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Your Two Cents: Diva DVDs

“Your Two Cents” is our 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: The WWE may be considering a new Diva-related DVD, so we want to know: if you could choose the next Diva DVD, what would it be … Read more

In Video: The “First Lady Edition” of the Prodigy Service Announcement

Maria Kanellis is featured in the newest episode of one of boyfriend Mike Bennett’s Prodigy Service Announcement videos – episode 10: “The First Lady Edition”. In it, she talks about the Ring of Honor fans, her reason for being in the company and her mixed tag match tonight where she’ll team up with Bennett against … Read more

Beautiful People Reunite Against Familiar Face and ROH First Lady

The reunited Beautiful People, Angelina Love and Velvet Sky, will face a very familiar name indeed in one of their first matches on the independent scene following their respective TNA departures: the very woman who broke up the last Beautiful People reunion in 2010 — Winter. As reported earlier this week, Angelina and Velvet are … Read more

Maria Kanellis Regains FWE Womens Championship

Maria Kanellis has regained the FWE Women’s Championship after defeating TNA Knockout, Winter, last night during Family Wrestling Entertainment’s event, titled “FWE: X” held in Long Island, New York. The finish did not come without some controversy, though, as Maria’s boyfriend, Mike Bennett began to destroy various referees for not counting quickly enough during Kanellis’ … Read more

Jillian Hall vs Jessicka Havok Announced for Crossfire Event

  Former WWE Diva, Jillian Hall will be stepping into the ring with rising independent star, Jessicka Havok, for the upcoming August 4th Crossfire live event at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds in Nashville, TN. Crossfire is a promotion based out of the Tennessee area, which female wrestling fans might know about if they’ve tuned in … Read more

Maria Kanellis Stepping Into Ring for ROH, Facing Sara Del Rey in Mixed Tag Match

The females will finally be stepping into the squared circle for Ring of Honor, as the Queen of Wrestling Sara Del Rey and the First Lady of ROH Maria Kanellis face off in a mixed tag team match on the company’s next iPPV, Boiling Point. Ring of Honor revealed on their website earlier today that … Read more

Maria Kanellis Says She Turned Down TNA, Praises Tara

Ring of Honor First Lady Maria Kanellis has revealed that she turned down an opportunity to work for TNA. The former WWE Diva, who can be seen with real-life boyfriend Mike Bennett on ROH television, tells WrestlingInc.com: “They have approached me, but I love my spot at Ring of Honor. I can’t imagine leaving.” Kanellis … Read more

Maria Kanellis Comments on Multitude of Divas Leaving WWE, WWE Holding Back Divas

Former WWE Diva and current Ring of Honor star Maria Kanellis has commented on the large number of WWE Divas who have chosen to leave the company and pursue other passions. In recent years, we’ve seen a growing number of women opt to walk away from the company including Michelle McCool, Gail Kim, the Bella … Read more

In Video: Former Divas Galore (and One Former Knockout) on Raw After Show

Several former WWE Divas — and one former TNA Knockout — came together last night for AfterBuzz TV’s Raw After Show. Maria Kanellis, Jillian Hall, Ashley Massaro and Melina broke down this week’s episode of Raw which featured the WWE return of Wendi Richter and Cyndi Lauper. Joining the gang was former TNA star, Becky … Read more

In Video: Maria Kanellis & Winter Involved in Cool Female Fighting Game

ROH star Maria Kanellis and TNA Knockout Winter are featured in a cool new sizzle reel for an upcoming online game featuring female fighters. Fantasy Women Battles is described as a “high-concept website/game involving beautiful fantasy women, each wielding a unique set of weaponry and each with outstanding fighting skills. The women are pitted against … Read more

Your Two Cents: Most Beautiful Women in Wrestling

“Your Two Cents” is our 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: Beyonce was recently crowned the “World’s Most Beautiful Woman” by People Magazine, so we want to know: who do think is the most beautiful woman in … 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

Your Two Cents: Bringing Back Former Divas

“Your Two Cents” is our 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: With Brock Lesnar’s shocking return, we want to know: which former Diva would you bring back to the WWE, and how would you book her return? … Read more

WrestleMania 28 Playlist: Beth Phoenix’s Last WrestleMania Moment

As we get ready for Sunday’s WrestleMania 28 pay per view, we’re putting together a playlist of videos featuring the women involved. While WrestleMania 28 will be the first big match at the ‘Grandest Stage of Them All’ for Eve and Kelly Kelly, one participant in this match has basked under the spotlights of WrestleMania … Read more

Maria Kanellis Loses FWE Women’s Championship, TNA Star Crowned New Champion

As we reported last month, former WWE star Maria Kanellis won her first championship in wrestling on her 30th birthday at FWE in New York. Last night, however, in her first title defense, Kanellis lost the belt — but not to her advertised opponent, TNA star Rosita. Instead, Rosita’s fellow TNA Knockout Winter (who Kanellis … Read more

News in Brief: Marcela Regains CMLL World Women’s Title, Kana Wins DDT Iron Man Title, Matches Added to AIW Girls Night Out 6 & More

Diva Dirt is back with another fix of news, notes and tidbits in the world of women’s wrestling. Check it out below: Marcela regained the CMLL World Women’s Championship from Ayumi Kurihara on March 9 in Mexico City. The match was fought under two out of three falls rules, with Ayumi taking the duke in … Read more

Maria Kanellis’ First FWE Women’s Title Defense Will Be Against…

Former WWE Diva and current ROH star Maria Kanellis will put her newly won FWE Women’s Title on the line for the first time later this month. Maria won her first ever championship in professional wrestling on February 25th – her 30th birthday – after competing in a one-night tournament that also featured Tara, Brooke … Read more

News in Brief: Mia Yim Added to SHIMMER Tapings, Melanie Cruise Defends Title, Winner of Manami Toyota Tag Partner Tournament & More

Diva Dirt is back with another fix of news, notes and tidbits in the world of women’s wrestling. Check it out below: Independent star Mia Yim is the most recent name announced for the March 17 and 18 SHIMMER tapings for volumes 45-48. SHIMMER says of Yim, “One of the top rising stars in women’s … Read more

In Video: Footage of Maria Kanellis’ Title Win

In an update to the earlier post, a fan in attendance at last night’s FWE show in New York posted some footage of Maria Kanellis winning her first ever championship in wrestling last night, the night of her 30th birthday. Maria beat TNA Knockout Winter in the finals of a four-woman tournament to crown the … Read more

Maria Kanellis Wins First Wrestling Championship

Former WWE Diva turned ROH star Maria Kanellis returned to the ring last night on her 30th birthday — and scored her first championship in wrestling. The Story Behind Maria Kanellis’ Wrestling Return: “I Don’t Want to be a Diva” Maria returned to the ring for the first time in two years and took part … Read more

The Story Behind Maria Kanellis’ Wrestling Return: “I Don’t Want to be a Diva”

Former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis’ long wrestling hiatus is over. Now part of Ring of Honor and with her in-ring return imminent, Diva Dirt chronicles the story of Maria’s return. Tomorrow night, former WWE Diva turned Ring of Honor’s First Lady Maria Kanellis will return to the ring against Impact Wrestling star, Tara. The match … Read more

Exclusive: Maria Kanellis Talks About Her Return to the Ring, Joining Ring of Honor, Recent WWE Backstage Visit & More

When Maria Kanellis was released by WWE two years ago this week, many fans expected that like other Divas who came into the business through the WWE Diva Search, she’d disappear from wrestling all together. However, since her release, Kanellis has floated around the business doing everything ranging from conventions, to shoot interviews, to hosting … Read more

News in Brief: Former Knockout Gets Married, Former Diva Slams Natalya Gimmick, Stacy Keibler at NY Fashion Week & More

Diva Dirt is back with another fix of news, notes and tidbits in the world of women’s wrestling. Check it out below: Congratulations go out to former TNA Knockouts Champion and Knockouts Tag Team Champion, Taylor Wilde, who got married yesterday. TNA Knockout Angelina Love sent out a tweet congratulating Wilde on her special day: … Read more

News in Brief: Three Names Added to SHIMMER, Manami Toyota News, Courtney Rush Headed 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: The “Regeneration X” duo of Allison Danger and Leva Bates have been added to next month’s SHIMMER tapings. So far, they’re the third tag team to be added to the list of talent … Read more