WSU held its sixth annual Uncensored Rumble earlier today, headlined by a 28-woman rumble match. Results below, courtesy of WrestleView.com: * Jenny Rose (w/ Veda Scott, Jessie Brooks & Sammy Geodollno) def. Christina Von Eerie after hooking the tights for leverage. * Chicks Using Nasty Tactics (Kimber Lee & Annie Social) def. Veda Scott & … Read more
Several months after announcing her impending retirement, Ayumi Kurihara has finally hung up her wrestling boots. Ayumi made the tough decision to retire after incurring several nagging injuries, the worst of which was one to her clavicle. On her way out, she made one last appearance for SHIMMER Women Athletes in April, wrestling Mercedes Martinez … Read more
“Your Two Cents” is our interactive feature where we gauge the opinions of our Twitter and Facebook followers on different discussions in women’s wrestling. This week, we’re asking this: With SHIMMER tapings taking place this weekend, we want to know: what has been your favorite SHIMMER match and why? We’ve read your responses on our … Read more
After over seven years as one of the world’s top female wrestling promotions, with a host of international stars at every show and arguably the most prestigious women’s championship in the business today as its crown jewel, it’s a wonder that it took SHIMMER so long to broadcast their first Internet Pay-Per-View. They’ve had their … Read more
“Your Two Cents” is our interactive feature where we gauge the opinions of our Twitter and Facebook followers on different discussions in women’s wrestling. This week, we’re asking this: Hollywood’s making a female version of “The Expendables”, so we want to know: which female wrestler (only one!) would you cast in the movie? We’ve read … Read more
Joshi star Kana is the next name added to the SHIMMER tapings that will take place on October 27 and 28th in Berwyn, IL. [notice]SHIMMER – WOMEN ATHLETES is pleased to announce the addition of “The World Famous” KANA to its October 27th & 28th weekend of events at the Berwyn Eagles Club (6309 26th … Read more
“Your Two Cents” is our interactive feature where we gauge the opinions of our Twitter and Facebook followers on different discussions in women’s wrestling. This week, we’re asking this: The WWE has been taping overseas the past few days, so we want to know: who do you think is the greatest non-American female wrestler currently … Read more
Diva Dirt is back with another fix of news, notes and tidbits in the world of women’s wrestling. Check it out below: Marcela regained the CMLL World Women’s Championship from Ayumi Kurihara on March 9 in Mexico City. The match was fought under two out of three falls rules, with Ayumi taking the duke in … Read more
“Your Two Cents” is our interactive feature where we gauge the opinions of our Twitter and Facebook followers on different discussions in women’s wrestling. This week, we’re asking this: With the next SHIMMER tapings just around the corner, we want to know: who should Champion Cheerleader Melissa defend her title against at the shows? We’ve … Read more
Diva Dirt is back with another fix of news, notes and tidbits in the world of women’s wrestling. Check it out below: Independent star Mia Yim is the most recent name announced for the March 17 and 18 SHIMMER tapings for volumes 45-48. SHIMMER says of Yim, “One of the top rising stars in women’s … Read more
Diva Dirt is back with another fix of news, notes and tidbits in the world of women’s wrestling. Check it out below: In one of her first matches in about four months, LuFisto won the vacant LuchaPOP Femenil Title on February 19. She defeated La Vaquerita in singles action on the DDD/X-Project show. Sexy Star … Read more
Diva Dirt is back with another fix of news, notes and tidbits in the world of women’s wrestling. Check it out below: WSU’s Amber (of the ‘Boston Shore’) has announced she’s quitting wrestling and is un-booking herself from all future wrestling shows. She is dealing with personal issues and will be leaving wrestling for an … Read more
Diva Dirt is back with another fix of news, notes and tidbits in the world of women’s wrestling. Check it out below: Saraya Knight and Mercedes Martinez have also been added to the tapings of SHIMMER volumes 45 – 48 on March 17 and 18. It’s particularly good to see Saraya’s addition, as many had … Read more
Diva Dirt is back with another fix of news, notes and tidbits in the world of women’s wrestling. Check it out below: Natalya has launched an official website at www.nattieneidhart.com. The website features facts you may not know about her, a blog and some personal pictures. • • • • • As we all know, … Read more
Some quick news bullets: In a special “birthday edition” video blog posted on her official website, Michelle McCool has stated that while she has no current plans to return to the wrestling ring: “I don’t plan on coming back any time soon,” she said. However, she hasn’t ruled out a LayCool reunion outside of it. … Read more
A la TIME’s Person of the Year list, Diva Dirt has compiled a countdown of the women we feel have best embodied the zeitgeist of the year in women’s wrestling. To compile this list, the Diva Dirt team have tracked the headlines here at Diva Dirt over the past 12 months, followed the lively fan … Read more
This past weekend held events in Burlington, NC and Kingsport, TN featuring Sara Del Rey in a title tournament match and the CHIKARA debuts of Japanese star, Kana and SHIMMER regular, Jessie McKay from Australia. Check out the results below: 10/7 In Burlington, NC “Small But Mighty” Note: Due to injury, Madison Eagles was not … Read more
As reported last week, Japanese star Kana recently defeated the US’ Serena to become the first ever SMASH Divas Champion, and now the match has aired. Watch below: Kana and Serena will both be part of SHIMMER on October 1st and 2nd. — Thanks to Mikas for the tip.
CHIKARA has announced that newcomer Kana will face two of the company’s regular female talent, Madison Eagles and Sara Del Rey, when she makes her debut for the company next month. The joshi star will be making her US debut for SHIMMER on October 1st and 2nd, and then for CHIKARA on the 7th and … Read more
The finals of the SMASH Divas Championship tournament took place in Japan earlier this morning, and Kana was crowned victorious after defeating America’s Serena Deeb. SMASH is the promotion run by former WWE star Tajiri. Serena made her debut for the company earlier this year. Congrats to Kana! Both ladies will be in action for … Read more
You bring the coffee, we’ll bring the news! This is Diva Dirt’s news in brief, giving you the 411 on some of the little news items from the past couple of days. Let’s delve in, shall we? * As previously reported, WWE held its annual pre-SummerSlam party in Hollywood last night. Check out a few … Read more
SHIMMER and CHIKARA announced this morning that Japanese star, Kana, will be debuting for both companies in October. Kana will be part of SHIMMER on October 1st and 2nd in Berywn, IL. She will also compete for CHIKARA the following weekend on October 7th and 8th. Official press below: [notice]One of the most controversial and … Read more
Japan’s SMASH promotion released this promo from Serena about her match with Kana coming up on May 3rd: [via Dirty Dirty Sheets]