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SmackDown Redux (October 3rd, 2017): The babyface curse

We’re on the go-home show for Hell In A Cell – yet it feels anything but. Could tonight’s events turn things around for the women of SmackDown Live? Let’s check it out! In a backstage segment, Natalya and Carmella (feat. a chained James Ellsworth) are having a confrontation. Carmella, conniving as always, manages to get inside … Read more

SmackDown Redux (September 26th, 2017): Rebuilding the Queen’s Empire

We’re two weeks away from Hell In A Cell. And with our women’s match already scheduled, how will the challenger fair in the coming weeks? And is the champion going to gain much momentum going into the event? Let’s see for ourselves! Before the show, Renee Young asks the challenger Charlotte Flair about her current … Read more

Week ending September 24th, 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. * Sasha Banks speaks Charly Caruso in a revealing interview on her marriage, starting off her wrestling career and her family’s struggle. (YouTube) … Read more

SmackDown Redux (September 19th, 2017): Do you know your enemy?

After retaining her title last week, SmackDown Women’s champion Natalya has got to be feeling proud of herself. But with Charlotte Flair making her return to the blue brand, how does this reshape the division? Let’s check out what happened last night! Flair walks out to the ring, happily tagging fans’ hands as she walks … Read more

Charlotte Flair vs. Natalya for the SmackDown Women’s Title set for Hell in a Cell

Tonight on SmackDown Live, Charlotte Flair defeated Becky Lynch, Naomi and Tamina in a Fatal 4-Way match to earn a shot at Natalya’s Smackdown Women’s Championship at Hell in a Cell. "From here on out, I'm going to make every moment as big as possible for me and my dad!" – @MsCharlotteWWE #SDLive pic.twitter.com/MUmjDo6gUO — … Read more

Season seven of ‘Total Divas’ to premiere on November 1st

E!’s hit reality show Total Divas is set to premiere their seventh season on November 1st on E! at 9pm ET. The season also features a milestone for the show: the season finale, set to air on January 31st, 2018, will mark the series’ 100th episode. As it was previously reported, new cast members Alexa … Read more

IGN releases first official WWE 2K18 trailer

WWE 2K18’s roster this year boasts 30 playable women and now we’re getting a closer look at them in the game with a new trailer released by IGN.

In the trailer, we get a glimpse at several female Superstars including Becky Lynch, Charlotte, Bayley, Natalya, Peyton Royce, Billie Kay, Sasha Banks, Alexa Bliss, Nikki Bella, Naomi, and Asuka.

Members of the wrestling community on Twitter captured these screenshots:

Peyton showed off her character model on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZMGPjvFbYy/?hl=en&taken-by=peytonroycewwe

2K Games also released these screenshots of a completely remodeled Dana Brooke and newcomer to the series Mickie James:

And of course 2K Games showed off Trish Stratus:

To view a full list of the Superstar roster go here, here, here, or here.

WWE 2K18 will be in stores on October 17, 2017.

What do you think of the trailer? Who’s character model looks the best or worst? Who are you excited to play as? Who will you be creating? Sound off in the comments below.

 

SmackDown Redux (September 12th, 2017): Hard work pays off… For some

SummerSlam left us with a new champion, and now weeks later, we could be finding another new one. In tonight’s episode, the Queen of Black Harts will defend her SmackDown Women’s title for the very first time. Will the former champ rise to the occasion, or will the Hart Dungeon graduate retain her throne? Before the … Read more

Week ending September 3rd, 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. * Current plans, which could all change if Vince McMahon decides otherwise, call for Asuka to win the Raw Women’s Championship upon debuting … Read more

SmackDown Redux (August 29th, 2017): The Ravishing Revolution makes its first step

As stated last week, the Ravishing Revolution is beginning! Will Tamina be able to find her way to the top? And how is the title picture looking now that Natalya is holding the crown? Let’s find out! The first sighting of the night is a dark match between Carmella and Naomi. The Glowtastic Naomi ends … Read more

SmackDown Redux (August 22nd, 2017): Natalya’s time is on Carmella’s watch

SummerSlam was full of surprises for the women. With two new champions crowd, the ladies of RAW and SmackDown had a fallout to look forward to. And on the blue side of things, it’s bound to be interesting. Before the show starts, the newly crowned champion Natalya had her side plates installed into her title … Read more

Ember Moon comes to WWE 2K18

The women’s roster is continuing to come together as IGN revealed more additions today for WWE 2K18. Players will now be able to Eclipse their opponents as Ember Moon makes her way to the WWE 2K Universe!

IGN released this screenshot and video of her NXT entrance:

Ember Moon joins other new additions including Ivory, Mickie James, and a potentially playable Maryse. This week also revealed Asuka, Naomi, Sasha Banks, Bayley, Natalya, Becky Lynch, and Tamina.

Naomi has received an overhaul to reflect her “Feel the Glow” persona and IGN also released screenshots of Asuka and The Miz with Maryse.

These women join previously announced Superstars Nikki Cross,  Alundra BlayzeEmmaLitaSummer RaePaigeBrie Bella, and Nikki Bella.

Male Superstars announced today include:

  • Goldberg
  • Earthquake
  • Jim The Anvil Neidhart
  • Larry Zbyszko
  • Brutus Beefcake
  • Greg Valentine
  • Edge
  • Godfather
  • Eddie Guerrero
  • Daniel Bryan
  • Kerry Von Erich
  • Kevin Von Erich
  • Jey Uso
  • Jimmy Uso
  • Mojo Rawley
  • Zack Ryder
  • Shinsuke Nakamura
  • AJ Styles
  • Bobby Roode
  • The Miz
  • Roman Reigns
  • The Rock
  • Randy Orton
  • Triple H
  • Kurt Angle
  • Brock Lesnar
  • John Cena

For all current names go here.

IGN will continue to reveal more features and wrestlers for the next two weeks. So far WWE 2K18 has been showcased for its complete graphics overhaul and 2K Games is boasting several new features to the game including a new carry system that will allow players to pick up or drag their opponent and place them in a specific spot, create-a-match mode, a Road to Glory mode, and more.

What do you think of this roster so far? Who do you want to see make it into the game? Sound off in the comments below.

 

SummerSlam Results: Natalya wins the SmackDown Women’s Title

Tonight on SummerSlam, a new SmackDown Women’s Champion was crowned in Natalya. Another. New. Champ. #SummerSlam @NatbyNature pic.twitter.com/1JeXegiHVX — WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2017 Natalya laid claim to the title after forcing Naomi to tap out to the SharpShooter. Towards the end of the back and forth match, Naomi attempted to trap Natalya in the … Read more

SummerSlam Predictions: Naomi vs. Natalya for the SmackDown Women’s Title

Tonight at SummerSlam, Naomi defends the SmackDown Women’s Title against Natalya. Which Superstar will walk out as champion? The Diva Dirt team weighs in: Abir: Naomi is just getting started with her reign, so I don’t see her losing. However, this will be a tough one for her. I predict that this will be a … 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

SmackDown Redux (August 8th, 2017): Ellsworth reunite, extinguish the glow

The past few weeks for the women’s division on the blue brand has been tense – opportunities have been popping up and each woman is ready to step up to the mark. This week is no different, as we once again see the women trying to climb to the top of the ranks. Let’s see … Read more

SmackDown Redux (August 1st, 2017): A lot of Glow and Fire

Happy August SmackDown fans and welcome to this week’s SmackDown Redux! Josue here as our usual SmackDown correspondent Abir will be taking some time off these next few weeks. Let us all enjoy and make the most of this last month of the summer season! On this week’s SmackDown, the SmackDown Women’s Champion Naomi teams … Read more

SmackDown Redux (July 25th, 2017): A Ravishing fall

We have a number one contender, tea-time besties and impending rivals – all of which is courtesy of Battleground! The fallout from the pay-per-view gave us some interesting feuds to look forward to, so let’s see what the blue brand has in store for us! Backstage, Dasha Fuentes catches up with the Women’s champion Naomi … Read more

Total Bellas season two premiere date revealed, new cast for season seven of Total Divas confirmed

Mark your calendar Total Bella fans; season two of E!’s hit reality show is set to premiere on Wednesday, September 6th at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The announcement was made by WWE and E!, the network home for Total Bellas and Total Divas which reads as follows: “Los Angeles, CA –July 24, 2017– E! Entertainment gives … Read more

Battleground in Review: The best there ever will be

The next page for the SmackDown Women’s championship takes place here. A new number one contender will be crowned, and it’ll be interesting to see where it goes. Could the Queen reclaim the opportunity? Could it be the Lass Kicker? Or may be the Ravishing Russian will come out on top? The Queen of Black … Read more

Battleground Results: Natalya wins number one contendership to the SmackDown Women’s Title

Tonight at WWE’s Battleground, Natalya became the new number one contender to Naomi’s SmackDown Women’s Title. Natalya won the title opportunity during tonight’s Five Way Elimination match that included Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, Lana and Tamina. At the start of the match, a scramble between the five Superstars broke out but the team of Lana … Read more