The WWE may be interested in having Maria Kanellis return to the company. According to a report from the Wrestling Observer (via The Ring Fan), the WWE recently ran an article featuring the former Diva, and it’s apparently being considered a notable sign that she may be brought back. Her contract with ROH, along with … Read more
Ahead of Survivor Series tomorrow night, we’re looking back at memorable Diva moments from the history of the Pay-Per-View. Today, we’re looking to 2007, when Mickie James, Kelly Kelly, Maria Kanellis, Michelle McCool and Torrie Wilson took on Beth Phoenix, Jillian Hall, Layla, Melina and Victoria. The 10-Diva Tag Team match did not operate under … Read more
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: * At NXT live events this past weekend, … Read more
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: * NXT Divas recently took part in this … Read more
Your Two Cents is our interactive feature where we ask for the opinions of our Twitter and Facebook followers. This week, we’re asking this: Who has/had the greatest entrance music in women’s wrestling? We’ve read your responses on our social media pages and picked some of the best submissions to highlight here on the website. … Read more
Each week following Raw, Diva Dirt Weekly will take a look back at the week preceding it, hitting every noteworthy event along the way, from NXT to Impact Wrestling to Raw. Joining the audio will be Chris, Erin and our host Jake. We cover the following events: NXT (5/27/15): Emma defeats Bayley. Alexa Bliss debuts … Read more
Destination America has announced a new television deal with Ring of Honor, revealing plans to air a weekly show starting June 3rd at 8pm ET. This is the same day TNA’s Impact Wrestling is scheduled to make its move to Wednesdays, which means it will directly follow ROH’s inaugural airing. This follows rumors that indicate … Read more
Your Two Cents is our interactive feature where we ask for the opinions of our Twitter and Facebook followers. This week, we’re asking this: What is or has been the greatest ring gear in women’s wrestling? We’ve read your responses on our social media pages and picked some of the best submissions to highlight here … Read more
This past Sunday, Amber Gallows and Maria Kanellis became the first women in 13 years to compete for New Japan Pro Wrestling. At NJPW’s Wrestling Dontaku event in Fukuoka, Japan, Maria joined Kingdom teammates Michael Bennett and Matt Taven to take on Bullet Club members Amber, Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows. Kingdom would pick up … Read more
With the Diva Search set to make its return this fall, speculation has already begun on who will host the show. Lords of Pain is reporting rumors that indicate a former competitor may serve as host. This narrows the possibilities down to a few women. Of former Diva Search contestants, only a few are still … Read more
WrestleMania 25 April 5th, 2009 At the twenty-fifth WrestleMania, the WWE sought to crown a “Miss WrestleMania”. Alicia Fox, Beth Phoenix, Brie Bella, Candice Michelle, Eve Torres, Gail Kim, Jackie Gayda, Jillian Hall, Joy Giovanni, Katie Lea, Kelly Kelly, Layla, Mae Young, Maria Kanellis, Maryse, Melina, Michelle McCool, Mickie James, Molly Holly, Natalya, Nikki Bella, … Read more
This Sunday at WrestleMania 31, Brie and Nikki Bella team up to take on AJ Lee and Paige. All week leading up to the big night, we’re revisiting the most memorable women’s wrestling moments in WrestleMania’s 31 year history, tackling a total of 25 WrestleManias. WrestleMania 24 March 30th, 2008 At the twenty-fourth WrestleMania, yet … Read more
This Sunday at WrestleMania 31, Brie and Nikki Bella team up to take on AJ Lee and Paige. All week leading up to the big night, we’re revisiting the most memorable women’s wrestling moments in WrestleMania’s 31 year history, tackling a total of 25 WrestleManias. WrestleMania 23 April 1st, 2007 At the twenty-third WrestleMania, Diva … Read more
Your Two Cents is our interactive feature where we ask for the opinions of our Twitter and Facebook followers. This week, we’re asking this: What has been the greatest WrestleMania moment for the Divas so far? We’ve read your responses on our social media pages and picked some of the best submissions to highlight here … Read more
WWE.com has “re-ranked” the 50 most beautiful people in sports entertainment, highlighting men and women from the WWE’s past and present for the second edition of the list. Topping the list – for the second time, no less – is the late Miss Elizabeth. WWE.com explained their pick in writing: In the 1980s, the standard … Read more
Ahead of tonight’s Royal Rumble, we’re taking a look back at memorable Diva moments from the history of the Pay-Per-View. Today, we’re going back to 2010, when Mickie James took on Michelle McCool in one of the shortest Women’s Championship matches on record. Mickie finally got revenge on Lay-Cool for their endless “Piggie James” taunts, … Read more
Longtime Ring of Honor talent Maria Kanellis and Mike Bennett might soon be looking for other opportunities. According to Wrestling Observer (via Lords of Pain), the couple’s deals with ROH have expired. Negotiations have been ongoing for a few months, but there is a belief that they will start talking to Lucha Underground or TNA … Read more
Former Knockouts Champion ODB resurfaced at last night’s Ring of Honor tapings in Nashville, Tennessee. ODB made a surprise run-in during the taping of the third episode, saving the Briscoe Brothers from a chair shot from Maria Kanellis after they defeated Matt Taven and Mike Bennett by DQ. She tweeted about the appearance this morning, … Read more
The WWE’s latest 03 Second Fury highlights some of the biggest slaps delivered by Divas. The video features some very memorable moments, including Torrie Wilson and Dawn Marie‘s funeral fight, Lita and Trish Stratus‘s numerous conflicts, Stephanie McMahon‘s epic slaps and more Watch the latest 30 Second Fury below: Which slap is your favorite?
Tomorrow night at Survivor Series, AJ Lee defends the Divas Title against Nikki Bella while eight Divas take part in a Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Tag Team match. Leading up to these matches, we’re looking back at memorable Diva moments from the history of the Pay-Per-View. Today, we’re looking to 2007, when Mickie James, Kelly … Read more
Maria Kanellis has tied the knot. The former WWE Diva and current Ring of Honor star married fellow wrestler Mike Bennett today in Chicago, sharing the news on Twitter: Today is my wedding day. I am just so grateful to have an amazing man, a loving family, and devoted friends!! #mmwonderland @RealMikeBennett — Maria Kanellis … Read more
Your Two Cents is our interactive feature where we ask for the opinions of our Twitter and Facebook followers. This week, we’re asking this: Who is the greatest underdog in women’s wrestling history? We’ve read your responses on our social media pages and picked some of the best submissions to highlight here on the website. … Read more
Hello loyal readers! Lend me your ears… err, eyes, for a moment because this week’s “From the Vault” feature is brought to you by none other than me, Bobby! If you know just a little something about me, you know there are three things I love when it comes to my wrestling — comedy (either … Read more
In an interview with PWMania, First Lady of Ring of Honor Maria Kanellis revealed that the company is producing a reality series showcasing their search for new female talent. Details on the series are scare, but Maria says that they have already shot two episodes. She told PWMania: “We shot 2 episodes of a series … Read more
ROH star Maria Kanellis recently spoke to Between the Ropes, touching on rumors that a planned WWE return fell through last year. Transcript courtesy of Lords of Pain: Why the plan fell through: “Here’s the thing. I was asked to go back last year (to WWE). It fell through and that is all I know. … Read more
Since July, former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis has spoken out numerous times against Brie and Nikki Bella, all starting with the claim that they blocked her from making a WWE return early last year. In the months that followed, Maria did not hesitate to take shots at the Bellas in tweets, interviews and even a … Read more