The Mae Young Classic is reportedly a big hit on the WWE Network. According to Dave Meltzer in the latest edition of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the eight episodes of the tournament were the eight most watched episodes of the week, despite the fact that four of the episodes were released last week. Below are … Read more
Hola Diva Dirt readers and welcome to our first review on WWE’s historic Mae Young Classic tournament! Josue here and I’ll be kicking things off with Episode 1. Our first round of matches for this episode include: Kay Lee Ray vs. Princesa Sugehit Serena Deeb vs. Vanessa Borne Shayna Baszler vs. Zeda Abbey Laith vs. … Read more
TV Insider recently spoke with Shayna Baszler ahead of the premiere of the Mae Young Classic to discuss the tournament. Highlights of the interview below Being motivated after receiving a WWE callback: “WWE is something I’ve had my eye on. After the call, I said to myself, ‘All right, it’s time to get it in … Read more
Each week, The Backpage will wrap up some of the smaller news stories, rumors, editorials and gossip making the rounds in women’s wrestling. Got a tip for next week? Send it in. * NXT Superstar Liv Morgan worked a SmackDown live event in Tampa, Florida, as she teamed up with SmackDown Women’s Champion Naomi and Becky … Read more
We are less than a month away from the premiere of WWE’s Mae Young Classic! To help hype up the much anticipated event, the WWE have released several videos of some of the participants of the tournament to share their stories of their wrestling careers and what the Mae Young Classic means to them. Sage … Read more
Each week, The Backpage will wrap up some of the smaller news stories, rumors, editorials and gossip making the rounds in women’s wrestling. Got a tip for next week? Send it in. * Melt Video compiles a mini documentary on London’s Pro Wrestling EVE. Owner Emily Read also speaks with BuzzFeed to discuss the success the … Read more
Tonight via Facebook Live, WWE have officially announced the names of all 32 competitors to the Mae Young Classic: Representing Japan: Kairi Sane Representing United States of America: Tessa Blanchard Representing United States of America: Abbey Laith Representing Brazil: Taynara Conti Representing Germany: Jazzy Gabert Representing India: Kavita Devi Representing Australia: Toni Storm Representing Mexico: … Read more
Today, SHIMMER gave wrestling fans the final two tapings of SHIMMER at the Berwyn Eagles Club in Chicago, IL. Here are the full results courtesy of @ProWresLand on Twitter. SHIMMER 94: RISE Showcase: Aja Perera defeated Laynie Luck RISE Showcase: Stefany Sinclair defeated Jewells Malone Jessicka Havok defeated Kikyo Cheerleader Melissa defeated Samantha Heights Cherry Bomb defeated Angel Dust, Kay Lee Ray, & Taeler Hendrix Madison Rayne defeated Veda Scott Sienna defeated Dynamite DiDi … Read more
Yesterday, SHIMMER taped its 92nd and 93rd volumes at the Berwyn Eagles Club in Chicago where the Heart of SHIMMER Championship changed hands. Here are the full results courtesy of @ProWresLand on Twitter. SHIMMER 92: RISE Match: Dynamite DiDi defeated Stefany Sinclair RISE Match: Kikyo defeated Aja Perera Thunderkitty defeated Charli Evans Allysin Kay defeated Samantha Height Ashley Lane defeated Taeler Hendrix Cheerleader Melissa defeated Savannah Evans Shotzi … Read more
Earlier today, SHIMMER was a part of the WWN Experience at WrestleCon with their 91st volume. Here are the results courtesy of Tom Richards on Twitter. Cherry Bomb def. Alex Windsor Britt Baker def. Veda Scott, Samantha Heights & Neveah LuFisto def. Leva Bates Shayna Baszler def. Santana Garrett Jessicka Havok def. Cat Power Nicole Matthews def. Shotzi Blackheart Vanessa Kraven & Tessa Blanchard def. Mia Yim & Kay Lee Ray to retain the SHIMMER Tag Team Championship … Read more
Saraya Knight was originally advertised to main event the GAIN 1 – FORGE event this Saturday in Berywn, IL. However, due to personal reasons, Knight pulled out of the event. The event has also been renamed GAIN 1 – #StandWithKnights, in tribute and a sign of solidarity for the Knight Family. Replacing Saraya is SHIMMER … 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. * A new Charlotte Flair action figure – from Mattel’s WWE line – is now available. … Read more
Yesterday in Cleveland, Ohio, Absolute Intense Wrestling held the 19th installment of its Girls Night Out series. Results below, courtesy of Diva Dirt reader Trey Garcia: MJ Jenkins pinned Solo Darling Karen Q over Kiera Hogan by submission Shotzi Blackheart pinned Angel Dust to become new Phoenix of RISE champion Veda Scott (w/ Gregory Iron) defeated … Read more
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 Hendrix via submission Nixon Newell defeated LuFisto … Read more
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 The Rejected (Christina Von … 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
Last night, RISE made their debut in Chicago, IL with RISE 1 – IGNITE, which had memorable appearances by names like Saraya Knight and Nicole Matthews. The event also crowned the inaugural Phoenix Champion of RISE. Below are the results, courtesy of @treygar on Twitter. Sonya Strong defeated Liza Hall Arianna vs. Black Widow Eve (w/ … Read more
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 Monday Night RAW, first … Read more
This past weekend, Alternative Wrestling Show held their second installment of Ladies Night at American Legion Post #335 in South Gate, CA. Full results below, courtesy of SoCalUncensored.com. Results: Holidead defeated Buggy Nova via Pump Kick [6’36] Laura James defeated Shotzi Blackheart via YP Plex [6’58] LuFisto defeated Thunder Rosa via Burning Hammer [13’28] Tyler Bateman defeated Shigehiro Irie via Spinning Elbow Strike to retain the AWS Heavyweight title … 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 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. * Cheerleader Melissa became the new DDT Pro Wrestling Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship after pinning Matt Striker … Read more
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 Nakajima defeated Rhia O’Reilly … Read more
Taping is underway for Shimmer 81 – 85 this weekend in Chicago, Illinois. Here are results for the 81 – 83 events courtesy of 411Mania and PWInsider. SHIMMER Volume 81: * Veda Scott defeated Nixon Newell * Shayna Baszler defeated Rhia O’Reilly * Kellie Skater defeated LuFisto, Shazza McKenzie and Vanessa Kraven in a four … Read more
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 Eagles Club in Berwyn. … Read more
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 with a crucifix pin. First … Read more
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 Candice LeRae, Jessicka Havok, Kimber … Read more