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
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: Asuka Asuka retained … 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
The rivalry between Mickie James and Becky Lynch is just getting started and tonight, it’s about to reach new heights. WWE announced that both women will face off tonight in a 2 out of 3 falls match. TOMORROW NIGHT on #SDLive, @BeckyLynchWWE and @MickieJames will look to settle their score in a #2OutOf3Falls Match! But … 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
Former SmackDown Women’s Champion Becky Lynch recently spoke with the Between 2 Bells podcast to discuss her thoughts on WWE’s brand split, the unspoken competition between the Raw and SmackDown Women’s Division and what she loves the most of being part of WWE’s blue brand. Highlights and transcript (courtesy of Between 2 Bells) of the … 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. * AJ Brooks has opened an official Instagram account. (Instagram) * Ring of Honor announces their … 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
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, the first of three women matches kicked off the show with a showdown between Mickie James and Becky Lynch. Both women began the match with a tie-up that spilled to the outside with neither women willing to let go until the referee’s count nearly reached to ten "A #FlyingFIREarm by @BeckyLynchWWE, … Read more
Tonight at Elimination Chamber, Becky Lynch gets her chance to settle her rivalry with Mickie James. Will the Lass Kicker overcome the reinvented Mickie James? The Diva Dirt team weighs in: Abir: Mickie needs this momentum to make her seem like a threat. A lot of fans seem to not remember her very much, and … 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: Angelina Love … 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
WWE broke the news earlier today that yet another women’s match will be added to this Sunday’s card. After a couple of weeks of their feud, Becky Lynch and Mickie James will settle their rivalry this Sunday at Elimination Chamber in a singles contest! Though James returned at NXT TakeOver: Toronto in a losing effort against Asuka, she … 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
Tonight on the Royal Rumble Kickoff, the women of SmackDown will square off in tag team action. Which team will claim bragging rights? The Diva Dirt team weighs in: Abir: With a returning Mickie James and the Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss on the team, I doubt the heel team will lose. The match will be … 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. * Sarah Stock has been promoted to producer for WWE’s main roster programs. (Twitter) * Paige … Read more
As advertised on this week’s edition of SmackDown Live, a six woman tag match will take place this Sunday. The contest will feature the likes of Nikki Bella, Becky Lynch and Naomi taking on Natalya, SmackDown Women’s champion Alexa Bliss and Mickie James. In an article hyping up the match on WWE.com, the match is … Read more
After last week’s shocker of a main event, the SmackDown Live women’s division was shaken to new heights. So, with the question of “why?!” on everyone’s minds, let’s take a look at the answer to that, and more… Towards the beginning of the show, Mickie James heads out to discuss her actions from last week … Read more
A third women’s match has been added to Sunday’s Royal Rumble event! On top of the kick-off match between Sasha Banks and Nia Jax and the Raw Women’s Title match between Charlotte Flair and Bayley, SmackDown has now added a six-women’s tag match featuring the team of Becky Lynch, Naomi and Nikki Bella taking on … Read more
What. A. Show! The intensity and progression of these feuds are brilliant. The women of SmackDown are proving each week that they are the ones to watch, and it all started with a confrontation between two bitter rivals… The women start off the show when Nikki Bella calls out Natalya, attempting to end the feud tonight. … Read more
Tonight on the main event of SmackDown Live, Alexa Bliss retained the SmackDown Women’s title against Becky Lynch in a steel cage match. Alexa literally tried to look for an early escape by heading to the cage’s door at the sound of the bell but Becky kept her at bay, leading to a trade of back … Read more
As it was announced on last week’s SmackDown Live! show, Alexa Bliss will defend her SmackDown Women’s Title against Becky Lynch in a Steel Cage match! In addition to this big women’s title rematch between the feuding Superstars, PWInsider (via CageSide Seats) reports that Mickie James will make her official full time return to WWE … Read more