Hot off the heels of a trio of SmackDown Divas appearing in Muscle & Fitness, a trio of Raw Divas are out to prove that they will not be outdone, by appearing in a similar photoshoot but for a different magazine. Beth Phoenix, Candice and Layla will get all scantily clad for Flex magazine next … Read more
In a good news/bad news situation: ECW gains a Diva while Raw loses one. Katie Lea – along with ‘brother’ Paul Burchill – have been moved to the ECW roster, as of last night. Katie accompanied Burchill to the ring for his match with DJ Gabriel who had Alicia Fox in his corner. Thus bringing … Read more
For the skeptics out there, WWE.com has confirmed that new Divas Champ, Maryse dislocated her kneecap last night at a SmackDown house show. Divas Champion Maryse dislocated her kneecap at a WWE Live Event this past weekend in Raleigh, N.C., just days after defeating Michelle McCool to become the golden girl of SmackDown. It is … Read more
Major news coming out of tonight’s SmackDown house show in Raleigh, North Carolina: Newly crowned Divas Champion, Maryse looks to be seriously injured after appearing to blow out her knee during a tag team match. Maryse teamed up with Natalya to take on the Bella Twins at the show: Maryse and Natalya were wrestling The … Read more
We here at Diva Dirt are often maligned for “bashing” or being prejudiced against certain Divas. Now, while we always combat those claims, it appears as though Maria‘s getting tired of the criticism too. Of course it’s not our criticism that’s bringing her down (Diva Dirt’s reach isn’t that far *yet*), but apparently the Smackdown … Read more
Stratusfaction came to Monday Night Raw last night in a one night only deal… or did it? What we all assumed to be a one night only Christmas treat, may be the start of a new run for the legend that is Trish Stratus. Word is that WWE is propositioning Trish to work a limited … Read more
Just moments ago, it looked as though Mickie James injured her knee during a tag team match, James teamed up with Melina to take on Jillian and Layla. The Diva looked physically unable to stand up after being thrown off the top turnbuckle by Jillian early on in the match. Mickie looked visibly upset, in … Read more
The one and only Trish Stratus made a not-so-surprise return to Raw tonight as John Cena’s tag team partner in a mixed tag match against Glamarella. The legendary Diva had been rumoured to be part of tonight’s show in some fashion for the past couple of weeks, but until tonight’s show went on the air … Read more
When news broke a couple of weeks ago that future legend, Victoria was to retire, Diva fans everywhere let out a collective gasp. Well now the Vicious Vixen has responded to the piece first reported by PWInsider and let’s just say, she’s not spilling any of the beans I try not to respond to internet … Read more
Forecast for tomorrow: sunny with a chance of Stratus clouds. In other words, it’s looking more and more likely that Trish Stratus will be making an appearance on tomorrow night’s Raw. It, as we mentioned previously, is taking place in Toronto, Canada. However, Jim Ross recently took to his blog to address the rumors: I … Read more
Are you sitting comfortably children? Aunty Melanie is here to read you a bedtime story. There was once a Diva, trained in the deep mountains of Florida. She was destined to be a super-Diva. Claimed to be faster, stronger and more agile than all your household names: Beth Phoenix, Trish Stratus, Gail Kim. Meet Angela … Read more
2008 has been kind to Kelly Kelly, the Diva upped her game in the ring and began to be pushed as a performer rather than an awkward dancer on ECW. In June, she got her big break by coming to Raw and since she’s been wrestling more than ever – and has impressed many. And … Read more
You can tell that SmackDown’s Maria is one of those ‘date where you work’ kinda girls, just ask CM Punk or another WWE Superstar who I won’t name. But it seems as though the red head has had her fill of the muscly wrestlers of WWE and has now moved onto the geeky behind the … Read more
Women’s Champ and Slammy award winner, Beth Phoenix stopped by the Monday Night Mayhem radio show on yup, you guessed it, Monday night just hours before her big Slammy victory. It seems Beth, like the fans, is pushing for a match between herself and Melina at WrestleMania 25 next April. Mosh then mentioned Melina’s recent … Read more
In need of a little Stratusfaction? Well, rumors are circulating about Trish Stratus making a possible return, with Raw and SmackDown taping a SuperShow in Trish’s hometown of Toronto a week from Monday. That, paired with a few hints dropped about her and Natalya wanting to lock horns, makes an appearance seem quite likely. Here’s … Read more
I guess we knew it was eventual but it really does sadden me to report that SmackDown Diva, Victoria, is planning her retirement. According to PWInsider’s Mike Johnson, the news has been making rounds backstage at WWE and has been a major talking point among the stars. Apparently, Victoria may have handed in her notice … Read more
Kinda. So, yay! Michelle McCool took to her blogging ways this afternoon, and while most of the world would rather eat Umaga’s vomit than read a blog from Michelle McCool, here is something interesting to take notice of, and it’s rather sad, if you want my opinion. Wings of Love: Yes, I haven’t used it … Read more
Congratulations are in order for the Women’s Champion, Beth Phoenix who has been crowned the Diva of the Year 2008. Beth won the award over Kelly Kelly, Michelle McCool and Mickie James. However afterwards got into a catfight with rival and award presenter, Melina.
If the latest rumours are anything to go by, it seems TNA is trying to land a Knockout of epic proportions! Jeff Jarrett has reportedly pitched ideas to the one and only Torrie Wilson to join the company. Torrie retired from pro wrestling earlier this year when she left the WWE, due to back injuries. … Read more
It looks like the WWE’s going all Grammy Awards on us, with all these Slammy Awards nominees announcements. Following yesterday’s announcement of the “Diva of the Year” nominees, we now have the nominees for the “Couple of the Year” award: • Santino Marella & Beth Phoenix • Edge & Vickie Guerrero • William Regal & … Read more
TNA has announced they have signed Sojourner Bolt to a full-time contract. Bolt has already appeared sporadically on Impact over the past year taking part in Awesome Kong’s $25,000 challenge and other matches here and there. Before joining the declining TNA Knockouts division, Sojourner previously competed as Josie in OVW along with ODB and many … Read more
WWE.com has revealed the four Divas who will vye for a Slammy award in the Diva of the Year category at next Monday’s three hour Raw. They are: Beth Phoenix, Kelly Kelly, Michelle McCool and Mickie James. Standard fare if you ask me, Beth, Mickie and Michelle have been pretty prominent on television this year. … Read more
Welcome to The Mickie James Show, basically a bumper post dedicated to yup, you guessed it, Mickie James! There’s two interesting pieces of news floating around the interwebz about the former Women’s Champ, so let’s delve right in. Mickie injured First piece of news is that Mickie is currently working with a hyperextended elbow. WWE … Read more
Womanizer, womanizer, you’re a womanizer baby… Oops, he did it again! Okay enough of the Britney (I can’t stand her anyway), but former World Heavyweight Champion, Batista fessed up to dating (and banging) Raw’s Kelly Kelly on a radio show this morning. When asked about the Divas and Kelly in particular, the hosts ask if … Read more
In this crazy celebrity-obsessed culture that we call life, we are always being presented negative images of women in magazines, on television etc. I’m sure you know all about it. Stick thin models, 90210 stars etc. etc. But this issue has never been something that’s ever affected wrestling because while some of them may not … Read more
Pass the Rolaids and just let me roll right in here… Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Are you stuffed on stuffing? Can you hardly move as your stomach recovers from finding such naughty euphoria from the dinner table? Or do you just not give a flying duck (or turkey) about today since it has no relevance to … Read more