Tough Enough competitors Gabi Castrovinci and Giorgia Piscina have responded to allegations that “troubling” parts of their pasts have prevented them from being signed by the WWE. GiGi’s involvement in the story came as the result of a mix-up by Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer, who initially stated that she would have been signed by the … Read more
With the eighth episode Tough Enough in the books, it’s time for another Redux. This week, we bid goodbye to another female competitor. Yet again, the format of the show, with its voting method and arbitrary judging decisions, resulted in an undeserved elimination. Boo hiss. On the bright side, there’s only two weeks left! Yes, … Read more
Each week following Raw, Diva Dirt Weekly will take a look back at the week preceding it, hitting every noteworthy event along the way, from NXT to Impact Wrestling to Raw. Joining the audio will be Chris, Erin and our host Jake. We cover the following events: Tough Enough Episode 7: “Spinning a Yarn” (8/4/15) … Read more
This post contains spoilers for tonight’s episode of Tough Enough.
Tonight’s Tough Enough will see the final six competitors wrestle their very first matches. As announced by host Chris Jericho, the six will pair off for three singles matches: Amanda vs. Sara Lee, ZZ vs. Josh and Tanner vs. Giorgia: TONIGHT @WWEToughEnough Final 6 have their FIRST MATCH! @ToughZZ vs @ToughJoshua @ToughAmanda vs @ToughSara @ToughTanner vs @ToughGiorgia … Read more
With the seventh episode Tough Enough in the books, it’s time for another Redux. This week, Tough Enough somehow found a way to outdo itself, fuckery-wise. Each of the women found themselves on the chopping block at one point, and The Miz managed to put over his heel persona make people hate him even more … Read more
This post contains spoilers for tonight’s episode of Tough Enough.
Each week following Raw, Diva Dirt Weekly will take a look back at the week preceding it, hitting every noteworthy event along the way, from NXT to Impact Wrestling to Raw. Joining the audio will be Chris, Erin and our host Jake. We cover the following events: Tough Enough Episode 6: “Remember to Be the … Read more
With the sixth episode Tough Enough in the books, it’s time for another Redux. This week’s show had a shocking elimination and – perhaps even more shocking – saw one of the judges finally utilize their save. Let’s just say The Miz made a splashy first impression… The episode kicked off with reactions to Patrick‘s … Read more
Each week following Raw, Diva Dirt Weekly will take a look back at the week preceding it, hitting every noteworthy event along the way, from NXT to Impact Wrestling to Raw. Joining the audio will be Chris, Erin and our host Jake. We cover the following events: Tough Enough Episode 5: “Swallow Your Pride, It’s … Read more
With the fifth episode Tough Enough in the books, it’s time for another Redux. As is always the case with this season, the wrestling took a back seat to the drama~, even as the trainers and judges attempted to instill some humility into the hopefuls. We saw a potential dream-crushing injury, some world-class snitching and … Read more
Each week following Raw, Diva Dirt Weekly will take a look back at the week preceding it, hitting every noteworthy event along the way, from NXT to Impact Wrestling to Raw. Joining the audio will be Chris, Erin and our host Jake. We cover the following events: Tough Enough Episode 4: “One Man Show” (7/14/15) … Read more
With the fourth episode Tough Enough in the books, it’s time for another Redux. This week, the show finally focused on what I feel are essential part of a wrestler’s repertoire: mic work and wrestling. As always, there were arguments and near-fights, but I think we’re getting to a place where those best equipped to … Read more
You know when you wait, and wait, and wait for one of your dream scenarios to come to fruition and then it finally happens? That’s the situation what last night’s Raw gave us Diva fans. A major shake-up for the Divas division has what everyone has desperately been craving for what feels like an eternity … Read more
With the third episode Tough Enough in the books, it’s time for another Redux. This week brings us not one, but two departures from the women’s side of the competition, and they may surprise you. Unless, you know, you’re on Twitter or read this website… We open with the contestants mid-discussion at the Barracks. Sara … Read more
Each week following Raw, Diva Dirt Weekly will take a look back at the week preceding it, hitting every noteworthy event along the way, from NXT to Impact Wrestling to Raw. Joining the audio will be Chris, Erin and our host Jake. We cover the following events: Tough Enough Episode 2: “Swamp Stories” (6/30/15) NXT … Read more
With the second episode Tough Enough in the books, it’s time for another Redux. This week, the contestants take on their first wrestling-related challenge and (because this is a reality show) do plenty of arguing. Let’s dive in. The first competition saw the trainees head to a good old fashioned Florida swamp, where they were … Read more
Each week following Raw, Diva Dirt Weekly will take a look back at the week preceding it, hitting every noteworthy event along the way, from NXT to Impact Wrestling to Raw. Joining the audio will be Chris, Erin and our host Jake. We cover the following events: Tough Enough Episode 1, “Boot Camp or Bust” … Read more
Welcome to the first Tough Enough Redux of the new season! I’m still feeling out the format for these, so bear with me. My instinct says that these Reduxes will be much more useful if they break my impressions of each competitor individually rather than exhaustively recapping the entire show. But we’ll see how it … Read more
Each week following Raw, Diva Dirt Weekly will take a look back at the week preceding it, hitting every noteworthy event along the way, from NXT to Impact Wrestling to Raw. Joining the audio will be Chris, Erin and our host Jake. We cover the following events: NXT (6/17/15): Charlotte defeats Cassie. Carmella, Enzo Amore … Read more
Last night’s Tough Enough Competition Special on the WWE Network followed the judges, trainers and contestants as the field of 40 was narrowed down to the final 13. At the end of the special, judge Chris Jericho announced the final 13, joking with some and leaving others in suspense before giving them the good news. … Read more
After a three day mini-camp at the WWE Performance Center, the WWE has narrowed down the Tough Enough field to the final 13. These 13 will compete on the show when it premieres June 23rd on the USA Network. Competing to become the newest WWE Diva will be Amanda Saccomanno, Daria Berenato, Dianna Dahlgren, Gabi … Read more
Another ten competitors have been cut from Tough Enough on the second day of its mini-camp. The cuts were announced on Tough Enough‘s official website. Four women were among those cut: Gabi Castrovinci, LaRayia Gaston, Sada Bettencourt and Samantha Sage. This is in addition to Danielle Kamela, whose elimination was announced late last night on … Read more
The WWE has announced the first eliminations from the Tough Enough mini-camp as they continue to whittle down the field to the final 13. Among the eliminations are Ava Knight-Salicka, Krishany San Jorge and Carly Marshal, the latter leaving the competition after suffering a knee injury. The announcements were made live on Twitter: Champion Boxer … Read more
In the final stretch towards the return of Tough Enough, the WWE has revealed the top 40 contestants vying to become part of the final 13. All 40 have been invited to a mini-camp taking place tomorrow at the WWE Performance Center, during which the field will be narrowed down to the 13 that will … Read more