It was originally reported on Talking Smack that Mandy Rose has not been traded to Monday Night RAW. The Golden Goddess recently defeated Sonya Deville at SummerSlam in a Loser Leaves WWE match. Rose and Deville had been in a feud for months after the former Fire & Desire teammates and best friends had a … Read more
SummerSlam is upon us and as one of the “big four”, it offers up three very interesting and exciting women’s matches. Tonight’s show is very enticing for a number of reasons. This is the first WWE PPV to take place at the polarizing ThunderDome. Secondly, all three matches have very high stakes attached to them. … Read more
The intense rivalry between Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville was slated to culminate in a Hair vs. Hair match at SummerSlam this coming Sunday. As of tonight’s SmackDown things have changed. Their hair appears to no longer be on the line as Deville announced a new stipulation. This fight will now be a No Disqualification/Loser … Read more
Sonya Deville, real name Daria Berenato, is thankfully safe after a man who stalked her leading to a kidnapping attempt as he entered the WWE Superstar’s home. This was first reported just a few days ago after the news broke originally only later to be discovered that it was the home of Berenato in Lutz, … Read more
The feud over the past number of months between Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose has definitely been one to watch. These former best friend and tag team partners have attacked each other every chance they get. They went toe to toe back in May with Deville coming out with the win.
Since then, Rose has been seething at the chance to get back at the woman who has continued to make her life a living hell. These led up to a couple of weeks ago when Deville attacked Rose backstage and took scissors to her hair during a brutal beat down. Now, on this week’s SmackDown, a shorter-haired Rose has challenged her thorn in her side to a Hair vs. Hair match.
Later on, Deville accepted Rose’s challenge. She applauded the aggression that she has pulled out of Rose since giving her the original cut. She feels that Rose is going to look great bald and will destroy her once and for all.
Get out the ?? 'cause we're going to the ? at #SummerSlam…
For a show that didn’t have a women’s match in sight, it sure still has a lot to still talk about. SummerSlam is starting to take shape and Stephanie McMahon dropped some news that revolves around who Bayley’s opponent will be at that event. First, let’s get into the first woman that was shown. Alexa … Read more
Nikki Cross will be getting yet another try at the SmackDown Women’s Championship tonight as she earned this shot by defeating Alexa Bliss last week. This will be her second chance at the title as of late. She failed to capture the gold at the Extreme Rules pay-per-view. We will also have Naomi trying to … Read more
Friday Night SmackDown this week focused on the shattered relationship between Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose. We also continued to see Sasha Banks and Bayley in control of the division both dominating the tag team and singles divisions. Banks and Bayley bragged on commentary that they have essentially beat everyone. They will be defending their … Read more
On this week’s Friday Night SmackDown the advertised spot for the women is Mandy Rose will be appearing on Miz TV. This will be to discuss how she is feeling in regards to her and Sonya Deville no longer being best friends and tag team partners. Last we saw these two interact was two weeks … Read more
Last show to go before Backlash this Sunday and for Bayley and Sasha Banks they have a tall order to attend to at the event. They will be defending their Women’s Tag Team Titles in a Triple Threat against both the two women they defeated Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross as well as The IIconics. … Read more
Another great week for women’s wrestling occurred this week on SmackDown. Mirrored to last week we saw two matches. One was a rematch between Sonya Deville and Lacey Evans and the other was the advertised match for the Women’s Tag Team Championships. That match saw the champions Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross defend against Sasha … Read more
SmackDown this week was very enjoyable all around. Everything just clicked. We had two matches, one that was advertised that was pleasantly entertaining and also a “Fast Times” video featuring Mandy Rose and her boo Otis. Let’s discuss the advertised match first which was Sonya Deville vs. Lacey Evans. This match brewed from a social … Read more
Heading into SmackDown some may have said that Bayley had her work cut out for her. She challenged and old foe in that of the NXT Women’s Champion to have a Champion vs. Champion match. Last time Charlotte Flair went against Bayley in the squared circle, the Queen lost the SmackDown Women’s Championship. Bayley has … Read more
There are two matches tonight involving the women to look forward to. First we have a mixed tag team match that features the feud between the former Fire & Desire pairing. It will be Mandy Rose & Otis vs. Sonya Deville & Dolph Ziggler. Rose and Deville were finally able to face each other one-on-one … Read more
With the Money in the Bank pay-per-view this Sunday, most of the women on this week’s show were preparing for the event – except two. Two women who perhaps have the best storyline going between all brands during this strange moment in wrestling. They are the former Fire & Desire tag team, Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville.
At this time Rose and Deville do not have a match on the MITB card. This doesn’t mean they still won’t, but one thing is for sure this feud is far from over. Tonight was the first the two have gone one-on-one since Rose made the first slap at WrestleMania.
The match was good for a first fight. The storytelling is tremendous and both women are selling it so much that most of us are buying in bulk. Between Deville pulling out Rose’s eyelashes telling her she is going to make her ugly to Rose slamming Deville into the announce table saying, “who is the bitch now bitch?” everything was entertaining.
Deville was able to pick up the win in this first match with a hand full of tights as she runs up the ramp from a scathing Rose. In a WWE Exclusive, Deville reiterated that she will ruin Rose and that she is nowhere near finished, she is just getting started.
The second match of the night focused on the SmackDown Women’s Championship match that will take place at MITB. Tamina and Lacey Evans teamed up to face on Bayley and Sasha Banks. The match mostly focused on Tamina and Bayley which makes sense as they are the two that will battle on Sunday. The match was okay, it had its spots and did what it was meant to do.
Tamina picked up with the victory with a pin on the champion after a super kick followed up by a Samoan Drop. Evans will be involved in the MITB Ladder Match on Sunday along with Dana Brooke and Carmella. Brooke and Carmella would have a quick interview backstage with both of them basically pumping themselves up as potential winners.
Let’s go over the Winner’s & Loser’s of the week.
WINNER: Sonya Deville
It is so funny how times have changed. For so many Winners & Losers columns, I would have to put Fire & Desire in the Loser section. Mostly it was due to their booking. I wasn’t too sure how I would feel about them being split up. I wasn’t too crazy to see them split up when there are only literally three tag teams in the division that I want to be better so bad. This combined with the fact I did want them to win as a team. But….this has been great.
Sonya has really shined. Mandy is doing great also, but it is Sonya that is really showing her chops as far as promos and storytelling. Mandy was more of a voice before, so it is good to see Sonya take a lead with this. I can’t wait to see how far this will go.
WINNER: Tamina
Tamina is looking strong heading into MITB with a win. Not only a win but a pin on the champion. If she finally wins a title (other than 24/7 of course) over Bayley who is the longest-reigning SmackDown Champion would be a big boost to her career. She doesn’t even need a long reign, just something to solidify her career. I am ready for it although it is still a long stretch.
LOSERS: Carmella & Dana Brooke
I feel like the MITB participants were put on the back burner. Sure Lacey had a match and she was talked up about her placement in the match, but the three women should have been given more. They could have even had the RAW participants show up and all six of them interact. I don’t know, I just felt there should have been more of a push for them.
What did you all think this week’s SmackDown? Who were your Winners & Losers this week? Leave your thoughts in the comment section below.
Check back in with Diva Dirt for coverage on Money in the Bank this Sunday, May 10.
The field is finally set as we have our sixth and final participant in this year’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match. Carmella defeats Mandy Rose with a lot of help from Sonya Deville. This means that the first Ms. Money in the Bank has a chance to become the first two-time (or three-time according to Mella) briefcase winner.
Credit: @DynamiteSkye on Twitter
After a kick to the face to Rose from Carmella, she was able to pick up the pin. Midway through the match, Deville’s music hits and she takes to the mic for the remainder of the match taunting her former Fire & Desire teammate.
At this time last year, @SonyaDevilleWWE surrendered her #MITB spot to @WWE_MandyRose … and she doesn't want her former best friend to forget it. #SmackDownpic.twitter.com/kRERSyLOdA
Deville takes a trip down memory lane as she recalls last year’s MITB event where she gave up her spot in the ladder match so that Rose could participate. She then helped her during the match by hoisting her up the ladder to grab the title shot and Rose still ended up losing.
Rose does what she can in order to concentrate on the task at hand and not let Deville in her head. She even is able to get a near fall and hits a massive right to Carmella. Instead of covering Carmella, Rose is completely distracted at this point by Deville who tells her to “karma is a bitch, bitch…bring it on.” Mella is then able to hit that kick and pick up the win.
After the match, Deville becomes unhinged and attacks Rose. She starts with several forearms and then follows it up outside of the ring. She runs Rose into the ring post and then into the steel steps. She follows it up with a knee to Rose that drives her back into the steps. The officials come out to separate her from Rose as they ask for medical. Deville is held back by the referee as she screams that she will end Rose.
Backstage after the loss and the attack, Rose is seen with medical. Otis shows up and is rightfully concerned for her well being. She lets him know that she will be fine. He leaves and is approached by Dolph Ziggler who asks him if Mandy is okay. Otis doesn’t reply as he is seething with anger.
Carmella joins Lacey Evans, Dana Brooke, Shayna Baszler, Nia Jax, and Asuka for the MITB opportunity coming up one week from Sunday.
What did you think of what transpired? Now that all six women are announced, who do you think will take the briefcase on May 10? Leave your thoughts in the comment section below.
It was announced tonight on Friday Night SmackDown that the final spot in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match on May 10 will belong to either Mandy Rose or Carmella. Tonight we saw Lacey Evans claim her spot by defeating Sasha Banks. Evans joins Dana Brooke from SmackDown along with Nia Jax, Asuka, and … Read more
Another SmackDown is in the book and again we have been treated with many of our favorite women from the blue brand. All eyes are set on Money in the Bank and we need to start building the women of SmackDown for the event.
There were two matches tonight. The first was Naomi vs. Dana Brooke, the winner joins the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. The second match was Tamina vs. Sasha Banks. If Tamina wins then she gets as SmackDown Women’s Championship match against Bayley.
As previously reported, Dana Brooke walked away with a surprising victory. I would go on record by saying that most people expected Naomi to win this. She has been in two prior ladder matches compared to Brooke’s one. However, perhaps with her being removed from the WrestleMania SmackDown Women’s Title match has allowed her to get this OPPORTUNITY.
Another reason why some may have thought she wasn’t going to qualify was because she also has a Women’s Tag Team Championship match next week. Her and Carmella will be facing the champs – Nikki Cross & Alexa Bliss. Could Brooke maybe actually be getting a push towards getting her first gold in some form?
The second match as stated above was between Tamina and Sasha Banks. The match itself wasn’t much, but it did serve its purpose. Lacey Evans coming out to provide the assist made sense to continue her rivalry with Banks. More than one storyline intertwining is nice to see.
Tamina was able to pick up the win and get her shot one-on-one against Bayley at Money in the Bank. This will be her first one-on-one title shot in recent memory.
It was also announced that Evans vs. Banks will take place next week to take the second blue brand spot for the MITB match.
Now let’s take a minute to talk about the masterpiece that is Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose. This storyline is probably one of the most entertaining across the board. I am truly heartbroken that this isn’t happening in front of a crowd, because the reactions would be amazing.
The purpose of this segment was for Deville to explain to Rose why she has done what she has done. She starts with the tears and how much she loves Rose and how she is a sister to her. This turns once she says, “you are the most selfish human being I have ever met in my entire life.”
Deville opens up to flood gates on who she feels is an eye candy with no talent. According to her, Rose is a dime a dozen who looks like she was created in some sort of lab just like any other typical blonde.
The range of Deville here was amazing. Rose bounced off of it great as well. This broke down when Ziggler and Otis came out, but I feel that this should lead to Mandy vs Sonya at MITB. I am pretty sure it will be a mixed tag match, which is fine, but I really want the women to go one-on-one.
Here are my Winners & Losers of this week’s SmackDown:
WINNER: Dana Brooke
Everything may be coming up Dana. I know I shouldn’t count my chickens before they hatch, however, I have a good feeling about this. I think it would be an utter shock if Alexa and Nikki lost the titles this early next week to Carmella and Dana. Then again, The Kabuki Warriors had a long title reign and this may have just been the quick way to transition the titles. Either way there isn’t a solid tag division so that still remains the problem.
Dana has more of an odds at winning the tag titles then winning MITB. With Shayna and Nia in that match, I am not expecting an underdog to win.
WINNER: Sonya Deville
Sonya freaking Deville gave me my life and something I didn’t even realize I needed. Her mic work has improved leaps and bounds to what it used to be. The levels she was able to portray. I also love how it built up. She started low with her voice and then she built that volume up. As I have mentioned earlier, THIS should have been in front of a crowd, but I am glad it is happening.
Mandy sold it as well, and the fact they are such good friends in real life gives me big hopes for the future of this storyline. I hope WWE doesn’t mess it up.
LOSER: Naomi
Although Naomi will be fine from her not making it into the MITB match, it will be a miss for the fans. She thrives in these types of matches. I am very glad that Dana is in it, but Naomi should be as well. With Shayna and Nia in the match we need every athletic person we can get to make sure it doesn’t stay slow. With that being said, the way they are doing the match this year makes me excited regardless.
Final Thoughts:
Overall it was another good SmackDown highlighting the women. In fact, for the past several weeks, all shows have done a nice job for the ladies and given us all a lot to talk about.
The “climb the corporate ladder” version of the MITB match this year intrigues me. I am looking forward to it. My big fear is that it may open the gates for Shayna Baszler to dominate much like she did at Elimination Chamber. If that is the case, then that will make this a waste of time. Regardless, I am very impressed with these alternate ways WWE is planning to do matches without having a crowd.
What were your thoughts on SmackDown this week? Who were your Winners & Losers? Leave what you are thinking in the comment section below.
The ladies of WWE are keeping busy with their social media attributes as they participate in the #DontRushChallenge. This trend of – presenting their best selves in a matter of seconds – is making its way around social media and many favorites of the women’s division gladly jumped on bored. In a time of most … Read more
The last night prior to the taped “Too Big For Just One Night” WrestleMania weekend and the women were here to entertain. The match of the night was a Triple Threat match between three of Bayley’s WrestleMania opponents. Bayley will be defending her SmackDown Women’s Championship in a Fatal Five-way Elimination Match this weekend. Naomi, … Read more
One of the most anticipated matches for WrestleMania 36 is Otis vs. Dolph Ziggler. And while she’s not actually in this match, Mandy Rose has a huge role that could decide the fate of this building love story. The last several months saw Otis trying to win over Mandy Rose, but many of his attempts … Read more
It is being reported by WrestleVotes that there was an original plan for Fire & Desire to call it quits as a tag team leading up to WrestleMania. This was a result of the recent storyline involving Heavy Machinery and Dolph Ziggler/Robert Roode. For the past several months, Mandy Rose was originally in a potential … Read more
Tonight is a special night. It is Valentine’s Day and Mandy Rose has her much anticipated date with Otis. These two have a love that is blooming like a beautiful orchid and we all get to witness it. Two weeks ago Otis asked Mandy out on a date for the following week. She stated that … Read more
Mandy Rose revealed on Bradley Martyn’s Youtube channel that she has signed a new 5 year deal with WWE. Rose and Sonya Deville appeared on the Jan, 22 episode of the workout show where they discussed their friendship, WWE schedule, workouts and life on the road. At the 15:17 minute mark, Rose can be heard … Read more
This week’s Friday Night SmackDown didn’t exactly go as advertised. The advertised match between Lacey Evans and Sasha Banks didn’t even take place. SmackDown Women’s Champion Bayley was there however to alert Evans of Banks’ no-show. Although the build-up for Evans being Bayley’s next title opponent was a good thing to see, having an advertised … Read more
WWE recently posted their “5 Superstars who will break out in 2020” on their List This segment. They paired Fire & Desire together as a tag team to watch out for the new year. Their close bond was a focus throughout the mention with their friendship dating back to Tough Enough.
It was explained that 2019 was a “huge year” for the team which many fans may disagree with. Last year started off strong as the team would battle Asuka with Mandy Rose getting a SmackDown Women’s Championship match at Fastlane.
After that loss, however, the downhill slope would continue through the rest of the year. This includes a potential WrestleMania match that was scrapped as seen on Total Divas that would have involved Sonya Deville (or Mandy Rose) in a match against Asuka.
Credit: WWE
For the back half of 2019, Fire & Desire would continue to be utilized but found themselves on the losing end of many matches. This would halt any prior upward rising to the top they may have seen earlier in the year. The irony in them being considered potential breakout stars in 2020 is that in recent weeks they have been hinting at a break-up.
Credit: WWE
Also on this list was Dakota Kai. Kai has had a very emotional year as she spent the majority of 2019 on the sidelines due to a torn ACL injury. She would return in late September and had a mixture of wins and losses. Her biggest moment was when she turned heel at NXT TakeOver: WarGames and this turn could potential push her momentum forward in the new year. With Rhea Ripley being the new NXT Women’s Champion, Kai could certainly be a viable opponent.
What are your thoughts on WWE listing Fire & Desire as well as Dakota Kai as potential break out stars of 2020? Leave your thoughts in the comment section below!
