[media-credit name=”Entertainment One” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] On the latest episode of AfterBuzz TV’s “On Their Way to the Ring”, host Lilian Garcia interviewed the latest addition to the SmackDown Live women’s roster, Mickie James! During the interview, James discussed her original run in the WWE, John Cena and more. Below are the highlights: On being molested by her step-grandfather … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Mickie James is a legendary performer. She has held multiple championship reigns in both WWE and TNA, has stayed active in indy promotions when not in the spotlight, is a mom, and is 37. Mickie represents a long time coming outlier to the WWE. Her re-signing and appearing on the blue … Read more
Whose star shone brightest this week? You tell us! With our Star of the Week poll, we’ll pick the week’s top five women in wrestling and let you choose who is number one. This week’s poll will open Sunday and close on Monday afternoon. Let’s take a look at this week’s top five: Alexa Bliss … Read more
[media-credit name=”STUDIO PRODUCTION CENTER” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Each week, The Wrap will wrap up the week in women’s wrestling by compiling the week’s smaller news stories, rumors and gossip – anything not normally covered by Diva Dirt. Got a tip for next week? Send it in. * Ariane Andrew will co-host a new adventure television show … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] What. A. Show! The intensity and progression of these feuds are brilliant. The women of SmackDown are proving each week that they are the ones to watch, and it all started with a confrontation between two bitter rivals… The women start off the show when Nikki Bella calls out Natalya, attempting to … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tonight on the main event of SmackDown Live, Alexa Bliss retained the SmackDown Women’s title against Becky Lynch in a steel cage match. Alexa literally tried to look for an early escape by heading to the cage’s door at the sound of the bell but Becky kept her at bay, leading to … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] As it was announced on last week’s SmackDown Live! show, Alexa Bliss will defend her SmackDown Women’s Title against Becky Lynch in a Steel Cage match! In addition to this big women’s title rematch between the feuding Superstars, PWInsider (via CageSide Seats) reports that Mickie James will make her official full … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] WWE COO and Superstar Triple H announced today that polls are open to vote for the 2016 NXT Year-End Awards. Several women made the cut for nominations including Asuka, Bayley, Billie Kay and Peyton Royce, Ember Moon, and Nia Jax, There are seven different categories for fans to vote on, exclusively … Read more
Former and multi WWE Women’s Champion Mickie James is expected to make her return to the WWE soon as part of the SmackDown roster. A new report by Wrestling Observer (via PWPNation) details current plans in place for Mickie’s return and who her first feud will be against. According to the report, the character “La … Read more
[media-credit name=”CHIKARA” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] The results are in! Over the past few days you have been voting in for the winners of the 2016 Diva Dirt Fan Awards. Now it’s time to reveal who you’ve picked! Indy Match of the Year: Team SHIMMER vs. Team Original Divas Revolution, CHIKARA’s King of Trios (22%) View the … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] After her fierce showdown against Asuka at NXT TakeOver: Toronto, Mickie James could be finding her way back to the WWE on a full time basis. Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting that the WWE have offered their former Women’s Champion a new deal to return and compete on their main … Read more
Whose star shone brightest this week? You tell us! With our Star of the Week poll, we’ll pick the week’s top five women in wrestling and let you choose who is number one. This week’s poll will open Sunday and close on Monday afternoon. Let’s take a look at this week’s top five: Asuka & … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Asuka‘s reign has toppled a division that has held a vast amount of talent. No one has been able to beat her, not even the best NXT had to offer so when William Regal brought in Mickie James, a seasoned veteran of the game, women’s wrestling fans knew we’d get something … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Asuka has remained undefeated for more than 229 days. Beloved veteran Mickie James issued a challenge several weeks ago to Asuka saying that she hasn’t faced the likes of her and until she does, her reign means nothing. Tonight saw Mickie give Asuka the fight of her life. She's baaaaack! @MickieJames … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Ahead of tonight’s big fight between Asuka and Mickie James for the NXT Women’s Championship, the brand released a new video package hyping the monumental bout. Some of Asuka’s peers explain her intensity while Lita says Mickie is a seasoned veteran that won’t give up that easily. It should be the … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tonight at NXT TakeOver: Toronto, Asuka defends her NXT Women’s title against Mickie James. Can the return of Mickie James be enough to end Asuka’s undefeated streak in NXT? The Diva Dirt team weighs in: Abir: This is probably going to be MOTN – and probably of the weekend! Mickie and Asuka … Read more
[media-credit name=”SHIMMER” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Today, SHIMMER gave wrestling fans SHIMMER 87 & 88 at the Logan Square Auditorium in Chicago, IL, where Kellie Skater finally became SHIMMER Champion. Here are the full results courtesy of @ProWresLand on Twitter. SHIMMER Volume 87 Results: RISE offer match: Kikyo Nakamura & Roni Nicole defeated Arianna & Savannah Evans Main Show: Evie defeated Veda Scott Taeler Hendrix defeated Thunderkitty Candice LeRae defeated Leva Bates … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE.com” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Each week, The Wrap will wrap up the week in women’s wrestling by compiling the week’s smaller news stories, rumors and gossip – anything not normally covered by Diva Dirt. Got a tip for next week? Send it in. * Artist Rob Schamberger reveals Sasha Banks’ inspiration in WWE’s new comicbook … Read more
[media-credit name=”SHIMMER” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Last night, SHIMMER opened up the weekend with SHIMMER 86 at the Logan Square Auditorium in Chicago, IL, where it feature the much anticipated SHIMMER debut of former WWE Superstar and TNA Knockout Mickie James. Here are the full results courtesy of @ProWresLand on Twitter. Rhia O’Reilly defeated Kimber Lee Leva Bates … Read more
[media-credit name=”TNA” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] It looks like Rosemary won’t be able to appear at this weekend’s SHIMMER tapings due to an injury. As reported on SHIMMER’s Twitter account, they’ve announced that Cat Power will take her place: https://twitter.com/SHIMMERwomen/status/796819563019116544 Rosemary took to Twitter about skipping the Fall tapings and disappointing the fans about it: We won't be appearing @SHIMMERwomen this weekend.. … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Ahead of Micke James‘ match against Asuka for the NXT Women’s Championship later this month, WWE.com caught up with the decorated legend to ask her how she’s preparing for the match, what she thinks about the current state of women’s wrestling in WWE/NXT, why she thinks she can stop Asuka’s streak, … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] There were no women’s matches on NXT this week, however, the brand is beginning to hype one of its biggest bouts taking place later this month at TakeOver: Toronto as Mickie James takes on Asuka for the NXT Women’s Championship. WWE prepared this video package in the wake of Mickie’s challenge … Read more
[media-credit name=”Lucha Underground” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] This past summer Sexy Star announced she was retiring from wrestling to forge a boxing career. Recently, it looks like she has had a change of heart. SHIMMER announced Lucha Underground’s beloved luchadora is making her debut at a series of upcoming events: https://twitter.com/SHIMMERwomen/status/792871973374291968 Several other women will also make … Read more
Whose star shone brightest this week? You tell us! With our Star of the Week poll, we’ll pick the week’s top five women in wrestling and let you choose who is number one. The poll will open each Saturday and close on Sunday afternoon. Let’s take a look at this week’s top five: Alexa Bliss … Read more
[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome to this week’s NXT Redux! Billie Kay and Peyton Royce continue to run over the division this week. However, Liv Morgan is out to even the odds against them. Meanwhile NXT Women’s Champion Asuka has reached an impressive milestone, she remains undefeated for a year. A decorated legendary competitor who … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: Twitter/@BellaTwins” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Each week, the Social Media Catch-Up will bring you a roundup of our favorite social media postings by the women in wrestling and present them to you here. Have you found a post we should include next week? Send it in. Here’s what we found from this week: It was … Read more