Ruby Riott made her in-ring debut on SmackDown Live this week and quickly got people’s attention with her unique looks and style. Before joining WWE, Ruby (then known as Heidi Lovelace) was refining her skills and impressing fans on the independent circuit around the world. In the Chicago market, Heidi was most notably known as … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Last month several new recruits made their way to the performance center, signaling that an up and coming crop of women will take the women’s division by storm in the coming months. Now Kimberly Frankele, aka Kimber Lee, Dori Prange, aka Heidi Lovelace, and MaryKate Duignan Glidewell, aka Andrea, are speaking … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] As we reported previously, WWE has officially signed Kimber Lee, Heidi Lovelace, Andrea aka Rosie Lottalove, and former mixed martial artist Julia Ho. All women make their way to the Performance Center this week. WWE had this to say about the new crop of recruits: Independent standouts Kimberly Frankele, Dori Prange and … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: @kimber_lee90/Instagram” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] A new wave of female talents will be making their way to the WWE come 2017! PWInsider reports that the WWE have signed a batch of independent stars that include CHIKARA’s first female Grand Champion Kimber Lee, fellow CHIKARA history maker, the 2014 Chikara’s Young Lion’s Cup winner Heidi Lovelace, … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE.com” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] According to a report from PWInsider, the WWE is moving forward with their plans of an all women’s tournament for the WWE Network – similar to that of their Cruiserweight Classic from earlier this year. The report details that the current plans are to have the series taped at Full Sail … Read more
[media-credit name=”SHIMMER” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Today, SHIMMER gave wrestling fans SHIMMER 89 & 90 at the Logan Square Auditorium in Chicago, IL, where two championships changed hands. Here are the full results courtesy of @ProWresLand on Twitter. SHIMMER 89 Results RISE Opening Matches: Sonya Strong defeated Heather Monroe Angie Skye defeated Kate Carney Main Show Matches: Cherry Bomb defeated Solo Darling Thunderkitty defeated Taeler … Read more
[media-credit name=”SHIMMER” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Today, SHIMMER gave wrestling fans SHIMMER 87 & 88 at the Logan Square Auditorium in Chicago, IL, where Kellie Skater finally became SHIMMER Champion. Here are the full results courtesy of @ProWresLand on Twitter. SHIMMER Volume 87 Results: RISE offer match: Kikyo Nakamura & Roni Nicole defeated Arianna & Savannah Evans Main Show: Evie defeated Veda Scott Taeler Hendrix defeated Thunderkitty Candice LeRae defeated Leva Bates … Read more
[media-credit name=”SHIMMER” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Last night, SHIMMER opened up the weekend with SHIMMER 86 at the Logan Square Auditorium in Chicago, IL, where it feature the much anticipated SHIMMER debut of former WWE Superstar and TNA Knockout Mickie James. Here are the full results courtesy of @ProWresLand on Twitter. Rhia O’Reilly defeated Kimber Lee Leva Bates … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] WWE’s Charlotte Flair is officially on top of the PWI Female 50 list! This simply adds on to Flair’s long list of accomplishments from this year. These achievements include being the last Divas champion, first and 3x RAW Women’s champion, first woman in 12 years to have a main event match on … Read more
[media-credit name=”SMASH Wrestling” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] The 2016 CANUSA Classic has wrapped up last night with so much ramifications. Results below, courtesy of Squared Circle Sirens. Xandra Bale defeated Leva Bates with a spinning neckbreaker. Danyah defeated Ingrid Isley with a Scorpion Death Drop / legdrop combo. Veda Scott defeated Vanessa Kraven with help from an exposed turnbuckle. Heidi Lovelace defeated Jewells Malone after a senton. Cat Power defeated Jade via Barbie Crusher. Mercedes Martinez defeated KC … Read more
[media-credit name=”British Empire Wrestling” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Each week, The Wrap will wrap up the week in women’s wrestling by compiling the week’s smaller news stories, rumors and gossip – anything not normally covered by Diva Dirt. Got a tip for next week? Send it in. * British Empire Wrestling teams up with Revolution Championship Wrestling … Read more
[media-credit name=”SMASH Wrestling” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Team USA at SMASH Wrestling CANUSA Classic is starting to take shape. We’ve recently learned via Twitter that Cherry Bomb has added SHIMMER Tag Team Champion Heidi Lovelace to Team USA’s roster. https://twitter.com/AllieImpact/status/771812575935881216 With the addition of Heidi, Team USA will also consist of Cherry Bomb, Veda Scott and Jade. While SMASH previously announced that Cherry Bomb and Courtney Rush will … Read more
[media-credit name=”CHIKARA ” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Each week, The Wrap will wrap up the week in women’s wrestling by compiling the week’s smaller news stories, rumors and gossip – anything not normally covered by Diva Dirt. Got a tip for next week? Send it in. * CHIKARA announces opening matches to their upcoming King of Trios … Read more
[media-credit name=”SHIMMER” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] SHIMMER has concluded tapings for their upcoming 84 and 85 DVD volumes. Results below, courtesy of @pwponderings via Twitter. Volume 84 * Nixon Newell defeated Veda Scott in a rematch from Volume 81. * Yumi Ohka and Melanie Cruise defeated Solo Darling and Scarlett Bordeaux after Cruise tombstones Bordeaux. * Arisa … Read more
[media-credit name=”SHIMMER” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] SHIMMER kicks off their three day weekend event in Chicago tomorrow, June 24th, with SHIMMER 81. In addition to the match-up between Jessicka Havok and a debuting Viper, three championships will be on the line. https://twitter.com/SHIMMERwomen/status/745811125309104129 SHIMMER Champion Madison Eagles will defend her title against Courtney Rush. Tonight has us in … Read more
[media-credit name=”Shimmer” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] The next live events for Shimmer Women Athletes will take place on June 24th, 25th, and 26th in the Chicago area. The events on Friday, June 24th and Saturday, June 25th will be held at Logan Square Auditorium in Chicago, and the event on Sunday, June 26th will be at the … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: SHIMMERWomen.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Today in Dallas, Texas, SHIMMER presents SHIMMER 80 on iPPV. Headlining the show is a 12-woman tournament that will crown the first ever Heart of SHIMMER Champion. Live results below: First round match: Cheerleader Melissa def. Leva Bates with the Kudo Driver. First round match: Candice LeRae def. Cherry Bomb … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: SHIMMER” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] SHIMMER has revealed the full field of competitors that will battle to become the first Heart of SHIMMER Champion at this Saturday’s SHIMMER 80 iPPV. Previously announced were Cheerleader Melissa, Cherry Bomb, Crazy Mary Dobson, Heidi Lovelace, Nicole Matthews and Veda Scott. The final six to join the tournament are … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: SHIMMER” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] SHIMMER has released new details on its next tournament, which will crown the first Heart of SHIMMER Champion. The tournament, which was first announced in January, will feature the same format as SHIMMER 70’s 12-woman SHIMMER Title tournament. SHIMMER has revealed the tournament’s first six participants: Cheerleader Melissa, Cherry Bomb, … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: CHIKARAPro.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Each Friday, The Wrap will wrap up the week in women’s wrestling by compiling the week’s smaller news stories, rumors and gossip – anything not normally covered by Diva Dirt. Got a tip for next week? Send it in. Here’s this week’s roundup, in no particular order: * CHIKARA’s 2016 … Read more
Every hour until the clock strikes midnight (Eastern time) and we usher in 2016, Diva Dirt will highlight – in no particular order – the women who made an impact in 2015. Heidi Lovelace Heidi Lovelace may be affectionately known as the Punk Rock Ragdoll, but did you also know that she was a … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: @kimber_lee90/Instagram” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Last night at Chikara’s Top Banana event, Kimber Lee made history by becoming the first woman to win the CHIKARA Grand Championship. Kimber, who also currently holds the SHIMMER Tag Team Titles, the WSU Tag Team Titles, the Legacy Wrestling Women’s Championship and the MCW Women’s Championship, won the belt … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: Chris Riddle” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Today in Winston Salem, North Carolina, Queens of Combat crowned their first champion: Taeler Hendrix. Taeler defeated Tessa Blanchard in the finals of the championship tournament, which kicked off last summer. Full Queens of Combat 7 results below, courtesy of Diva Dirt’s Chris: Fatal Four-Way to take Santana Garrett‘s … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: Pro Wrestling Illustrated” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s annual Female 50 issue has been released digitally, revealing the entire 2015 list. As announced yesterday, Nikki Bella tops the list, followed by Paige, Sasha Banks, Santana Garrett and Gail Kim. View the full list below. Last year’s placement is in parenthesis: 1. Nikki Bella … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: SHIMMERWrestling.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Today, SHIMMER taped matches for volumes 78 and 79 at the Berwyn Eagles Club in Berwyn, Illinois. Full results below, courtesy of @ProWresLand: Volume 78 SPARKLE: Mary Elizabeth Monroe def. Paloma. Solo Darling def. Amanda Rodriguez with an X-Factor. LuFisto def. Veda Scott with the Mangalizer. Allysin Kay def. Shazza … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: SHIMMERWrestling.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Today, SHIMMER taped matches for volumes 76 and 77 at the Berwyn Eagles Club in Berwyn, Illinois. Full results below, courtesy of @ProWresLand: Volume 76 Candice LeRae wins a Battle Royal to become #1 contender to the SHIMMER Title. She will face Nicole Matthews for the belt in the volume … Read more