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Impact Write-Up (December 20th, 2012): It’s Championship Thursday for the Knockouts, but Who Gets the Shot?

Hello everybody, and welcome to this week’s edition of the Impact Write-Up! Let me start off by saying that I apologize in advance if this one isn’t to the newfound standard I’ve tried to set for myself when it comes to the recaps, but I got pulled away this morning and unfortunately I’ve had to … Read more

Writers’ Choice Awards 2012: Most Improved Wrestler – Brooke Tessmacher

Diva Dirt presents its second annual Writers’ Choice Awards, the awards that celebrate the year in women’s wrestling, as decided by the editors and contributors of Diva Dirt. The Diva Dirt team has watched hundreds of episode of wrestling television this year, as well as hundreds of live events on DVD, additionally, we’ve followed a … Read more

Impact Write-Up (November 15th, 2012): Five Former Champions Enter, One Emerges the Next Challenger to Tara’s Title

Hello everyone, and welcome to, of course, this week’ss Impact Write-Up. This week, we’ve got a battle royal to determine the number one contender, which I guess means all of ODB’s wins lately, including pinning Tara, haven’t been enough to make her that next challenger. That’s okay, though, because this means we get to see … Read more

Recap: Tara and Brooke Tessmacher on MTV’s MADE

On the latest episode of MTV’s MADE, TNA Knockouts Champion Tara attempted to make an aspiring female wrestler into a Knockout. Did she succeed? Read our recap below to find out: * DeAnna Washington, unemployed and living with her parents in Washington, wants to be a professional wrestler. She says she always had a desire … Read more

Tara’s “MADE” Episode Rescheduled, Tessmacher to Appear Also

TNA Knockouts Tara and Brooke Tessmacher are set to appear on MTV’s “MADE” this weekend. The episode, originally scheduled to air October 17th, will see teenager Deanna Washington hope to realize her dream of becoming a professional wrestler. The now defunct TNT will guide Deanna to success with the help of their fellow Impact Wrestling … Read more

Trick or Treat! Going Halloween Costume Shopping: Part 3

Happy Halloween! We’re continuing our yearly tradition of dreaming up Halloween costumes for the year’s most notable Divas and Knockouts. We’ll be mixing Knockouts and Divas together in three posts leading up to the big day. But before you see this year’s picks, be sure to catch up on the past 4 years of this … Read more

Impact Write-Up (October 25th, 2012): Tara Makes Her First Title Defense, as ODB Prepares for Open Fight Night

Hola one and all, and welcome to this week’s Impact Write-Up. It’s Championship Thursday, and thus Brooke Tessmacher is cashing in her rematch against the woman who beat her for the gold in Tara. Which Knockout will come out on top? And just what does ODB’s victory over Tara last week do for her standing? … Read more

Impact Write-Up (October 18th, 2012): Tara Faces ODB as One of Their Men No Shows and the Other is No Help

Hello everyone, and welcome to this week’s Impact Write-Up. It’s been a pretty big week for the Knockouts over the past seven days, as we crowned a new Knockouts Champion at Bound for Glory in Tara, and not only that, but she revealed to the world that her much talked about Hollywood boyfriend is none … Read more

Tara vs Tessmacher Rematch Set for Next Week

New Knockouts Champion Tara will make her first title defense next week in a rematch against Brooke Tessmacher. The match was announced on tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling for the following week, which will be the monthly “Championship Thursday” edition of Impact. Brooke appeared following the conclusion of Tara’s match against ODB on Impact tonight, … Read more

2012 PWI Female 50 Revealed

Pro Wrestling Illustrated has today announced its top 50 female wrestlers for 2012 in the annual PWI Female 50. As revealed earlier this week, TNA star Gail Kim took the top spot. Former Divas Champion, Beth Phoenix comes in at #2 this year, followed by independent stars Cheerleader Melissa, Sara Del Rey and WSU World … Read more

Bound for Glory in Review: Tara Reigns Supreme with Both the Gold and the Love

Hello guys and gals clicking to read some good old fashioned Bound for Glory recapping. Last night brought forth TNA’s biggest show of the year, and also the culmination to one of the more personal Knockout rivalries we’ve seen in quite some time. Tara challenged her trainee… her former BFF, Miss Tessmacher for the Knockouts … Read more

Exclusive: Tara on Facing Tessmacher at Bound for Glory, Hollywood Boyfriend and Much More

Veteran TNA Knockout Tara, real name Lisa Marie Varon, has the opportunity to go for her fifth Knockouts Championship this Sunday night at Bound for Glory on pay per view, but this isn’t just any old title match; Tara faces her former friend and tag team partner, Brooke Tessmacher, the reigning champion as their heated … Read more

Impact Write-Up (October 11th, 2012): Before Student is Ready for Teacher, She Must Face Off Against a Past Foe

Greetings everybody out there in Impact fan world… at least I assume you are a fan of Impact Wrestling since you’re reading this. Tonight marks our final stop on the road to Bound for Glory, as Knockout Champion, Brooke Tessmacher faces off against Gail Kim in preparation for her impending bout against Tara at the … Read more

Impact Write-Up (October 4th, 2012): Tara Inches One Step Closer to Bound for Glory, Even Using Her Own Partner To Do So

Salutations all, and welcome to this week’s Impact Write-Up. In our continuing quest to Bound for Glory, we’ve been granted a tag team match this week… In fact, it’s the exact one I said I would have rather seen taken place last week! Knockouts Champion, Brooke Tessmacher teams up with ODB to take on Gail … Read more

Tara vs Tessmacher Set for Bound for Glory

The intense feud between former best friends Brooke Tessmacher and Tara will culminate at the biggest TNA event on the calendar, Bound for Glory, next month. Following a friendly Knockouts Title match earlier this month at No Surrender where Brooke, the student, finally beat her tag team partner and mentor in one-on-one action, fans saw … Read more

Impact Write-Up (September 20th, 2012): Tara Snaps, But Gives Us a Masterclass

TNA turned up the dial on the bubbling feud between Tara and Brooke Tessmacher last night on Impact Wrestling, giving us a fantastic segment that saw the veteran Knockout snap — and poor, unsuspecting ring announcer, Christy Hemme, was there to witness it first hand. The Knockouts continued to deliver the goods in a big … Read more

No Surrender in Review: Brooke Proves She Can Hang With the Best, But Tara May Not Be Finished

Hola everyone, and welcome to the review of TNA’s fun filled pay per view extravaganza, No Surrender! The event came to us last night from Orlando, Florida, and Knockout wise, saw Brooke Tessmacher defend her title against top contender, Tara, in a match that’s sure to leave us wondering “What Happens Next?!” Let’s delve right … Read more

TNA No Surrender Predictions: Brooke Tessmacher vs. Tara

Tonight at No Surrender, the “student” Brooke Tessmacher defends her Knockouts Title against her “teacher”, Tara. Who will come out on top? The Diva Dirt team weighs in… Bobby: So last month when Tessmacher lost the title to Madison Rayne, I made a promise that I would never ever predict the champion to retain anymore … Read more

Impact Write-Up (August 23rd, 2012): It’s Teacher vs. Student as Tara Faces Tessmacher on Open Fight Night

It’s another Friday, which means another thrilling edition of the Impact Write-Up comes your way. This week brought forth our monthly Open Fight Night, where anyone can call out anyone, and Gut Check challenges galore take place. This week, Brooke Tessmacher, our reigning and defending Knockouts Champion, calls out her mentor, Tara, in what is … Read more

Impact Write-Up (August 16th, 2012): Taryn Terrell Debuts, Brooke Hogan & Hot Potato Title Switches Make Their Return

Hello there, and if you’re reading this it must be Friday unless I’m in some parallel universe. Now that I see it is Friday, let me welcome you to this crazy little thing we call an Impact Write-Up. This week, my weekly pleads for storylines and character development has seemingly been heard by the Knockouts … Read more

Brooke Tessmacher Regains Knockouts Title

As quickly as she she won it, Madison Rayne has lost her coveted Knockouts Championship. Just four days after winning the belt under ominous circumstances (her “boyfriend” Earl Hebner served as referee), Madison lost the title back to Brooke Tessmacher in a rematch on tonight’s live episode of Impact Wrestling. RELATED: TNA Hardcore Justice: Madison … Read more