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
SHIMMER Women Athletes will be making their presence known at WrestleCon tomorrow as they take over the Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus, New Jersey for SHIMMER 53, their first foray into Internet Pay-Per-View. The main event sees SHIMMER Champion Saraya Knight put her title on the line in a Steel Cage Match against the woman … 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: 25-year old Irish wrestler Rebecca Knox returned to wrestling yesterday. For Fight Factory Pro Wrestling, she teamed up with Katey Harvey and B. Cool to take on Lucy Lasso, Danger Dawn and Captain … 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
“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
“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: In honor of Leap Day, we want to know: What is your favorite women’s wrestling moment from the last 4 years (that is, from the last … 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: 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
Diva Dirt is back with another fix of news, notes and tidbits in the world of women’s wrestling. Check it out below: WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has commented on Kharma‘s return. Says Ross of the Diva: Great to see Kharma return. That one was a big surprise for me. I love her work … Read more
“Your Two Cents” is the new 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: Do you think TNA’s Knockouts Tag Titles are necessary, what with the lack of competition for them? We’ve read your responses on our social media … Read more
We now have a second report from last night’s JoshiMania Night 3 event in Manhattan, NY, as well as over 100 photos. PREVIOUSLY: – JoshiMania Night 1 Results & Extensive Photo Gallery: Del Rey vs Aja Kong, Manami Toyota & More – JoshiMania Night 2 Results (Everett, MA): Aja Kong vs Ayako Hamada & More … Read more
JoshiMania came to an end today with a matinee show in Manhattan, NY, headlined by Sara Del Rey taking on Ayako Hamada in the main event. PREVIOUSLY: – JoshiMania Night 1 Results & Extensive Photo Gallery: Del Rey vs Aja Kong, Manami Toyota & More – JoshiMania Night 2 Results (Everett, MA): Aja Kong vs … Read more
JoshiMania moves to Everett, MA for Night 2 featuring Aja Kong vs Ayako Hamada in the main event. PREVIOUSLY: – JoshiMania Night 1 Results & Extensive Photo Gallery: Del Rey vs Aja Kong, Manami Toyota & More Diva Dirt reader Dana Begeurie reporting… * Toshie Uematsu and Gami beat Cherry and Sawako Shimono. * Kaori … Read more
The wait is over! JoshiMania finally begins tonight and will continue over the weekend in a three-day extravaganza presented by CHIKARA. Tonight, JoshiMania kicks off in Philadelphia, PA, headlined by Sara Del Rey vs Aja Kong. Tonight will also see the Diva Dirt Legacy Award presentation for Manami Toyota live in the ring. Tomorrow, the … Read more
Lots of new matches have been booked for CHIKARA’s JoshiMania extravaganza on December 2nd-4th. Unfortunately, due to injury, Meiko Satomura will no longer be part of JoshiMania. She was due to face Aja Kong on December 3rd and Sara Del Rey on December 4th. The good news is that former TNA star Ayako Hamada has … Read more
“Your Two Cents” is the new interactive feature where we gauge the opinions of our Twitter and Facebook followers on different discussions in women’s wrestling. This week, with the recent release of Maryse, we’re asking this: Which Diva or Knockout release bothered you the most? We’ve read your responses on our social media pages and … Read more
SHIMMER Women Athletes announced the addition of Ayako Hamada to their DVD tapings taking place in Berwyn, IL on October 1st and 2nd. Check out the press release below: [notice] This week, SHIMMER – WOMEN ATHLETES is proud to announce the addition of AYAKO HAMADA to its next set of DVD tapings, just over five … Read more
Former TNA Knockout, Ayako Hamada will return to SHIMMER this month.
Hamada hasn’t been seen much in North America since leaving TNA last year. That changes this month with appearances for NCW Femmes Fatales next weekend followed by SHIMMER at the end of the month.
More details after the cut.
Following news breaking of her release yesterday from TNA, I’m told that former Knockout, Hamada is back in Japan and has been there since October. Hamada’s next appearance will be this Sunday at ‘Ayumi’s Style 5th Anniversary’ in Tokyo. The event is being produced by SHIMMER Joshi talent, Ayumi Kurihara to celebrate her fifth year … Read more
It looks as though Hamada may be gone from TNA. Diva Dirt initially heard rumblings to that effect last week, however as we were not able to get independent confirmation, we opted not to publish at that time. We have since learned that TNA is taping a tournament for the Knockouts Tag Team Championships at … Read more
For the past two years around Halloween, (view 2008 and part 1, part 2, and part 3 of 2009) we’ve suggested some tongue-in-cheek costumes for Divas and Knockouts. This year, we continue the tradition. We started with the NXT Rookies, and next up are the Knockouts. The Divas will follow later this week, leading up to Halloween. Enjoy, and be sure to vote for your favorite below!
Cookie
Costume: A scientist.
Why?: She hasn’t been around long, but it’s safe to say that Cookie, in emulating “The Jersey Shore”‘s Snooki, won’t be making any medical breakthroughs in the near future. So, to best lampoon her lampooning of the shallow, less-than-genius, party animal, why not dress up as a scientist? Wearing the typical white labcoat and gloves while spouting different stereotypical “smart” phrases (E=MC^2 anyone?) in a New Jersey accent would make it pitch perfect.
Get the look: Go for a mad scientist look or tone it down to look more like the real deal.
Daffney
Costume: The Cheshire Cat from “Alice in Wonderland”.
Why?: Daffney’s definitely got a soft spot for the quirky, and Alice in Wonderland seems to fit in that spot nicely. Hell, she even dressed as a version of the Queen of Hearts in a Halloween-themed photoshoot on TNA’s website. The Cheshire Cat is easily one of the most iconic characters to come out of the iconic work, and if Daffney wants to up her quirky-ness, dressing as a shape-shifting and disappearing cat is certainly a step in that direction. To keep herself from looking like an extra in the stage show “Cats”, Daffney could act in the lazy, dreamy way the purple-and-pink cat’s known for instead of simply hissing and crawling around. Of course, the disappearing act could be a complication, though if any Knockout could pull off something so strange, it’d be Daffney.
Get the look: Put a costume together and watch the animated movie to get the act down pat.
Tara & Madison Rayne
Costume: Pinky and the Brain from the “Animaniacs” cartoon.
Why?: Former friends Angelina Love and Velvet Sky have recently dubbed the duo of Tara and Madison “Pinky and the Brain”. How about turning that insult into a fully realized costume? The fact that Madison was called “evil” in connection to that comparison leads us to believe that she would be Brain, the short, surly, evil rat who plots every single day to take over the world. His sidekick (or rather, cage-mate) Pinky is a taller, dimmer, sillier rat who goes along for the ride and usually screws us Brain’s plans. Tara is known for her silly costumes, and this would fall right in line with them. It’s far too easy to picture Tara putting on the voice and stumbling around like Pinky, isn’t it? Are you thinking what I’m thinking?
Get the look: Find a partner to pair up with, put on some rat ears, don a tail, wear all-over white clothing, and assume the attitude of your chosen rat–Pinky’s loveable but dumb, and Brain’s serious and conniving.
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Announced to fans in attendance at tonight’s NCW Femmes Fatales show in Montreal are the additions of Allison Danger and Hamada to the roster. Those were the two surprises we wrote about earlier today. Danger will face home talent, Anastasia Ivy. Meanwhile, Hamada will challenge the first ever Femmes Fatales Champion, LuFisto. Both will debut … Read more
It’s that time again! Time for our weekly dose of TNA Impact! What will those wacky Knockouts be up to on this edition? Will Tara and the Rayne bring the pain, or will the Beautiful People (now with extra added Lacey Von Erich!) find some way to thwart their dastardly schemes? Perhaps some gold will switch waists? Lets find out!
We see Lacey Von Erich walk into the makeup room where the original Beautiful People – Velvet Sky and Angelina Love – are already there, chatting amongst themselves. Lacey sits down and looks deep in thought (I’m refraining from cracking a joke here) until finally Velvet asks if she’s okay. At that… the youngest Von Erich EXPLODES. It’s a beautiful rant, made more perfect by the F-bombs Lacey throws out there. Brings a prideful tear to my eye. Go ahead, listen to it. I’ll wait – there’s no words that can do it justice.
Greetings and salutations everyone! With Cryssi taking over the SmackDown Redux, I’ll be taking on writing up Impact. I’m excited about this, but I also hope I can do as good a job as she has done. Let’s get right down to it, shall we?
This week, we have TNA Knockout Tag Team Champions Taylor Wilde and Hamada facing off against Madison Rayne and the newly-returned to TV Lacey von Erich. It would be a major upset if Madison & Lacey were to overcome this formidable team. Can they work together to regain the gold? Or will Hamaylor keep those shiny belts around their waists? Find out below.
Before the match, we go backstage to see Lacey, Madison and Tara in their lockeroom. Lacey is clad in a towel yet again… perhaps it’ll be her new ring attire? Madison gushes about how great it is to see Lacey, and springs the news on her that they have a tag title match “like five minutes ago!” Lacey looks confused and she mentions that she hasn’t made her decision yet. At this, Madison’s temper flares. She screeches about how it wasn’t her that laid her out a few weeks ago and that there is no decision to make. Together, her and Tara bully Lacey into submission, ordering her to get dressed before leaving in a huff. Poor Lacey looks unhappy but there seems to be little she can do but comply.
The Beautiful People’s music hits and out come Tara and Madison on the motorbike, Lacey trailing behind. Without waiting for either of the two, Lacey bounces into the ring, which causes Madison to look slightly irritated. She shrugs it off and whilst Tara climbs into the ring, Madison climbs up onto the apron. Tara nudges Lacey out of the way so she can perch on the bottom rope and lean over, giving Madison’s ass a smack. Which is followed by a quick kiss. Tara goes to give Lacey a kiss as well but the blonde wants a handshake instead. I admit, I laughed! Taylor’s music hits and out come Taylor and Ayako, the latter of which has her belt hung around her neck. After posing on one knee, Hamada takes Taylor’s hand, spins her and gives her a smack on the behind! Cheeky Ayako! The two make their way to the ring and after posing for a moment or two, the match gets underway with Taylor and Lacey starting it off.
Those who are looking forward to seeing Lacey Von Erich or the new Knockouts Tag Team Champions, Taylor Wilde and Hamada may have to hang on a while longer. Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net reports that the trio weren’t brought in for yesterday’s taping and have not been spotted at today’s taping either. To be honest, … Read more