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. * Pre-orders for new “Team Allie” T-shirts are available up on ShopImpact.com. (ShopImpact.com) * ProWrestling.com examines some of the missteps in Bayley‘s booking … Read more
Your Two Cents is our interactive feature where we ask for the opinions of our Twitter, Instagram and Facebook followers. This week, we’re asking this: Now that the trio of Natalya, Carmella & Tamina have attacked Charlotte, what do you think they’ll do next? We’ve read your responses on our social media pages and picked some of the … Read more
The first Women’s title defense since the Shakeup – and things are pretty intense! Every woman is out for that crown, regardless of their different approaches. Some fall flat on their face, some stay in their place, and others team up to get some shine. No matter how each woman gets noticed tonight, they all … Read more
SmackDown Superstar Becky Lynch recently sat down with Mirror Online to discuss WrestleMania 33, the Superstar Shakeup and the possibility of feuding with her dear friend Charlotte Flair. Highlights of the interview below. Thoughts on WrestleMania 33 event: “Oh it was amazing, it was great to be back in Orlando, which is kind of where … 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. * Taya recaptures the Reina de Reinas Championship in a brutal no DQ match against Ayako Hamada. (Lucha Libre AAA) * MGM Television, … Read more
The Shakeup has taken place, and now it’s time for it to take its place. With Tamina Snuka and the “biggest acquisition” of the Shakeup, Charlotte Flair, now ready to make their first moves, this episode in an intriguing one. And one that seems to set the pace pretty well… At the top of the … Read more
Your Two Cents is our interactive feature where we ask for the opinions of our Twitter, Instagram and Facebook followers. This week, we’re asking this: Which WWE brand’s Women’s division are you looking most forward to after the Superstar Shake-Up? We’ve read your responses on our social media pages and picked some of the best … Read more
The Superstar Shakeup came and left its impact. With two (and a half?) new wrestlers on SmackDown Live, the division already feels so different. And although we don’t see an awful lot of action, we do have quite a bit to discuss. SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon comes out during the show to address the new state of … Read more
Last night Alexa Bliss, Mickie James, and Maryse joined the Raw roster. Tonight will cap off the “Superstar Shakeup” event, further changing the SmackDown roster as we know it. What We Know So Far Last night Nia Jax took down the queen herself in a blow off match. Could Charlotte Flair throw her crown into the … Read more
Below are results for night ONE of the Superstar Shakeup. Click HERE for full results from BOTH nights. Last Monday on the RAW after Mania episode of Monday Night RAW, we witnessed WWE Chairman Vince McMahon make a groundbreaking announcement. The Chairman stated that during this week’s editions of both Monday Night RAW and tomorrow’s SmackDown Live, a … Read more
Your Two Cents is our interactive feature where we ask for the opinions of our Twitter, Instagram and Facebook followers. This week, we’re asking this: What would you like to see happen during next week’s WWE Superstar Shake-Up? We’ve read your responses on our social media pages and picked some of the best submissions to … Read more
This week we celebrate the anniversary of the reinstated WWE Women’s Championships! It was one year ago on April 3, 2016 that Lita made the announcement and reveal that the Divas Title and moniker would be retired and a new Women’s Championship with a new linage would be reborn. Since then WWE would also reinstate … Read more
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
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
Tonight at WrestleMania 33, Bayley defends her Women’s Title in a Fatal 4 Way Elimination match against Charlotte Flair, Nia Jax and Sasha Banks. Which Superstar will be the last one standing and leave WrestleMania as champion? The Diva Dirt team weighs in: Abir: This match is an Elimination one for a reason. And that’s … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
Your Two Cents is our interactive feature where we ask for the opinions of our Twitter, Instagram and Facebook followers. This week, we’re asking this: What is your favorite female WrestleMania gear of all time? We’ve read your responses on our social media pages and picked some of the best submissions to highlight here on … 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
Lillian Garcia and Becky Lynch get very deep and personal in Lilian’s latest “Making Their Way to the Ring” interview. In a video for the new podcast episode, the two talk at length about a variety of topics, including Becky’s upbringing in Dublin, Ireland, her pre-WWE career as a flight attendant, training under the tutelage of … Read more
In an interview with Gorilla Position podcast, SmackDown Superstar Becky Lynch discussed her thoughts on the current WWE Women’s division, the rise in their popularity and witnessing Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks’ Hell in a Cell main event match. Highlights of the interview below. On the current era of WWE’s Women’s Division: “I don’t think there’s … 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