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PWWA News: Evie Wins Interim Title Tournament, New Talent Announced for October Show & More

Adding to her collection of gold is none other than Evie! The New Zealand-born wrestler – whom only one week ago won her home promotion’s (IPWNZ) first-ever Women’s Championship – topped “Everybody’s Favourite Girlfriend” Jessie McKay on August 25 at the Casula Powerhouse, in the tournament finals to crown an interim PWWA Champion. The finish … Read more

Former FCW Diva Involved in Car Accident

Former WWE developmental talent Irena Janjic, who competed as Leah West in FCW before being released, was involved in a car accident in her native Australia last night. Janjic, who now competes as Alex Lee, was in a car with other wrestlers traveling to a show in New South Wales. NHB Girls reports that wet … Read more

News in Brief: PWWA Tournament Updates, Davina Rose to Debut for ECCW, Mia Yim and Kimber Lee Head to Japan & More

Diva Dirt is back with another fix of news, notes and tidbits in the world of women’s wrestling. Check it out below: In the tournament to crown a new Interim PWWA Champion in Madison Eagles’ absence, two competitors have advanced after having their first round matches April 21 at the Woy Woy Leagues Club. Kellie … Read more

News in Brief: All Competitors Announced for PWWA Tournament, Taya Valkyrie Works in Mexico, Jennifer Blake Returns to Canada & More

Diva Dirt is back with another fix of news, notes and tidbits in the world of women’s wrestling. Check it out below: All eight competitors have been announced for PWWA’s tournament to crown an Interim Champion in Madison Eagles’ absence due to knee injury. They are as follows: Evie, Jessie McKay, Kellie Skater, Shazza McKenzie, … Read more

Update on Former WWE Developmental Talent

In a move that seems to confirm her apparent WWE release last year, Irena Janjic returned to the ring in her native Australia on March 3rd. She wrestled for Impact Pro Wrestling Australia – the promotion where she started her original training, before heading overseas for Lance Storm’s Storm Wrestling Academy – in a match … Read more

FCW Watch (December 25th, 2011): Raquel Diaz Shines on the Microphone, While Ivelisse & Caylee Turner Face Kaitlyn & Cameron Lynn

Welcome to your official Christmas Day edition of the FCW Watch!~ We’ve seen Divas action for the past two weeks, and thankfully, we’re going to be seeing it a lot more in the coming month with some matches taped for every episode. On tonight’s program, NXT Season 3 winner, Kaitlyn, teams up with the spunky … Read more

Irena Janjic Removed from FCW Roster

The profile for Leah West (Irena Janjic) has been removed from the FCW roster page, which usually indicates a release. However, recently departed Eden Stiles’ profile still remains online, so one has to be curious if this was simply a mistake. Janjic was signed to a WWE deal earlier this year after training under Lance … Read more

Your Two Cents: Giving Thanks

“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: This year, what in women’s wrestling–could be a person, moment, company, anything–are you most thankful for? We’ve read your responses on our social media pages … Read more

In Video: Footage from FCW Live Event Featuring Ivelisse’s Second WWE Match

As well as Bobby’s live report which we published yesterday, another fan has uploaded footage from Friday’s FCW live event to YouTube. The show featured newcomer and former Tough Enough contestant Ivelisse Velez in only her second appearance for WWE. Check it out below:

FCW Live Event Notes & Pictures from November 11th: Ivelisse Joins WWE

Hi everybody, and welcome to an impromptu, non-redux/watch/recap/write-up segment featuring yours truly. Alright, this isn’t really about me at all, but it’s cool to feel important. Nevertheless, this weekend I attended another live show for FCW, which featured some top notch matches, entertaining segments, and wedding crashers… but that’s all for another day. The Divas … Read more

FCW Watch (October 17th, 2011): Audrey Marie vs Leah West

Come one, come all to another FCW Watch!~ Today, I come bearing a plethora of gifts, as we continue to witness the development of Aksana‘s devious ways, alongside Audrey Marie defending her Divas Championship against Leah West (Irena Janjic), AND Naomi, as well as Cameron Lynn (Ariane Andrew) and Byron Saxton take to the microphone … Read more

FCW Watch (October 9th, 2011): Naomi (w/ Cameron Lynn) vs. Leah West

Welcome to another one of our thrilling FCW Watches, featuring the ladies of the developmental system in all their sometimes creepy, sometimes amusing glory. The reason I say this is because tonight we have two things to discuss. The first being the arena debut of Raquel Diaz‘s new stable, The Ascension…with the second being a … Read more

Christina Crawford Returns to FCW, Irena Janjic Debuts

It looks like Christina Crawford has been re-signed by WWE. She and newcomer, Irena Janjic, debuted at an FCW house show last night. Christina recently appeared on WWE Tough Enough after being released from her previous developmental contract to take part in the show. She was the last female contestant standing on the show. Exclusive: … Read more

In Video: Episodes 1 & 2 of ‘World of Hurt’ Starring Recent WWE Signings Tenille & Irena Janjic

The first two episodes of Lance Storm’s World of Hurt have found their way onto YouTube. The Canadian series airs every Sunday on The Cave and follows Lance Storm’s advanced training class at Storm Wrestling Academy.

The show features Tenille and Irena Janjic who have since signed with WWE.

Watch the episodes below:

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In Video: Trailer for Lance Storm’s ‘World of Hurt’ TV Series featuring WWE Signees Tenille & Irena Janjic

Here is the trailer for ‘World of Hurt’ a documentary TV series which will air in Canada, following Lance Storm’s advanced training class at Storm Wrestling Academy. The show will feature SHIMMER star, Tenille and Irena Janjic, both of whom have gone onto sign with WWE. The show was filmed before they were signed. World … Read more

More Details on New WWE Signing Irena Janjic

Diva Dirt has more details on new WWE signing, Irena Janjic. I’m told that Janjic was born in Bosnia but raised in Australia. She can speak three languages and has two degrees including Law. As well as training under Lance Storm, she has competed for Prairie Wrestling Alliance in Canada along with Tenille. PWA’s alumni … Read more

Exclusive: Another New WWE Signing

As well as Tenille, whose signing we broke earlier today, Diva Dirt has confirmed that another female wrestler — also trained by Lance Storm — has been signed by WWE.

The latest signee’s name is Irena Janjic and according to the Storm Wrestling Academy website, she is from Bosnia.

I’m told she is a little greener in the ring compared to Tenille.

She too will feature in the ‘World of Hurt’ documentary series that will air in Canada from May, along with Tenille. The show, which was filmed prior to both ladies signing with WWE, follows Storm’s advance training class at SWA.

According to Lance Storm’s official website, Irena was signed before Tenille, who won her contract by impressing at an FCW tryout camp this past week.

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