Former WWE star and agent to the Divas division, Fit Finlay, has addressed the criticism lobbied towards the WWE Divas, specifically the former models who have been signed by WWE. Finlay told the website IMetaWrestler.com: “I do think it’s unfair. I’ve had a great relationship with all the girls, we’ve trusted each other and I … Read more
Independent wrestler Buggy Nova took part in a tryout with WWE last week while the company were in California. According to a report, Buggy was at the Raw taping in Anaheim last week, as well as the SmackDown taping in Las Vegas. Nova took part in a tryout match against SmackDown Diva, AJ. She appeared … Read more
Divas Champion Beth Phoenix and BFF Natalya have stated that they want to compete in the first ever Divas ladder match, reports LordsofPain.net. Speaking to the February 2012 issue of WWE Magazine, the third-generation Diva says: “I want to compete in the first-ever Diva Ladder Match. Beth and I think it would be amazing, and … Read more
The Cauliflower Alley Club has announced that this year WWE Hall of Famer Wendi Richter will receive their 2012 Lou Thesz Lifetime Achievement Award. This announcement makes her only the second woman to receive this award – the first was the first ever recipient of the award in 1997, Penny Banner. A two-time former WWF … Read more
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, who made an appearance on last night’s episode of Raw, revealed on Twitter that he “expected” the chorus of boos he received upon his entrance. Writing on Twitter, Hilton wrote: “I expected it. So I wasn’t butthurt. Didn’t take away from all the fun I had!” He commented on his segment … Read more
Here’s a book to watch out for: Former WWE and WCW star Madusa (Alundra Blayze) has revealed that she is releasing an autobiography. The former WWE Women’s Champion made the announcement on Twitter this morning. Madusa competed in WCW from 1991-1993, before heading to WWE in 1993 through 1995 as Alundra Blayze. During that time, … Read more
Former WWE Diva and Slammy Award winner, Maria Kanellis, was backstage at last night’s Raw taping in Anaheim, California. Maria noted on Twitter that she was visiting friends. She wrote: “Backstage seeing some old friends at Monday Night Raw!!” Kanellis recently returned to wrestling after a two-year absence following her release from WWE in February … Read more
The WWE Tag Team Championship changed hands at a non-televised event in Oakland, CA today as Rosa Mendes guided the team of Epico and Primo to a win over Air Boom. Rosa exclaimed her joy over the title switch on Twitter, writing: “Guess who the new tag team Champions are!!??WE ARE!!! WE BEAT AIRBOOM in … Read more
WWE.com has posted a new article reviewing the Big Show/AJ incident on SmackDown and updating the fans on the extent of her injuries. WWE physician Dr. Michael Sampson is quoted as saying: “AJ is pretty beat up, as you can imagine. She has head trauma, a cervical sprain/strain and also multiple contusions all over her … Read more
WWE.com has announced that celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton will be appearing on the upcoming Monday Night Raw. He will serve as the guest ring announcer for the Divas match! Check out their press release: [notice]WWE Universe, don’t miss Perez Hilton’s special appearance on Raw SuperShow this Monday! He’ll be the guest ring announcer for … Read more
WWE mainstay and VP of Creative Stephanie McMahon is featured in the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly, taking part in the magazine’s “What Did You Do Today?” piece. EW shadowed Stephanie on an average Wednesday, getting a peek into the life of a top figure in the WWE. Check out some snippets below: 8:30 am … Read more
Naomi and Ariane Andrew, who made their debuts on Monday’s edition of Raw as back-up dancers for Brodus Clay’s new “Funkasaurus” gimmick, are featured in a new video on WWE.com, in which the website interviews Clay. Sadly they don’t get up to much in the video – just pose in the background as part of … Read more
If you wondered whether the recent WWE.com article about bringing back the Women’s Tag Team Championships might herald a new set of titles for the Divas, sorry to disappoint. The latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that WWE officials discussed introducing Divas Tag Team Championships to television, but ultimately the decision was made not to do … Read more
WWE.com’s Joey Styles congratulated Divas Champ Beth Phoenix earlier today on Twitter for being the first ever Diva pin-up poster in WWE Kids magazine. The Glamazon, who aims to be a positive role model for young girls with her “pin-up strong” movement, is pretty worthy of the feat. Though, it does make us wonder, who … Read more
WWE.com caught up with Eve Torres shortly after Kane’s brutal attack on Raw, asking her how she and Zack Ryder were doing. Eve is visibly shaken up and says that Zack isn’t ok, and neither is she. She says she doesn’t know why Kane is targeting them and, though she doesn’t feel safe at work, … Read more
Former NXT rookie Naomi and former Tough Enough contestant Ariane Andrew made their debuts on Raw tonight — as dancers for the debuting Brodus Clay. Clay returned with a dancing ‘Funkasaurus’ gimmick complete with two backing dancers, played by the two Divas. Naomi came second on the third season of NXT and is perhaps the … Read more
As they do every year, WWE.com has named its Superstars and Divas to watch in the year ahead, opting for Eve Torres as the Diva to watch in 2012. Of Eve, the website says: “With her stunning combination of beauty, brains and in-ring prowess, Eve will no doubt go down in WWE history as one … Read more
Based on the past couple of weeks of SmackDown, a lot of fans are confused as to who is supposed to be the heel and face in the current Natalya vs Tamina feud. Perhaps offering some light on the situation, Tamina appeared at last night’s SmackDown live event in Montgomery, Alabama, coming to the rescue … Read more
Former WWE Women’s Champion Madusa aka Alundra Blayze has revealed that she still has the original WWF Women’s Championship belt and would like to drop it to current Divas Champion Beth Phoenix in a match. In a video blog posted today, Madusa answered a question about whether she’d like to return to wrestling. She said: … Read more
Standout independent British wrestler, Britani Knight, has reported to WWE’s developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling. Knight flew from her native England to Tampa, Florida earlier this week and made her debut at an FCW live event last night as part of a six-Diva battle royal under the name “Sariah”, reports PWInsider. The name is probably … Read more
Comedienne and talk show host Chelsea Handler has responded to Beth Phoenix‘s Twitter rant directed at her a couple of days ago via her talk show. Handler read out Beth’s tweets on E!’s Chelsea Lately last night and not-so-politely declined Beth’s invitation to attend a WWE event. On Wednesday, Beth posted a flurry of messages … Read more
In the latest article in its “Bring It Back!” series, WWE.com wants to see the return of the Women’s Tag Team Championship. The belts were introduced in 1983 but dropped just six years later. During the belts’ run, they were perhaps most notably held by the Glamour Girls and the Jumping Bomb Angels. WWE.com argues … Read more
Divas Champion Beth Phoenix‘s next feud may not be with a fellow Diva, but a celebrity! Balls-to-the-walls comedienne Chelsea Handler apparently made some “off-color” comments about women’s wrestling which resulted in the mighty Glamazon taking to Twitter in a flurry of angry messages. Beth tweeted: @chelseahandler made some off color comments about Women’s Wrestling last … Read more
Seems as though our favourite “cougar” Vickie Guerrero is interested in introducing some “fresh blood” to her faction – none other than Smackdown’s own Tamina! Vickie Tweeted her thoughts on the second-generation Diva: If you Agree@TaminaSnuka being a part of my stable…RT. She is strong, indestructible, and she would have my back! The second-generation Diva … Read more
WWE executive Stephanie McMahon Levesque has given a pretty insightful interview to RXMuscle.com about her fitness regime, nutrition, keeping fit after having three kids and of course, being Vince McMahon’s daughter and Triple H’s wife. In Video: Stephanie McMahon Appears at SummerSlam Speaking on her three daughters and the weight she gained during her pregnancies, … Read more
In 2011, the leggy former Duchess of Dudleyville, as we knew her, Stacy Keibler rose to Hollywood fame after being linked with the iconic George Clooney, and now it looks as though another former WWE Diva may have bagged herself an A-lister too. Radar Online has linked Stacy’s wrestling BFF Torrie Wilson with baseball player … Read more