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Reactions to Lita’s Hall of Fame Announcement

Women all over the wrestling world have plenty to say about Lita‘s induction into the WWE Hall of Fame. Trish Stratus, fellow Hall of Famer and Lita’s biggest on-screen “frenemy”, commented on her own official website, saying in part, “Lita was someone who connected with our audiences right from her very first appearance in the … Read more

‘Independent Women’, Episode 11: “Maria Kanellis”

In the eleventh episode of Independent Women – titled “Maria Kanellis” – Cheerleader Melissa talks to former WWE Diva and First Lady of ROH Maria Kanellis about building an ROH women’s division, picking up acting gigs, preventing wardrobe malfunctions and more.

Check out Maria’s podcast Maria & Mike in Wonderland on iTunes.

Independent Women is Diva Dirt’s original web series that gives fans a peek behind the scenes at the lives of women’s wrestlers on the independent scene, from life on the road to the action backstage.

The star of the series is SHIMMER Champion and the woman atop the 2013 PWI Female 50, Cheerleader Melissa. She will personally film her experiences on the indy scene, from cutting promos to getting stitches to rubbing elbows with the biggest names in women’s wrestling.

The goal of this series will be to expand to get the perspectives of several women on the indy scene, with Melissa as our star. If you are a well-known indy wrestler interested in getting involved, please contact us!

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Royal Rumble Rewind: Michelle McCool vs. Mickie James (2010)

Ahead of tonight’s Royal Rumble, we’re taking a look back at memorable Diva moments from the history of the Pay-Per-View. Today, we’re going back to 2010, when Mickie James took on Michelle McCool in one of the shortest Women’s Championship matches on record. Mickie finally got revenge on Lay-Cool for their endless “Piggie James” taunts, … Read more

Picture of the Day: Maria Kanellis Gives a Sneak Peek of Her Engagement Photoshoot

Former WWE Diva and First Lady of ROH Maria Kanellis has braved snow and low temperatures, all in the name of a stunning engagement photoshoot. Today, she gave fans a sneak peek at said photoshoot, posting the above photo on her Facebook page. The shoot, she shares, took place in her hometown of Ottawa, IL. … Read more

Video: Maria Kanellis featured in ROH Steen/Bennett Hype Package

“First Lady” Maria Kanellis better watch her back this Saturday at Ring of Honor’s Final Battle ’13 – Kevin Steen is coming for her! ROH has just uploaded a hype video promoting the upcoming Stretcher Match between Steen and Michael Bennett, Maria’s fiancée. The loser will be banned from using the piledriver. Maria has been … Read more

FWE Results: Number One Contender to Women’s Championship Still Undecided & More

Last night saw Family Wrestling Entertainment return to internet Pay-Per-View for their Openweight Grand Prix Final. Three women’s matches took place, with Angelina Love and Ivelisse Velez facing off for the number one contendership for Maria Kanellis‘s FWE Women’s Championship in the co-main event of the night. However, after a solid performance from both women … Read more

Slammy Awards Rewind: Maria Kanellis Wins ‘Diva of the Year’ (2009)

Leading up to this Monday’s Slammy Awards, we’re looking back at memorable Diva moments from the recent history of the WWE’s annual award show. Today, we’re looking to 2009, when Maria Kanellis shocked everyone by being crowned Diva of the Year. Maria had the fans to thank for her victory, having won the crown through … Read more

‘Army of the Damned’ Featuring Maria Kanellis and Rosita Now Available on VOD

Today you can finally see Rosita and Maria Kanellis face off, horror movie style, as their movie Army of the Damned is now available via Video on Demand. Universal on Demand is releasing the movie to audiences a month before its DVD release, giving fans of the former Diva and former Knockout a chance to … Read more

Survivor Series Rewind: Team Mickie vs. Team Beth (2007)

Leading up to Survivor Series tomorrow night, we’re looking back at memorable Diva moments from the history of the Pay-Per-View. Today, we’re looking to 2007, when Mickie James, Kelly Kelly, Maria, Michelle McCool and Torrie Wilson took on Beth Phoenix, Jillian Hall, Layla, Melina and Victoria. Watch the match below: What are your memories of … Read more

Video: ‘Army of the Damned’ Trailer Featuring Maria Kanellis and Rosita

Earlier this year, we learned that former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis and TNA Knockout Rosita would both be featured in the horror movie Army of the Damned. This week, the first full trailer for the movie was released, giving us glimpses of the roles each of them will play. Watch the trailer below: Army of … 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

Video: The WWE Divas Wish You a Happy Halloween

In celebration of Halloween, the WWE has put together a video compiling some of the best Diva costumes in recent history. Michelle McCool, Candice Michelle, Maria Kanellis and others can be seen strutting around to spooky music. Watch the video below, and keep an eye out for a special cameo: What is you all-time favorite … Read more

Maria Kanellis and Tara Collide at Glory by Honor XII

After their encounter at The Squared Circle, it was inevitable that Maria Kanellis and Tara would come to blows at the next Ring of Honor show. And that they did. At last night’s Glory by Honor XII, Tara ran in after Maria’s fiance Micke Bennet‘s match against Kevin Steen. Maria and Mikie were delivering a … Read more

Diva Dirt TV for October 19th, 2013: AJ’s GIF-Worthy Face, #ChokerSteph and Hell in a Cell Rumors

Hosted as always by Jake, Diva Dirt TV will be posted every weekend, wrapping up the week in women’s wrestling by naming the best moments of the week as “Match of the Week”, “Tweet of the Week”, “Story of the Week” and more. On this week’s episode: AJ Lee‘s gif-able faces, a Match of the … Read more

In Video: Footage of Maria Kanellis/Tara Altercation

Yesterday, Ring of Honor tweeted about an altercation between Maria Kanellis and Tara at Tara’s The Squared Circle restaurant. Video of said incident has now been released. It shows Maria, in full heel mode, going off on a waitress after she was brought a diet soda. Tara steps in to defend the girl, and Maria … Read more

Ring of Honor Reports on “Altercation” Between Maria Kanellis and Tara

It seems like a guest appearance from Maria Kanellis at Tara‘s restaurant The Squared Circle didn’t go so smoothly last night. Ring of Honor have announced on their Twitter account that “The First Lady” of Ring of Honor and Diva Dirt columnist Maria got into an altercation with former TNA Knockout Tara last night. They … Read more

Diva Dirt TV for October 5th, 2013: Baby Stratus, Angry Madusa and a Not-So-Blind Item

Hosted as always by Jake, Diva Dirt TV will be posted every weekend, wrapping up the week in women’s wrestling by naming the best moments of the week as “Match of the Week”, “Tweet of the Week”, “Story of the Week” and more. On this week’s episode: The arrival of Trish Stratus‘s baby boy, Brie … Read more

Picture of the Day: Divas of the Past Reunite

Yesterday we took a look at a group shot featuring a plethora of NXT Divas (aka Divas of the future), so what better than to go in the opposite direction today and focus on the Divas of the past? Mickie James, Brooke Tessmacher, Kelly Kelly, Candice Michelle, Winter (Katie Lea) and Maria Kanellis took to … Read more

Your Two Cents: Favorite Intergender Matches

Your Two Cents is our interactive feature where we ask for the opinions of our Twitter and Facebook followers. This week, we’re asking this: With a Mixed Tag Team match pitting AJ Lee and Big E. Langston against Kaitlyn and Dolph Ziggler set for this Sunday at SummerSlam, we want to know: what’s your favorite … Read more

Fast 5: When Good Girls Go Bad

Diva Dirt’s Fast 5 will take on a theme and present to you–in no particular order–five related things from the world of women’s wrestling. Following the heel turn by Layla on this past week’s SmackDown, we’re looking back at some of the most memorable moments when Divas went bad. Click on the arrow below to … Read more

Your Two Cents: Adding to the ‘Total Divas’ Cast

Your Two Cents is our interactive feature where we ask for the opinions of our Twitter and Facebook followers. This week, we’re asking this: If you could add one former or current Diva to the Total Divas cast, who would it be? We’ve read your responses on our social media pages and picked some of … Read more

WWE.com Delivers a Blast from the Past with Rare SummerSlam Photos

With the “hottest event of the year” just around the corner, WWE.com has posted a gallery of rare SummerSlam-themed photos, and Divas from the past and present are represented. Several of the photos go behind the scenes of SummerSlam commercial shoots with former Divas Christy Hemme, Maria Kanellis and Candice Michelle. Remember that car wash … Read more

Your Two Cents: Favorite Divas Championship Matches

Your Two Cents is our interactive feature where we ask for the opinions of our Twitter and Facebook followers. This week, we’re asking this: The Divas Championship celebrated its 5th birthday last week, so we want to know: what has been your favorite Divas Championship match? We’ve read your responses on our social media pages … Read more