Ahead of Elimination Chamber tonight, we’re taking a look back at memorable Diva moments from the history of the Pay-Per-View. Today, we’re going back to 2014, when AJ Lee defended the Divas Championship against Cameron. Cameron was one of a long line of challengers for AJ, appearing as a surprise opponent when her Funkadactyls teammate … Read more
Your Two Cents is our interactive feature where we ask for the opinions of our Twitter and Facebook followers. This week, we’re asking this: What is or has been the greatest ring gear in women’s wrestling? We’ve read your responses on our social media pages and picked some of the best submissions to highlight here … Read more
Your Two Cents is our interactive feature where we ask for the opinions of our Twitter and Facebook followers. This week, we’re asking this: To celebrate the release of Avengers: Age of Ultron, give us your superhero fan castings for women’s wrestlers. We’ve read your responses on our social media pages and picked some of … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Though she’s left the WWE, AJ Lee is continuing to inspire young girls to chase their dreams, thanks to a new partnership with Girls Make Games. The San Jose-based organization produces a series of international summer camps, workshops and more aimed at inspiring young girls to become game designers, creators … Read more
To mark nearly a month since AJ Lee departed the WWE, the Diva Dirt Hype video series has invited acclaimed music video editor and Diva Dirt reader LitHarmony to pay tribute to the record-breaking Diva’s career. Set to three songs off of Sia’s album “1000 Forms of Fear,” the trilogy entitled This is AJ Lee … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: @WWEAJLee/Twitter” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Former Divas Champion Kaitlyn recently caught up with WWE.com to talk about AJ Lee‘s departure, her own post-WWE life and more. Kaitlyn expressed her pride in AJ, saying she “100%” supports her decision to leave the WWE: “AJ has this weird ability to accomplish anything that she visualizes. So when … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Naomi‘s shocking heel turn on Raw may have been intended for another Diva. According to a report from the Wrestling Observer (via Lords of Pain), Naomi’s storyline – attacking Paige, injuring her and forcing her to forfeit her Divas Title shot at Extreme Rules – was originally intended for AJ … Read more
Diva Dirt Countdown takes on various aspects of women’s wrestling, ranking them and presenting them to you. Hosted by Diva Dirt’s Jake, its aim is to prompt debates about everything from matches and clothing to entrances, music and more. In this special edition of Diva Dirt Countdown, to honor the career of AJ Lee, the … Read more
Your Two Cents is our interactive feature where we ask for the opinions of our Twitter and Facebook followers. This week, we’re asking this: What is your favorite moment from AJ Lee‘s WWE career? We’ve read your responses on our social media pages and picked some of the best submissions to highlight here on the … Read more
On last night’s Raw Fallout, Divas Champion Nikki Bella surveyed her competition ahead of next week’s number one contendership Battle Royal. Nikki said she’s excited about the match, as she’s eager to see who’s going to take her on. She says she wants someone to show some passion, step up and try to take the … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: AJ-Brooks.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] It’s being said that AJ Lee knew she was going to retire from the WWE well before WrestleMania 31, according to a report from Gerweck.net. It’s believed that AJ may not have informed WWE officials of her decision to leave the company until after the event because WWE may have … Read more
Each week following Raw, Diva Dirt Weekly will take a look back at the week preceding it, hitting every noteworthy event along the way, from NXT to Impact Wrestling to Raw. Joining the audio will be Chris, Erin and our host Jake. We cover the following events: Impact Wrestling (4/3/15): Gail Kim defeats Angelina Love. … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: AJ-Brooks.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] AJ Lee‘s shocking retirement announcement drew a lot of attention outside of wrestling circles. According to Gerweck.net, the former Divas Champion was the sixth most searched item on the internet last Friday in the United States. The term “AJ Lee” was searched over 50,000 times. Yesterday, AJ made her first … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] AJ Lee has broken her post-WWE silence, commenting for the first time since her departure from the company was announced on Friday. This afternoon, AJ tweeted a message to her fans, thanking them for her support and encouraging them to pursue their dreams. Accompanying the message was a simple photo … 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: AJ Lee … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Speculation and well wishes have been flooding in since the WWE announced AJ Lee‘s departure from the company yesterday afternoon. The WWE used specific language in the article announcing the news, saying that AJ has decided to “retire from in-ring competition with WWE,” but the impression seems to be that … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] WWE has announced a few moments ago that AJ Lee has retired from in-ring competition with the company, effective immediately. WWE issued a tweet announcing the news: BREAKING: AJ Lee (April Mendez) has decided to retire from in-ring competition with WWE. We wish AJ the very best. — WWE (@WWE) … Read more
Welcome to another SmackDown Redux! This week, we’re officially moving on from the WrestleMania “Freaks and Geeks vs. Bellas” feud to shine the spotlight on the ever-deserving Naomi. She’s looking follow up her impressive showing on Raw with a win over Natalya. As is typically the case these days, Brie and Nikki Bella will be … Read more
Your Two Cents is our interactive feature where we ask for the opinions of our Twitter and Facebook followers. This week, we’re asking this: Book a main roster debut for an NXT Diva. We’ve read your responses on our social media pages and picked some of the best submissions to highlight here on the website. … Read more
Each week following Raw, Diva Dirt Weekly will take a look back at the week preceding it, hitting every noteworthy event along the way, from NXT to Impact Wrestling to Raw. Joining the audio will be Chris, Erin and our host Jake. We cover the following events: NXT (3/25/15): Sasha Banks retains the NXT Women’s … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Was the WWE considering moving the Divas tag team match from the main show of WrestleMania 31 to the Kickoff show? According to a report from PWInsider (via Lords of Pain), the WWE considered moving the tag match pitting AJ Lee and Paige against Brie and Nikki Bella to the … Read more
‘Twas the night after WrestleMania and surprises were in store! That’s right everyone, following a successful night for the Divas at WrestleMania, WWE pulled out all the stops again for the Divas to ensure that they were showcased really well once again. We are enjoying such a good era for the Divas and long way … Read more
It’s been a while, but I think we’ve earned it: a triumphant WrestleMania review. Looking back, this may be the first of its kind to be published on Diva Dirt. Seven-plus years is a long dry spell. Last night saw the culmination of a well-booked Divas WrestleMania feud, some excellent kicking of mens’ asses on … Read more
Tonight at WrestleMania 31, “frenemies” AJ Lee and Paige managed to work together to defeat Brie and Nikki Bella. The match, which saw Paige take a lot of early punishment from the Bellas, took a turn when AJ was tagged in. AJ took it to Divas Champion Nikki Bella and overcame attempted interference by Brie … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tonight at WrestleMania 31, AJ Lee and Paige face off with Brie and Nikki Bella. Will the frenemies or the sisters prevail? The Diva Dirt team weighs in: Bobby: I think this match is actually pretty great, and even though I wish the title was on the line to give … Read more
WrestleMania 30 April 6th, 2014 At the thirtieth WrestleMania, AJ Lee‘s record-breaking Divas Title reign was in jeopardy when the belt was defended for the very first time on the grandest stage of them all. AJ having beaten every challenger put before her, Vickie Guerrero booked a special match for WrestleMania 30: the Vickie Guerrero … Read more