Get your weekly dose of Knockouts action on tonight’s Impact and then stay tuned for even more on TNA Reaction. To watch, tune into Spike TV from 9pm ET. Discuss the show in the comments!
Lacey Von Erich has announced that she has parted ways with TNA. Writing on her Twitter page, Lacey wrote: I decided to respectfully leave TNA today. I want to try new things, like be a sports host or something :) Love ya’ll!” Adding on her Facebook page, Lacey admits that she wasn’t exactly ring-savvy, writing: … Read more
It’s time for the third “Hitting the Ropes” Glam Slam mailbag! Once again, thanks to all of you who submitted questions!
OK, let’s kick things off…
Reader: Billy James
“Do you think that Mickie James will cement her place in Women’s Wrestling History as one of the greatest female wrestlers of all time plus silence her critics when Mickie wins the TNA Knockout championship and becomes the 1st Triple Crown Women’s champion? Also when do you see Mickie winning the Knockouts title?”
Mr. G – As a 5-time Women’s Champion as well as a Divas Champion, there is no denying the impact and accomplishments of Mickie James in the WWE. She was a very valuable piece of the Divas division and was involved in some great storylines (Trish’s stalker, obviously, but I also liked her matches with Beth and her recent work with Lay-Cool). But I am not sold on Mickie as one of the greatest of all time. If you are going strictly on number of championships, then that is indisputable. But in professional wrestling we know championships don’t necessarily equal career success (for example, Jake Roberts never won a WWE title but few people were bigger stars at the time.) I think Mickie is an above-average wrestler who is just mediocre on the microphone, and I only love her matches when she is paired with a dynamic opponent. Mickie may win the TNA Knockout’s title in the next few weeks but I still wouldn’t put her in the same category as the true legends of women’s wrestling. (Sorry Billy…)
author’s note; Apologies for the lateness of this Redux. I was asked to work at 8am yesterday morning and usually I do these things in the morning. But I ended up staying at work until close (8pm) and was just far to tired to function when all was said and done!
Previously on NXT…
The second rookie elimination of the season took place with bad girl Maxine getting the boot. The highly anticipated nuptials of Aksana and Goldust had a few glitches but in the end the couple managed to tie the knot. Too bad Aksana slapped the taste out of her new husband’s mouth when he went to kiss her. Cody Rhodes invaded the show and ended up being the kissee in a most amusing kissing contest. AJ may or may not have hinted towards feelings for her NXT mentor, Primo Colon. Kaitlyn and Dolph Ziggler were finally caught kissing, and Vickie Guerrero ended up with wedding cake all over her face.
Oh boy.
What kind of drama will enfold tonight? Grab a beer, pop some popcorn, and get your ear plugs ready. NXT is about to begin!
When NXT opens, the handsome Matt Striker is standing in the ring. He lifts the microphone to his lips to welcome the remaining four rookie girls to the show but instead, Goldust’s theme music hits and the Bizarre One walks out to the ring. No painted on tears tonight from what I can see. Goldust has the microphone and he calls out Aksana. He says that all week long, his “wife” hasn’t picked up her phone or anything, and he deserves an explanation. Goldust says it’s in Aksana’s best interest that she gets out to the ring right now. Aksana does indeed walk out and she’s got the Million Dollar Championship draped across her shoulder. She mocks Goldust by asking him if his heart is broken or something. She reveals that she used her pro to solve her immigration issues and now she has her green card and can stay in the country. Everything is all about Aksana and now she has the title. Aksana says that when she and Goldust get divorced she will own half of everything he has, including the belt and she plans on cashing in her half. That’s the American way.
I was right about Aksana. Imagine that.
Goldust calls Aksana a conniving little Lithuanian witch. He also says she is clueless and that tonight she’s not in America. She may be able to stay in the U.S.A., but he thinks it’s time to kick her butt right out of Britain. Aksana is not amused. To her surprise, Naomi walks out next. She has a microphone and she says that she doesn’t want Aksana kicked out of the country. When Goldust goes to protest, Naomi explains herself. She says she felt like Aksana was fake the entire time and she never bought the immigration story for one minute. She accuses Aksana of hatching the plan just to become the center of attention. Aksana protests the accusation and claims that she really would have gotten beat with a shovel if she would have had to return home. Naomi just doesn’t care. She says Aksana is fake and phony, and she wants to face her in a match tonight. Aksana looks at Goldust and asks him what she should do since he is her pro and all. Goldust finds that hilarious and tells Aksana to go and get her butt kicked by Naomi tonight.
Pro-Wrestling: EVE has released a short montage of clips from the Britani Knight vs Shanna bout which took place on October 16th. DVD will be out soon. As first reported yesterday, Britani received a WWE tryout on Tuesday night.
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TONIGHT: We are joined by our regular co-host, Mia Yim, as well as special guest interviewee, Marti Belle from WSU! Plus we discuss the recent Tara/Mickie feud in TNA and the WSU iPPV this past Saturday.
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Diva Dirt has learned that British independent wrestler Britani Knight, who recently featured in our Five to Watch 2010, received a tryout with WWE yesterday in London prior to the Raw brand house show at the O2 Arena. 18-year-old Knight is something of a wrestling prodigy in the UK as both her parents are veterans … Read more
Mexican lucha star, Sexy Star reportedly has heat on her in her home promotion AAA following her decision to try out for WWE earlier this year, according to the Wrestling Observer. Dave Meltzer writes: “Sexy Star, who has been in the dog house since she went for a WWE tryout, did herself no favors in … Read more
The season finale of the current (and probably final) season of NXT will be on November 30th meaning there are just three episodes remaining. One more Rookie Diva will be axed this coming Tuesday, leaving just three to compete in the final two weeks of the competition before a winner is crowned. Though the season … Read more
Voting is open for the third elimination of NXT which will take place next Tuesday night. Vote now to save your favorite by clicking here. • • • • • It’s also time for our third pre-elimination poll. So far in these polls, there has been a spot-on trend between your votes and the votes … Read more
Diva Dirt LIVE is back tonight at 10pm ET (9pm CT/7pm PDT/3am UK)! Plus, the chat room returns tonight and will open at 9.45pm ET. Here’s what’s coming up tonight and how you can get involved…
Tonight: We are joined by our regular guest co-host, Mia Yim. Plus, our special guest tonight is new WSU Tag Team Champion, Marti Belle. We’ll also be discussing the WSU iPPV this past Saturday and TNA’s recent resurgence with the Knockouts and more.
Following our exclusive first look yesterday, WSU has issued the following press release firming up plans for their December 11th show. Our very own Kristin Astara is due to make her debut as well as the very talented Athena, who featured on our Five to Watch 2010.
WSU Announces 12/11 Joint Show with NWS
WHAT: WSU Returns on 12/11 with our final show of the year!
WHERE: The Dunellen Knights of Columbus at 647 Grove Street in Dunellen, NJ
WHEN: December 11, 2010
BELLTIME: 7:35PM
TICKET INFORMATION: $19 Adults/$17 Kids/Seniors
TICKET ORDERING Info: Call 732-888-1704 or email [email protected]
Coming off the heels of our successful debut on iPPV, WSU has announced one more show for 2010, as WSU teams up with our big brother promotion, NWS. WSU has been working with NWS since our inception in March 2007, and this will be another WSU/NWS joint show, featuring 6 WSU matches.
MATCHES ANNOUNCED:
MAIN EVENT
Battle of Former WSU World Champions
Alicia vs Nikki Roxx
For the WSU All Guts, No Glory Championship
(c) Angel Orsini vs Athena
Krissy Vaine vs Niya
Submission Match
Jana vs Cindy Rogers
Intergender Battle
Melissa Coates vs Rick Cataldo
For the WSU Tag Team Titles
(c) The Belles Saints vs Jennifer Cruz & a Mystery Partner
Also appearing on the card will be ECW original Little Guido aka Nunzio and the stars of NWS in three NWS matches!
NXT week ten is in the books. That means once again, it’s time to vote. What did you think of this week’s episode? Rate the show below and vote for the Rookie Diva who impressed you most. Vote below:
Watch and root for your favorite as the Rookie Divas compete for dominance in the 3rd season of NXT. Remember: NXT is now airing online at 10pm ET and is only available to US viewers. Click here to watch. Be sure to tune in to the Post-NXT Show LIVE at 11:30pm ET following the show! … Read more
A new render of her character model, as well as several screen shots from in-game footage, finally give us our first look at what co-Divas Champion, Layla will look in SmackDown vs Raw 2011. Though the game is already on sale, Layla was not featured in the initial release. Instead, fans will be able to … Read more
Instead of following up on the feud going on between Natalya and Lay-Cool at the moment, WWE opted to go with a six Diva gimmick tag match. Go figure. This week, the team of Eve and The Bella Twins face off against Alicia Fox, Maryse and Tamina. But this is no ordinary battle, oh no! From the geniuses that brought us ‘Diva Bowl’ last year, comes the ‘Divas Cup’… except, there’s no cup in sight? Cheapskates! Check out the match below:
The babyface team makes their entrance first, sporting Manchester United uniforms, to a chorus of jeers from the crowd. I’m told this is because of rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool (which is being represented by the heels). I’m not really a soccer fan, so this was completely wasted on me and the majority of Americans watching at home.
Out next are the heels, and apparently Tamina missed the memo for this match. Doesn’t she know that they’re supposed to be ‘sexy’ soccer players? She looks like she’s an actual soccer player! *shock horror* All jokes aside, I kinda like the fact that Tamina doesn’t try to be as overtly sexy as her counterparts. I think it makes her come across as a more serious competitor. That said, she really stuck out like a sore thumb coming down the ramp with Maryse and Alicia. The Divas take their places in their respective corners, Mike Chioda signals for the bell and the Diva Cup is underway with Eve and Tamina kicking things off.
It was perhaps the biggest acquisition ever made for the Knockouts division when Mickie James signed with the company a couple of months ago. Speaking for the first time on her official website, Mickie discusses why she joined TNA.
Read below:
I think a lot of people know (TNA President) Dixie Carter attended my CD release party in Nashville in May, so we were talking. I was entertaining the move for a while. I think what made it click was working an independent gig where friends of mine were there. It made me remember why I got in wrestling in the first place. It was my genuine love for wrestling. I think sometimes it becomes a business and you forget the important details. Now I feel like I have a renewed spirit. I remember why I got into the business and it’s that love. I know that Dixie is behind me 100% with the music too. We’re going to try to work both of the schedules together. One hand feeds the other. She gets that. She wants me to be successful and to pursue music or acting if I so choose. She knows I’m representing TNA with everything that I do. That’s not a liberty that you often have in any business. I think that’s a really cool thing. It gives everybody power over their own destiny. It allows you to go after your dreams and do what you want to do. You’re still an individual.
James also discussed her big match/brawl with Tara this past Sunday:
Former WWE Diva, Serena was the special guest on Right After Wrestling last night with Arda Ocal. The ex-Straight Edge Diva commented on living the Straight Edge Society gimmick outside of the ring during her time in WWE. One of the reasons that Serena was supposedly released is because she didn’t play up the gimmick … Read more
Diva Dirt has an exclusive first look at the card for WSU’s next show which will take place on December 11th. It will be a joint show with NWS with half of the card dedicated to WSU and half to NWS. Set to make their WSU debuts, Diva Dirt‘s own Kristin Astara and rising star, … Read more
Just announced tonight on Raw: The third generation Diva, Natalya will be facing off against not one, but both members of Lay-Cool at Survivor Series. Natalya has come up short on two occasions due to Lay-Cool’s antics in the past. How will she fare when both of the flawless ones are legal participants in the … Read more
Get your Monday night Divas fix by tuning in to Raw tonight at 9pm ET on the USA Network. The show was taped earlier today in Manchester, England so spoilers are available here. Be sure to tune in to the Post-Raw Show LIVE at 11pm ET following Raw! Discuss the show in the comments!
Billed as a match that had it’s roots in the company they both formerly worked for, last night saw a grudge match between Tara and Mickie James.. At first, it felt like Mickie would simply have to go through Tara to get a shot at the Knockouts Championship, but this feud has taken on a life of it’s own. Each woman is eager to get their hands on the other. So who would come out victorious?
Prior to the match, backstage we see Christy Hemme with Mickie James. It’s a short promo but MJ gets straight to the point. She admits there might’ve been mutual dislike between the two in the WWE, but no matter what, she says that Tara “will respect me.” There’s a gleam in her eyes as she glares at the camera before stalking off.
JB announces Tara being accompanied to the ring by Madison Rayne, but as Tara rides out on her bike, she’s going solo. (JB must’ve had a tad bit of the hair o’ the dog…) She’s sporting boots, fishnets, and a ripped t-shirt and frankly I’m hard pressed to make sense out of this outfit. It looks trashy to be honest. However, I adore the red streaks in her hair so I’ll overlook the outfit. Next out is Mickie James and I vastly prefer her new gear over the cut off shorts and tied shirt. Her outfit tonight is a blue top like she used to wear in the WWE, plus pants that have cowboy chaps on them. She should’ve taken the chaps off, but on the whole it’s a big improvement.
