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SmackDown Redux (April 4th, 2017): Closing the curtain

With the announcement of a Superstar Shakeup taking place on RAW, it may be safe to say that it’s officially the end of an era. Although I don’t expect the women’s division to change dramatically, we’ll more than likely no longer have the original squad together. And that’s a pretty big deal. But before we get onto … Read more

Women’s Title Match announced for SmackDown Live

The WWE has announced that SmackDown Women’s Champion Naomi will defend her title against Alexa Bliss for tonight’s episode of SmackDown Live!. BREAKING: @AlexaBliss_WWE has evoked her rematch clause & will challenge #SDLive #WomensChampion @NaomiWWE TONIGHT! https://t.co/fIEYWZ16Qb pic.twitter.com/1liAYSJyCq — WWE (@WWE) April 4, 2017 Naomi won the SmackDown Women’s Title at Sunday’s WrestleMania 33 event … Read more

WrestleMania 33 in Review: The Next Chapter

Last year’s WrestleMania seemed like the most magical night in the history of the women’s division in the WWE. Many wondered if the follow-up could deliver. This year boasted two title matches and a high profile mixed tag team match. Let’s see how the women fared in “The Ultimate Thrill Ride”. Our first matchup was … Read more

WrestleMania 33 Results: Naomi wins the SmackDown Women’s Title

Tonight at WrestleMania 33, a new SmackDown Women’s Champion in Naomi when she defeated Alexa Bliss, Becky Lynch, Carmella, Mickie James and Natalya in a Six Pack challenge. The match started off in an all out brawl between the women with most of the competitors spilling to the outside, leaving Mickie and Becky to battle one-on-one inside … Read more

WrestleMania 33 Predictions: SmackDown Women’s Title match

Tonight at WrestleMania 33, every available woman on the SmackDown roster has a chance at Alexa Bliss‘ Women’s Title. Will a new champion be crowned? The Diva Dirt team weighs in: Abir: The women here all have a connection to each other. Nattie has history with Becky, whom has history with Mickie, whom has history … Read more

Week ending April 2nd, 2017

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. * Emma teases her in-ring return, talks training at the Performance Center and reveals she’ll be watching the WrestleMania 33 competition from backstage. … Read more

Superstars start arriving at Wrestlemania 33

Today 12 women will compete in three separate matches at WWE’s grandest stage of all, Wrestlemania! WWE is highlighting many events throughout the day into tonight’s big lead up, including the arrival of some Superstars. WWE’s YouTube just uploaded several videos highlighting the SmackDown women as they get ready for tonight. First up is Mickie … Read more

Wrestlemania 33 Hype Package

Diva Dirt Hype is back! Get hyped for WrestleMania 33 with Diva Dirt Hype, highlighting the 6-Pack match for the SmackDown Women’s Title, 4-Way Elimination for the RAW Women’s Title and the Mixed Tag. Check out the Diva Dirt Hype clip below: Music: “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Lorde WWE.com previews for Wrestlemania 33: RAW Women’s Championship, Four … Read more

WWE Women’s Tourney Will Happen This Summer

  After months and months of waiting if the WWE would create a women’s tournament in the same style of the critically acclaimed Cruiserwieght Classic of last fall, we finally have an answer. In a press conference with SmackDown Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss, RAW Women’s Champion Bayley and NXT Women’s Champion Asuka, WWE COO Triple … Read more

SmackDown Women’s Title match to be part of WrestleMania Main Show

Just days after it was initially announced that the SmackDown Women’s Title was to be defended at this year’s WrestleMania Kickoff show, WWE have seemingly reversed their decision. WWE.com has updated the line-up to this year’s WrestleMania card and have removed the “Kickoff Match” tag from the SmackDown Women’s Title match. The update also lists … Read more

SmackDown Redux (March 28th, 2017): Feeling the burn!

Wrestlemania is RIGHT around the corner! Can you believe how quickly time has gone? It feels as though just two months ago Lita pulled that red sheet away and unveiled the initial Women’s championship. It doesn’t feel as if Brie Bella took her final bow almost a year ago whilst Lana made her in-ring debut. The time … Read more

WWE’s bias against the women of SmackDown

Since the brand split has happened, one brand’s women’s division has been given the benefit of having current stars with months of build. The other brand has had to raise their women from scratch, as they have had to bring up newbies and redevelop forgotten characters. For the past year, the women of the blue … Read more

SmackDown Women’s Title match moved to WrestleMania 33 Kickoff Show

As previously announced, Alexa Bliss will defend her SmackDown Women’s Championship in an open challenge against “every women available on the SmackDown roster” at Sunday’s WrestleMania 33. As of now, Becky Lynch, Natalya, Mickie James and Carmella have all been announced as participants to the match, although more names are expected and rumored to be … Read more

SmackDown Redux (March 21st, 2017): The Belle of the brawl

It’s beginning to feel a lot like ‘Mania! With just two more SmackDowns left until the big night, the women of the blue team are gearing up. With the Women’s title on the line and a heated battle of the couples on the horizon, ‘Mania could be a pretty big one for our Tuesday night gang. … Read more

The Wrap (March 18th, 2017): News from the week in women’s wrestling

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

SmackDown Redux (March 14th, 2017): Blurred lines

Just over a fortnight to go, and the ladies of SmackDown Live are ready to fight. This week’s SmackDown Live gets onto the fast-lane for Wrestlemania as one match is updated and another is added. Exciting times, exciting times… We start things off for the ladies as Becky Lynch takes on Natalya in a Singles contest! The … Read more

SmackDown Redux (March 7th, 2017): All roads lead to Mania

Getting right into it: SmackDown wasn’t the best this week. Whilst it had its moments, this week’s episode of “the B show” didn’t quite live up to what previous weeks did. So let’s see where things went wrong. The women start off the night during the anticipated in the “interspecies match” of Nikki Bella and … Read more

SmackDown Women’s Title to be defended at WrestleMania 33

Tonight on SmackDown Live, it was announced that Alexa Bliss would defend her Women’s Title against “every woman available on the SmackDown roster.” Tall odds for #FiveFeetOfFury, as #SDLive Women's Champion @AlexaBliss_WWE will face EVERY WOMAN on the SmackDown roster at @WrestleMania! pic.twitter.com/uvXj9GJtCm — WWE (@WWE) March 8, 2017 Although this means that SmackDown Superstars … Read more

The Wrap (March 5th, 2017): News from the week in women’s wrestling

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. * Dana Brooke competes in her second Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio. (YouTube) * Beth Phoenix comments … Read more

SmackDown Redux (February 28th, 2017): Standing up for love

Hey all! Sorry for the late post – it’s been a busy day! So let’s get into it: It looks as though SmackDown pretty much confirmed all of their matches for ‘Mania this year in this one episode – and, I’m not complaining! After seeing what matches we’ll most likely be getting, I’m suddenly really … Read more

Alexa Bliss shares her story of overcoming her eating disorder

SmackDown Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss was a guest ESPN’s “Off the Top Rope” this week to discuss her thoughts on SmackDown Women’s division, who have been her biggest wrestling influencers and overcoming a near death eating disorder. Highlights of the interview below. Thoughts on the SmackDown Women’s Division: “The women on SmackDown Live! have dominated … Read more

Alexa Bliss is featured on “My Daughter is a WWE Superstar”

Little Miss Bliss is making waves wherever she goes and this week she’s featured on WWE’s new mini documentary series “My Daughter (or Son) is a WWE Superstar.”  The video chronicles Alexa Bliss‘ life growing up, from her days in Ohio with her family to her training in gymnastics and various other sports and disciplines. She … Read more

SmackDown Redux (February 21st, 2017): The Wicked Witch reclaims her throne

Wrestlemania is just over a month away, and the women of SmackDown appear more than ready to settle their battles on the grandest stage of ’em all. In tonight’s edition of SmackDown Live, we shed some tears, kayfabe lines are somewhat blurred, and a certain someone solidifies herself as the top dog of the division. … Read more

Alexa Bliss wins the SmackDown Women’s Title

After winning the SmackDown Women’s Title at the Elimination Chamber, Naomi relinquished her SmackDown Women’s Title. Due to injury, @NaomiWWE must relinquish her SmackDown Women's Championship. #SDLive @WWEDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/2WMeZWfvDi — WWE (@WWE) February 22, 2017 During the opening of SmackDown, General Manager Daniel Bryan invited Naomi to the ring to address the rumors surrounding her … Read more

SmackDown Redux (February 14th, 2017): Feel the Bliss

Elimination Chamber proved to be an explosive night for the women of SmackDown. With a new champion, and an extension of two heated feuds, SmackDown Live is bound to be good one.. After sitting in the skybox to watch Sundays’ pay-per-view, Carmella is seen with James Ellsworth. Before Ellsworth can really detail his Valentines plans with his boo, Dean … Read more