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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Last night during SmackDown Alexa Bliss issued a challenge to Naomi, calling in her rematch clause for next week. Naomi won her first Women’s Championship at Elimination Chamber this past Sunday. However, she announced last night that she suffered a minor injury. But, she insisted that it will not hold her back. Nothing will steal … Read more
Not so long ago we were in a period where women’s matches would end within three minute and few would bat an eyelid. But tonight, we end up having around 40 minutes of women’s wrestling, with surprise endings and impressively aggressive matches. The storytelling of tonight’s show was important, and the blue brand didn’t fail to … Read more
Tonight at Elimination Chamber, a new SmackDown Women’s Champion was crowned as Naomi defeated Alexa Bliss. Naomi went for a quick roll up at the start of the match and followed up by taking Alexa’s head to a trip around three turnbuckles. The challenger followed up by hitting a roundhouse kick from the apron but … Read more
Tonight at Elimination Chamber, Alexa Bliss defends her SmackDown Women’s Championship against Naomi? Will the title change hands? The Diva Dirt team weighs in: Abir: This is going to be interesting. We’ll all be anticipating a Naomi win, but I believe that Alexa will come through with a dirty victory. This will then set us … 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. * Alexa Bliss, Maryse, Naomi and Nikki Bella take part in WWE’s Valentine’s Day Beauties photoshoot. … Read more
In tonight’s episode of SmackDown Live we saw a lot of fire from all corners. With a dual contract signing and a Maury-esque background segment, the ladies of Team Blue are angry. And it looks like they’re not getting any happier. Our first sighting is when the camera gives us an awkward close up of Tom Phillips. Things get … Read more
Starting their trip on the Road to Wrestlemania, the ladies of blue have their hands full. In this week’s edition of SmackDown Live, the women are dealing with the fallout of the Rumble. Will the champ avenge her loss? How is the Lass Kicker feeling? Will the Queen of Black Harts finally be safe again? And how’s … Read more
SmackDown has added two women matches to their upcoming Elimination Chamber PPV event. On the Women’s title scene, Alexa Bliss will defend her SmackDown Women’s Championship against Naomi, who has managed to pin the champion twice this week in tag team action. Watch SmackDown’s General Manager Daniel Bryan make the title match announcement on Talking … Read more
Hello readers, last night’s Royal Rumble event kicked off the “Road to WrestleMania“. And if what transpired last night was any indication, it will be a bumpy ride. However, the event boasted three women’s matches: a grudge match, a title match, and a six woman tag war. Will all these bouts in place, there is … Read more
Tonight at the Royal Rumble kickoff show, SmackDown’s Becky Lynch, Naomi and Nikki Bella celebrated a victory over Mickie James, Natalya and the SmackDown Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss! #SDLive's @NaomiWWE, Nikki @BellaTwins and @BeckyLynchWWE prove that TEAMWORK makes the DREAM WORK in the #RoyalRumble #Kickoff! pic.twitter.com/24dajuoyi6 — WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2017 The babyfaces gained … 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. This week’s poll will open Sunday and close on Monday afternoon. Let’s take a look at this week’s top five: Alexa Bliss … Read more