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. * Artist Rob Schamberger reveals Sasha Banks’ inspiration in WWE’s new comicbook featured title “Then. Now. … Read more
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 defeated Angel Dust Melanie Cruise … Read more
It looks like Rosemary won’t be able to appear at this weekend’s SHIMMER tapings due to an injury. As reported on SHIMMER’s Twitter account, they’ve announced that Cat Power will take her place: https://twitter.com/SHIMMERwomen/status/796819563019116544 Rosemary took to Twitter about skipping the Fall tapings and disappointing the fans about it: We won't be appearing @SHIMMERwomen this weekend.. apologies to those of … Read more
Ahead of Micke James‘ match against Asuka for the NXT Women’s Championship later this month, WWE.com caught up with the decorated legend to ask her how she’s preparing for the match, what she thinks about the current state of women’s wrestling in WWE/NXT, why she thinks she can stop Asuka’s streak, and more. On coming … Read more
There were no women’s matches on NXT this week, however, the brand is beginning to hype one of its biggest bouts taking place later this month at TakeOver: Toronto as Mickie James takes on Asuka for the NXT Women’s Championship. WWE prepared this video package in the wake of Mickie’s challenge to Asuka: Get ready, … Read more
This past summer Sexy Star announced she was retiring from wrestling to forge a boxing career. Recently, it looks like she has had a change of heart. SHIMMER announced Lucha Underground’s beloved luchadora is making her debut at a series of upcoming events: https://twitter.com/SHIMMERwomen/status/792871973374291968 Several other women will also make their SHIMMER debuts including Mickie … Read more
Whose star shone brightest this week? You tell us! With our Star of the Week poll, we’ll pick the week’s top five women in wrestling and let you choose who is number one. The poll will open each Saturday and close on Sunday afternoon. Let’s take a look at this week’s top five: Alexa Bliss … Read more
Welcome to this week’s NXT Redux! Billie Kay and Peyton Royce continue to run over the division this week. However, Liv Morgan is out to even the odds against them. Meanwhile NXT Women’s Champion Asuka has reached an impressive milestone, she remains undefeated for a year. A decorated legendary competitor who has won championships all … Read more
Each week, the Social Media Catch-Up will bring you a roundup of our favorite social media postings by the women in wrestling and present them to you here. Have you found a post we should include next week? Send it in. Here’s what we found from this week: It was Canadian Thanksgiving this week and … Read more
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. * Alpha Female came out victorious in her MMA debut against Manuela Kuhse. (YouTube) * Brie … Read more
In a surprise announcement during tonight’s NXT Tapings, WWE has announced that NXT TakeOver: Toronto Asuka will defend her NXT Women’s title against multi WWE Women’s and Divas Champion Mickie James! WWE broke the news via their official Instagram account: View this post on Instagram A post shared by WWE (@wwe) Mickie James shared her … Read more
The ever successful Mickie James added yet another glistening Championship belt to her list of accolades, winning the IPW:UK Womens Championship this weekend. The former WWE Womens Champion made her debut for IPW:UK in Rochester, Kent by appearing at two of the UK Super 8 shows. The first night saw her taking on former Champion … Read more
Each week, the Social Media Catch-Up will bring you a roundup of our favorite social media postings by the women in wrestling and present them to you here. Have you found a post we should include next week? Send it in. Here’s what we found from this week: Melina and Jillian Hall had some fun … Read more
Each week, the Social Media Catch-Up will bring you a roundup of our favorite social media postings by the women in wrestling and present them to you here. Have you found a post we should include next week? Send it in. Here’s what we found from this week: AJ Brooks’ book had some of our … Read more
Each week, the Social Media Catch-Up will bring you a roundup of our favorite social media postings by the women in wrestling and present them to you here. Have you found a post we should include next week? Send it in. Here’s what we found from this week: The Lass Kicker Becky Lynch hyped up … Read more
Each week, the Social Media Catch-Up will bring you a roundup of our favorite social media postings by the women in wrestling and present them to you here. Have you found a post we should include next week? Send it in. Here’s what we found from this week: Nina Samuels reminisced on her first ever … Read more
Each week, the Social Media Catch-Up will bring you a roundup of our favorite social media postings by the women in wrestling and present them to you here. Have you found a post we should include next week? Send it in. Here’s what we found from this week: Nikki Bella shared the wonderful story of how … Read more
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 tournament. (CHIKARA) * WWE has … Read more
Each week, the Social Media Catch-Up will bring you a roundup of our favorite social media postings by the women in wrestling and present them to you here. Have you found a post we should include next week? Send it in. Here’s what we found from this week: Charlotte became an honorary Yankees member: View … Read more
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. * WSU announces that Leva Bates will defend her Spirit Championship against Su Yung at Resurgence … Read more
Each week, the Social Media Catch-Up will bring you a roundup of our favorite social media postings by the women in wrestling and present them to you here. Have you found a post we should include next week? Send it in. Here’s what we found from this week: Starting the week, we saw Eva Marie and … Read more
SHIMMER Women Athletes is preparing for another round of events and this time a celebrated veteran is joining the roster. SHIMMER announced on twitter last night that Mickie James is set to join the action. https://twitter.com/SHIMMERwomen/status/760297069055610880 On its website, SHIMMMER writes: We’re pleased to announce that Mickie James will join the SHIMMER roster on our November … Read more
Each week, the Social Media Catch-Up will bring you a roundup of our favorite social media postings by the women in wrestling and present them to you here. Have you found a post we should include next week? Send it in. Here’s what we found from this week: Starting off the week, we saw some … 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. * Lucha Libre’s World Cup tournament kicks off tonight with elimination rounds, with the final rounds … Read more
CHIKARA’s King of Trios Tournament in September is set to be a mammoth event, with a blockbuster team announced earlier today increasing anticipation to a whole new level. Former WWE Women’s Champions Jazz, Mickie James and Victoria will make up “Team Original Divas Revolution”, one of 16 trios that will compete over the course of … Read more
All week leading up to WrestleMania 32, we’re revisiting the most memorable women’s wrestling moments in WrestleMania’s 32 year history, tackling a total of 26 WrestleManias. WrestleMania 24 March 30th, 2008 At the twenty-fourth WrestleMania, yet another Playboy feud reached culmination. Beth Phoenix and Melina (accompanied by Santino) teamed up against Playboy covergirls Ashley Massaro … Read more