We knew that new NXT Diva CJ Perry was a dancer – heck, her Twitter username is @cjperrydances! However, we didn’t know she had this in the works: an appearance in Pitch Perfect star Kelley Jakle‘s new music video. Kelley – singing troupe member Jessica in the film – has covered Paramore‘s “Ain’t it Fun” … Read more
UPDATE: Maysa has tweeted a message denying reports of her signing with the WWE. The WWE seems to be stocking up on developmental Divas, because on top of the recent signing of three Divas, two more women appear to be in training with the company. Olivia Karpinski and Maysa Quy have both tweeted about training … Read more
Just before the long-awaited premiere of Total Divas, co-stars Eva Marie and JoJo took to the WWE’s developmental territory NXT, hosting back-to-back live events in Tampa and Winter Haven, Florida this week. Also at the shows, new NXT Diva Erika Hammond made her debut, handling part of the announcing duties. Diva Dirt reader Jordan has … Read more
Today, the “Diva of Tomorrow” is the Diva of WWE.com! The new NXT Women’s Champion Paige is spotlighted on the website in a new interview following her victory over Emma in the tournament finals. Paige was first asked how it feels to be the first ever NXT Women’s Champion. As you can expect, she is … Read more
Comments made by WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross regarding NXT standout Paige have gotten tongues wagging over the last few days. JR has provided additional comments on the situation in his latest blog post. Yesterday, Jim took to his Twitter account to further verify his stance on “The Diva of Tomorrow.” A lot of … Read more
WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has provided many a respected opinion over the years, and in the latest blog post on his official website, he has given his thoughts on NXT Diva Paige and why, in his opinion, she is not yet ready for the main roster. Back in April, when asked about the … Read more
New NXT Divas Brittany Fetkin and CJ Perry made their live event debuts last night in Tampa, Florida. Diva Dirt reader was Jordan was there, and has provided the photos and details. The Divas–who began training in Orlando last week–shared the role of ring announcer, interchanging often and hyping up the crowd alongside NXT Superstar … Read more
It looks this is a big week for the future of the WWE! New NXT Divas Rebecca Knox, Brittany Fetkin and CJ Perry have all started their training at the new WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. The complex is celebrating its grand opening today, as is being documented on its official Twitter account. We’ve … Read more
Former SHIMMER star Rebecca Knox has announced her move to Florida to begin training at NXT. Knox–real name Rebecca Quin–is from Dublin, Ireland. She announced the news on her Twitter account: Florida get ready, Ireland get grieving. #NXT — Rebecca Quin (@RebeccaMQuin) June 29, 2013 Rebecca then clarified that she is setting off from Ireland … Read more
Rumors have surfaced via social media that Divas at WWE’s NXT developmental territory have been subjected to sexual harassment by a trainer. The trainer has been referred to as their strength coach, but hasn’t been mentioned by name. Cryptic tweets have been sent by recently released NXT talent Briley Pierce (aka Ryan Nemeth, Dolph Ziggler‘s … Read more
UPDATE: We’ve added more photos to the gallery below. Leading up to tonight’s charity fashion show, Divas from the WWE and NXT posted photos of their looks on Instagram. Natalya, Rosa Mendes, Aksana, Naomi, Summer Rae and Sasha Banks are featured in the photos, showing off very diverse styles. The fashion show benefits Florida’s Academy … Read more
WWE.com has taken a look at the on-going NXT Women’s Championship tournament and its participants at the semi-final stage. Written by NXT ring announcer Byron Saxton, the piece spotlights Alicia Fox, Emma, Paige and Summer Rae with insight from WWE and NXT Superstars. On Alicia Fox, Byron says: “Alicia Fox knows all about making history. … Read more
New WWE signee Brittany Fetkin appears to have started her wrestling training. The former freelance reporter, who was recently signed alongside two other women, tweeted an image of herself training in Los Angeles: Where all the magic happens! #wwe #wwediva #NXT #latraining pic.twitter.com/evzM5w4S4X — brit brit (@brit11brit11) June 26, 2013 It can be assumed that … Read more
The praise just keeps on coming for the NXT Divas following the latest round of tapings at the WWE developmental camp. After last week praising the debuting Charlotte, daughter of Ric Flair, on Twitter last week, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross had more high praise for the Divas of developmental in his latest blog. … Read more
To raise money for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts, WWE auctioned off several items on their website, from pitching storyline ideas to Stephanie McMahon to ring worn gear. One of the most prized items up for auction was a special tour of NXT. Pat and his 11-year-old daughter Jenna were the lucky winners of the auction … Read more
SPOILER ALERT! This story contains spoilers about future episodes of WWE NXT. If you don’t want to be spoiled, click away now. With all this talk of the WWE Divas and TNA Knockouts competing to outshine one another, we seem to be forgetting another group of women who apparently stole the show last night. WWE … Read more
Tonight at the WWE NXT tapings at Full Sail University, the first ever NXT Women’s Champion was crowned. If you do not wish to be spoiled, don’t read further! The champion was crowned in a tournament that was spread out over weeks and featured seven matches. It culminated in a final between Emma and Paige. … Read more
WWE star Rosa Mendes could be returning to WWE TV sooner than you can say, “Mendes Mania!” The tenured WWE Diva is reportedly backstage at tonight’s WWE NXT tapings at Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida, which may indicate that she will be filming her return to TV this evening. Rosa — real name Milena … Read more
SPOILER ALERT! This story contains spoilers about future episodes of WWE NXT. If you don’t want to be spoiled, click away now. Can the owner of the shiny new NXT Women’s Championship please stand up! Tonight we’ll be able to celebrate/bemoan (delete as applicable) the crowning of the first ever NXT Women’s Champion as the … Read more
Last May, the WWE went through the ranks of its NXT developmental territory and released a number of wrestlers, Superstars and Divas alike. Among the released was Anya who, like fellow released NXT Diva Audrey Marie, was just starting to develop her skills as a wrestler. The Russian native was signed by the WWE last … Read more
WWE parted ways with two talented prospects last month and at least one of them was completely blindsided by her release. 6’1″ Russian kickboxer Anya — real name Anna Bogomazova — was released alongside Audrey Marie and she tells Diva Dirt exclusively she didn’t see it coming. In her first post-WWE chat, to be released … Read more
UPDATE: Ashley Sebera has denied contact with the WWE, saying her tweets were about her attending an NXT event as a spectator. WWE has plenty of future Divas currently training in NXT, but as the classic idiom goes, “the more the merrier”, right? Judging by numerous tweets, it can be assumed that WWE has brought … Read more
Has WWE NXT’s Paige warmed to the title of “Diva”? NXT’s official Tout account has sent out a video featuring Paige, the self-proclaimed Anti-Diva. Actually, make that former Anti-Diva. In the video, Paige announces that she will now go by the title of the “Diva of Tomorrow” because she will rid NXT of its “Barbie” … Read more
Today on Twitter, WWE’s Executive VP of Creative Stephanie McMahon gave us our first look at NXT’s new Women’s Championship. Seen above, the photo was included in a tweet plugging NXT on Hulu Plus. NXT’s first Women’s Champion will be crowned in a tournament, the first round having taken place at NXT’s last set of … Read more
The WWE has added two new developmental Divas to their ranks. Much like Aksana and Divas Champion Kaitlyn, both are from the professional bodybuilding world and compete in major bikini contests. Christina Vargas (left) is 28 years old. A former three-year Track and Field captain in high school, Vargas started training at the age of … Read more
In positive news for the NXT Divas, Paige and Emma worked this weekend’s WWE live events. On Friday night’s event in Youngstown, OH, dancing queen Emma teamed up with Divas Champion Kaitlyn to earn a victory over Paige and Tamina Snuka. Vickie Guerrero allegedly tried to cost Kaitlyn the match, but to no avail. The … Read more