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Possible Women’s Rumble Shockers

As we bring in the new year, the pro-wrestling world is surrounded with talk about the ‘Women’s Revolution’ in WWE reaching another step by holding its first ever Women’s Royal Rumble! We finally got confirmation that 30 women will be taking part in the Rumble, leaving our minds to start all the fantasy booking of … Read more

MYC star makes NXT debut

During the December 27th, 2017 edition of NXT, a huge Mae Young Classic star made her debut on the developmental programme. After Ember Moon successfully retained her NXT Women’s championship from Sonya Deville, the winner of the Mae Young Classic, Kairi Sane, came out with a new theme, pointing at the champ. However, before Sane … Read more

WWE Network to release “2017 Match of the Year” Collection

? The WWE will air their list of “2017 Match of Year” Collection on the WWE Network this Monday (Dec 4th). The content listing for the Collection (courtesy of PWInsider), features five Women’s Matches: No Stopping Now! RAW (2/13/2017) – The girlhood dream of Bayley is poised to come true when she challenges Charlotte Flair … Read more

New NXT Women’s Champion crowned

Tonight a new era is beginning in the NXT Women’s Division as Ember Moon defeated both Peyton Royce and Nikki Cross using a double Eclipse during a Fatal-4-Way for the NXT Women’s title. The match started off hot and heavy with Peyton on the offense as Kairi Sane and Ember tried to clear house. The … Read more

The 2017 PWI Female 50

The annual PWI Female 50 list has been revealed, and 2017 sees Asuka as the woman to outdo the rest! After completing her run in NXT undefeated, whilst holding the title longer than any championship holder in WWE history, her win doesn’t come as a surprise. And after making her WWE main roster debut at … Read more

NXT Redux (October 25th, 2017): And then there were four

Welcome all to the Women of Honor- no wait, the Impact Write- no no, hang on… NXT REDUX?!?! Goodness me, I really am a jack of all trades! So first off, apologies from the Diva-Dirt team for not posting a Redux for last week’s episode. They were busy with things and they didn’t have the … Read more

Fatal 4-Way for the NXT Women’s Title set for NXT: TakeOver

At NXT TakeOver: War Games Ember Moon, Kairi Sane, Nikki Cross and Peyton Royce will compete in a Fatal 4-Way Match for the vacated NXT Women’s Championship. Asuka relinquished the NXT Women’s Title over the summer after a historic reign that lasted over 500 days and graduating to the main roster, joining WWE’s Raw brand. … Read more

NXT Redux (October 4th, 2017): Bon Voyage

Hola NXT fans and welcome to this week’s (delayed, sorry!) NXT Redux! This week, we are treated to not one but TWO matches from the NXT Women’s division. Lucky us! The ongoing saga between Ruby Riot and the Iconic Duo continues as Billie Kay and Peyton Royce have challenged Riot to a rematch from a … Read more

Kairi Sane to compete in a multi-woman match for the NXT Women’s Title?

After The Pirate Princess was crowned the inaugural Mae Young Classic winner, Triple H revealed that she’ll be participating in an upcoming match at NXT TakeOver: Houston. Now sources are saying Kairi Sane will compete in a multi-woman match for the belt at the event. According to ProWrestling Sheet, Senior Producer James McKenna reported before … Read more

Kairi Sane to challenge for NXT Women’s Championship at NXT TakeOver: Houston

After winning the inaugural Mae Young Classic, WWE have announced that Kairi Sane will compete for the NXT Women’s Championship at NXT TakeOver: Houston. Watch the announcement and Kairi’s reaction to the news below: As seen on last week’s episode of NXT, Asuka relinquished the NXT Women’s Championship after a historic reign that last over … Read more

Kairi Sane wins the inaugural Mae Young Classic

Tonight, WWE concluded their historic Mae Young Classic tournament. The tournament that started off with 32 competitors representing 13 different countries turned to two in finalists in Shayna Baszler and Kairi Sane. In the end, it was Kairi Sane who would be crowned the inaugural Champion of the Mae Young Classic. It's all about WINNING … Read more

Mae Young Classic Finale Predictions: Shayna Baszler vs. Kairi Sane

Tonight on the WWE Network, Shayna Baszler faces Kairi Sane in the Mae Young Classic Finale. Which woman will be crowned the inaugural winner of the Mae Young Classic? The Diva Dirt teams weighs in: Abir: With the inevitable Horsewomen vs Horsewomen feud coming along, the MMA women need to have some credibility to this … Read more

The Mae Young Classic reportedly a big hit on the WWE Network

The Mae Young Classic is reportedly a big hit on the WWE Network. According to Dave Meltzer in the latest edition of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the eight episodes of the tournament were the eight most watched episodes of the week, despite the fact that four of the episodes were released last week. Below are … Read more

Mae Young Classic Review: Episode 4

12 matches down and 4 matches left for our remaining 8 women to advance to the next round of the Mae Young Classic. We’ve seen some great matches come our way in this first round, but things certainly aren’t over yet. With one chance to make a good impression, these ladies are hungrier than ever … Read more

Week ending August 13th, 2017

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. * NXT Superstar Liv Morgan worked a SmackDown live event in Tampa, Florida, as she teamed up with SmackDown Women’s Champion Naomi and Becky … Read more

Week ending July 16th, 2017

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. * Triple H takes a moment to honor WWE’s Performance Center assistant head coach Sara Amato during the Mae Young Classic. (Twitter, Instagram) … Read more

WWE officially announces all 32 competitors to Mae Young Classic

Tonight via Facebook Live, WWE have officially announced the names of all 32 competitors to the Mae Young Classic: Representing Japan: Kairi Sane Representing United States of America: Tessa Blanchard Representing United States of America: Abbey Laith Representing Brazil: Taynara Conti Representing Germany: Jazzy Gabert Representing India: Kavita Devi Representing Australia: Toni Storm Representing Mexico: … Read more

Mae Young Classic: Scouting Report and Analysis – Abbey Laith, Kairi Sane

Abbey Laith 5’3”, 125, Seattle 2016 PWI Female 50 Ranking: 17 Previous wrestling identity: Kimber Lee Bio: A former dancer, Laith was trained by Drew Gulak at the Combat Zone Wrestling Academy. She competed in CZW and WSU, frequently wrestling against male opponents, earning respect from fans – and her fellow wrestlers – for her … Read more