007 through 2008. She hosted her own talk show segment on Impact, Karen’s Angle, and graced the cover of the ‘TNA Knocked Out’ DVD which featured profile pieces on the Knockouts roster.
Former TNA Knockout, Taylor Wilde has spoken to The Sun about her decision to quit wrestling.
Earlier today, we announced that Wilde will compete in her final match for Diva Dirt, ChickFight and Pro Wrestling Revolution on February 5th against Alissa Flash.
On her decision to leave wrestling and TNA, she said:
She told us: “I’m not just leaving TNA, I’m retiring from wrestling and going back to school.
“I have nothing but good things to say about TNA. If it wasn’t for my experiences there I wouldn’t be the person I am today.
“But the way things were going, I just felt I needed a change. With the state of the company and the way they were using me, there wasn’t a lot for me to keep me going either.
“I’ve done a lot of the things I wanted to do, and there aren’t many opportunities left for me.”
Madison Rayne may be taking the word ‘knockout’ a little too literally. The Knockouts Champion retained her title tonight over Mickie James at Genesis, after clocking the former WWE star with a loaded glove. Following a back and forth bout, James seemed to have the match won when she hit Rayne with a Thesz Press … Read more
The Knockouts Championship is on the line when Madison Rayne defends against Mickie James. Who’ll walk away with the belt? Tune in at 8pm ET live on pay per view. Discuss the show in the comments!
The first pay per view of 2011 features Madison Rayne defending her Knockouts Title against Mickie James. Will the reign of Rayne continue or will the James Gang ride high tonight? The Diva Dirt team weigh in…
April: As I said in this week’s Impact Write-Up, I’m going to have to go with Mickie on this one. I think she’s been with the company long enough to cement herself as a Knockout and Madison’s time has come to an end. This feud between the two has been on since day one, added interference from Tara to side track Mickie but the time has finally come. The Knockouts division needs to be shaken up and a great start is a new champion, a new leader. Mickie has been a multiple champion in her professional career and the Knockouts title around her waist would be icing on the cake.
Cryssi: With the way things go in TNA, I’m not even sure about this title switch being a sure thing anymore. I love Madison as champion and I think TNA does too. That said, Mickie James is the biggest draw for the Knockouts that they’ve ever had. She’s so high profiled and we predicted that she would be a sure bet to be Knockouts Champion in 2011. I just don’t think it’s going to be at this PPV. It wouldn’t shock me to see her overcome the odds and defeat Madison, Tara, and Tara’s elbow, but it won’t be happening tonight. Madison is going to pick up a cheap victory, keep the Knockouts Championship, and lose it in a rematch to Mickie during one of the tapings that happen this week.
Eric: Going into this Sunday, there is a 90% chance that Madison Rayne drops the title to Mickie James. However, this is illogical TNA. I see Madison winning when Tara hits Mickie with the elbow pad. She then will drop it on an ordinary episode of Impact. Disappointed? Me too.
TNA Knockouts Champion, Madison Rayne gave an indepth interview to Brian Fritz at Fanhouse touching on a number of topics including whether she felt the Knockouts division had lost its luster, the additions of Mickie James and Tara to the division and her thoughts on Awesome Kong signing with WWE.
Rayne says she never felt the Knockouts experienced a lull, contrary to what many fans and critics felt. She says:
Yeah, there’s been some ups and downs with the changing faces in the division but I never saw what other people did when they said it was lacking and that there was a shortage of talent or whatever it was they were using to describe the time there when we had a couple of people leaving and a couple new people coming in. I’ve always thought that the Knockouts division had a lot of potential and a lot of incredible talent more so now than ever I think. There’s a lot of new faces and a lot of people that the fans are familiar with but haven’t necessarily seen interact with other girls. So, wrestling fans are getting faces and new storylines to follow and new people to see in the ring together. It’s exciting for all of us and I think it’s equally exciting for everyone watching.
Thoughts: In my opinion, the division was lacking for a good while — especially for the first half of 2010. I do think the division has found its feet in recent months with Mickie James and Tara in the forefront. Hopefully things can progress going into 2011. Frankly, I feel Sarita should be in the title picture also.
