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SmackDown Redux (March 21st, 2014): Sister, Sister vs. the Odd Couple

Hola, Diva fans and welcome to this week’s SmackDown Redux! This week on the blue brand, we have a Total Divas extravaganza, Brie and Nikki Bella clash with the unlikely duo of Natalya and Summer Rae. Can the rookie and the veteran pull off the win, or will Twin Magic reign supreme? Check out the … Read more

Video: Brandi Rhodes Goes Behind the Scenes at NXT ArRIVAL

In her latest WWE.com video blog, Brandi Rhodes takes us behind the scenes at NXT ArRIVAL. The NXT ring announcer runs into Lana, who sings the praises of Alexander Rusev, as well as Paige, who doesn’t like being disturbed. We also see former Total Divas star JoJo express her excitement for the show. Watch Brandi’s … Read more

Raw Redux (March 3rd, 2014): Divas Hijack Raw

I know, you’re disappointed it’s not our darling Cryssi doing this week’s Redux. So sorry fans but I’ll be stepping in for the Diva of Diva Dirt this week to cover this week’s Diva filled RAW. Anyway, let’s get into it. Early on in the show a preview for guest host Aaron Paul‘s new movie … Read more

Bobby’s Corner: NXT Has Arrived! Thoughts on Each Diva in WWE Developmental

Well ladies and gents, it’s officially the big week for WWE’s future stars of tomorrow! NXT ArRIVAL, the developmental territory’s first big Pay-Per-View-like special, airs Thursday night and I for one, couldn’t be more thrilled! We’ve seen NXT through its lows (personally I wasn’t a fan of season one but that’s just me) and its … Read more

Videos: Four-Part Series Highlights WWE Performance Center

The WWE has released a series of four videos highlighting different aspects of the WWE Performance Center, showing NXT Divas in action as they weight train, perform in front of a green screen, test out high flying moves in a crash pad ring and more. Alexa Bliss, Dana Brooke, Veronica Lane, Devin Taylor, Carmella and … Read more

Raw Redux (February 10th, 2014): Cameron Steps Up

How lucky am I to be able to step in for Cryssi and cover last night’s Raw? It wasn’t solid gold by any means, but there were Divas galore. Oh, and some Hall of Fame announcement. I think I heard someone important was announced.. We start the show, as usual, with Stephanie McMahon who, along … Read more

Video: Lana Appears on This Week’s SmackDown

NXT Diva Lana made her first WWE television appearance on this week’s SmackDown, standing alongside Alexander Rusev in a video package teasing his arrival in the WWE. Lana speaks one line, saying simply, “Rusev hits, Rusev crush.” RELATED: Lana Manages SmackDown Dark Match Rusev made his WWE debut at Sunday’s Royal Rumble, but has yet … Read more

Lana Manages SmackDown Dark Match

Tonight, NXT Diva Lana made her first appearance at a main roster event, managing Alexander Rusev in an untelevised match prior to the SmackDown taping. According to PWMania.com, Rusev wrestled Tyson Kidd in a winning effort. Rusev made his WWE debut on Sunday night as surprise entrant in the Royal Rumble match. Lana was not … Read more

NXT Redux (January 22nd, 2013): Deja Vu, With Some Added Bayley and BFFs

What’s up Diva fans and welcome to this week’s NXT Redux. After a barren showing for the Divas last week, things are back to normal in the mustard colored land of mellow yellow as we get a Diva match, backstage segment and two returns this week! Let’s not waste anytime as this week’s Diva goodness … Read more

NXT Divas’ Profiles Added to WWE.com

New NXT Divas Devin Taylor and Lana have received WWE.com profiles, being added to the website’s official NXT roster earlier today. Devin’s bio doesn’t tell us much about her outside of her history as a broadcast journalist: Multifaceted and diversely talented, Devin Taylor is always looking for the inside scoop in the NXT Universe. A … Read more

NXT Redux (December 18th, 2013): Paige & Sasha Bash, Lana & Kofi Clash and Emma & Nattie Talk Trash

What’s up Diva fans and welcome to this week’s NXT Redux. It’s double duty day again here at Diva Dirt and as promised, I’m back! After Main Event’s awesome showing, NXT has also provided some excellent stocking fillers for everyone. In backstage segments, we get appearances from Emma, Natalya, Devin Taylor and Lana. In the … Read more

WWE.com Explores Lana’s Origins in Russia

WWE.com has published an in-character interview with Lana, NXT Diva and manager for rising star Alexander Rusev. The article fleshes out her character’s background, telling us more about her time before NXT. How she became Rusev’s manager: “My parents told me I needed to find a hobby. Because I wasn’t married and didn’t have children, … Read more

The Five to Watch 2013: Lana

Welcome to Diva Dirt’s Five to Watch 2013! This annual list compiles five rising talents in the world of women’s wrestling that we think have what it takes to be the next big thing. RELATED: Diva Dirt’s Five to Watch Class of 2012 From their in-ring abilities to their unique personalities, we aim to spotlight … Read more

NXT Redux (December 11th, 2013): Bayley Got a Friend But Couldn’t Get a Win

What’s up Diva fans and welcome to this week’s slightly (majorly, sorry! Been very busy!) belated NXT Redux. It’s all about Bayley this week, as she finds a tag team partner to take on Sasha Banks and Summer Rae of the BFFs. Charlotte is still keeping a low profile yet if Natalya has anything to … Read more

NXT Redux (November 20th, 2013): Alexa and Devin Debut, Lana is Successful and Bayley is Confused

On this week’s NXT, there wasn’t much to see as Divas action goes. Still, there were a few interesting developments. Let’s dig in. We start with Alexa Bliss, who is making her NXT debut as a ring announcer, introducing us to Colin Cassidy, who will be taking on Alexander Rusev. Lana is, of course, accompanying … Read more

NXT Redux (November 13th, 2013): Charlotte Shows Off Her Beautiful, Fierce Side

SURPRISE!!!! In this game of Survivor, sometimes you have to vote people you like off the island. That’s what I’ve done with Jack this week. I was so disappointed that I couldn’t cover Raw this week, that I decided to throw about the power that comes with being the Khaleesi of the Diva Dirt Island, … Read more

Perfect 10 for the Week Ending November 13th, 2013

For each week’s Perfect 10, the Diva Dirt team will compile a list of the top 10 women in wrestling. Placement is determined by performances and achievements from the past week. The list will be presented in video form by Diva Dirt’s Jake. This week’s Perfect 10 includes yesterday’s edition of WWE Main Event. Yesterday’s … Read more

NXT Redux (November 6th, 2013): A Whole Host of Tensions Brew and Lana Provides Something New

What’s up Diva fans and welcome to this week’s NXT Redux. It’s time for part two of your double dose of me today, or as I like to call it… ‘JACK THURSDAYS’! Ok, I really to come up with a more catchy title for that. Does the french for Thursday begin with J? I need … Read more

Picture(s) of the Day: Halloween Costumes Galore

Hopefully everyone had a safe and great Halloween, whether you went to a party, went trick or treating or stayed home eating a bunch of candy by yourself (can’t beat that, right?). Whatever the case may be, while you’re winding down from an exciting night, how about we take a look at some of the … Read more

NXT Redux (October 30th, 2013): Paige & Summer Use Some Tricks to Give Us a Treat

What’s up Diva fans and welcome to this week’s NXT Redux! First and foremost, Happy Halloween! To celebrate the spooky festivities of All Hallow’s Eve, in addition to participating in a Halloween Bar Crawl tonight (a.k.a getting merry with 1,500 others to Halloween themed music!), I will deliver you this week’s decent edition of NXT. … Read more

NXT Redux (October 23rd, 2013): Sasha Shows Emma Who’s Boss and Beauty Meets the Beast

What’s up Diva fans and welcome to the NXT Redux. This is your second part of your Thursday double dose of Divas and the second part of your double dose of Jack – hope you can handle this much of me! This week’s NXT saw one half of the BFFs: Beautiful Fierce Females, Sasha Banks … Read more

NXT Diva Debuts at Tonight’s Tapings

NXT Diva Lana has made her official debut, appearing on several episodes being taped from Full Sail tonight. Thanks to Diva Dirt contributor Jordan, we know that, over the course of several episodes, Lana scouted NXT Superstar Alexander Rusev, eventually becoming his manager. Lana also appears during Christian‘s Peep Show segment by the side of … Read more

NXT Divas Return and Debut at Tampa Live Event

Thursday night’s NXT live event in Tampa, Florida, was a big one for the Divas: two of them returned and one made her very first appearance for the company. According to Diva Dirt reader Jordan, Devin Taylor, who had been sidelined since suffering a dislocated knee in July, returned and shared ring announcing duties with … Read more

NXT Promo Class Leaked: Diva Characters Revealed

Yesterday, footage from NXT’s “Presentations Skills” class leaked, giving us a peek at characters NXT’s newest Divas are developing. Alexa Bliss, who previously debuted her Nidia-esque redneck character at an NXT live event, displayed the character in two promos: one that featured fellow developmental Diva Christina Vargas and another with Scott Dawson, who she managed … Read more