Tag: Divas

NXT Stars making transition to the main roster?

It is being reported via wrestlinginc.com that word within WWE is that the direction of NXT has changed as of late. HHH loves the praise he gets on NXT and he’s looking to capitalize on that.

Originally NXT was meant for “rookies” to learn and eventually establish themselves as stars to be called up to the big leagues known as Raw and SmackDown. However that tune has changed as of late. Now what HHH wants to do is take well established indie wrestlers (more specifically the ones in ROH) wait till their contracts expire and then call them up to NXT. Right now the feeling is NXT is a brand within itself and if you have experimented wrestlers your bound to get great matches.

Now as far as well known faces of NXT there has been no talks of NXT champion Kevin Owens or former champion Sami Zayn being called up to the main roster just yet. There  has been talks though of calling NXT women’s champion Sasha Banks up to the main roster along with Adrian Neville and possibly Charlotte. Word is that if these calls up happen it’ll be sometime after WrestleMania.

That doesn’t surprise me especially if one of those 3 debut on Raw the next night. The raw after mania is always a highly rated Raw and further more last year when Paige debuted is proof that there’s no better way to do it.

How do you guys feel about these reports? Does it make you excited and hopeful for the future? I know it does for me. Let us know your thoughts in the comment section.

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)

The Bella’s vs Paige and AJ at mania? 

It’s that time again to take a trip into the rumor mill. The feeling backstage is that the divas match at mania will be the Bella’s vs Paige and AJ. AJ’s return this past Monday seems to almost have cemented that claim, so looks like my buddy Trevor may be on to something here.

AJ Lee had been absent for 3 months after dropping the tittle to the current champion Nikki Bella. In a backstage segment AJ said “since her enemy is now the enemy of her enemy that Paige and her are now friends”. Had a hard time keeping up with that tongue  twister? What AJ means is that she’s willing to look past the differences her and Paige may have had to take down a common enemy in the Bella’s.

A lot of people backstage where unsure of how AJ’s return would be recieved especially since Stephanie McMahon was legitimately upset and embarrassed over AJ calling her out in a tweet regarding the unfair treatment of the divas.

Putting all that aside though Stephanie knows that AJ’s return is “what’s best for business and knows full well that a match like this is needed at mania. All and all I hope this means that a lengthy divas match is set for mania. Paige and AJ are the wrestling communities darlings and the Bella’s have improved tremendously and right now the “Bella Army” is stronger then ever. Add these four women to a 15+ minute march and they will be sure to tear Levi’s stadium down

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)

AJ Lee returns

Yesterday Monday Night Raw took place from Newhawk New Jersey. There was a divas title rematch from Fastlane which featured the champion Nikki Bella taking on the challenger Paige. To our delight the match was nearly 15 mins and the crowd got into it as well. At one point during the match it looked like Paige was going to become a 3 time divas champion by submitting Nikki via PTO but Brie Bella made sure that didn’t happen, breaking it up causing the DQ

As usual the Bella’s were looking to double team Paige which they succeeded in for awhile and this sent the crowd into a frenzy of “AJ” chants. The Jersey crowd soon got what they wanted when the familiar tune of “light it up” filled the arena and the hometown hero herself AJ Lee came charging down the ring. Yes ladies and gents instead of skipping AJ ran to the ring.

Once in the ring AJ started whaling away on Brie Bella but the numbers gain seemed to be to much as Nikki blindsided AJ getting the uperhand, that didn’t last forever though because  Paige then comes to the aid of AJ. The frenemies then do a little double trouble of their own to clear the ring and send the Bella’s running scared.

This moment was great and showed that when executed properly the divas can have some mark out worthy moments too. Now that AJ is back what does it say for the divas divison? Could this mean a Bella’s vs Paige and AJ match at mania? Would it mean that AJ and Paige can be the next legit women’s team aside from the Bella’s?(site owner Trevor Decker seems to think so) You know what they say keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

We must take into consideration that a program with Stephanie vs AJ has been something the WWE universe has wanted for quite sometime and with the exchange on Twitter that AJ and Stephanie had last week it would be great for WWE to capitalize on that.

Whatever is next for the WWE divas after last nights turn of events it looks like it’s going to be great. After all there was a backstage exchange involving both Paige and AJ where AJ said quote: “here to give divas a chance, can the AJ and Paige tag team that Trevor believes in to over more then their feud did and can it be what’s needed to take the divas to new highs? Looks like we’ll have to watch to find out

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)

#GiveDivasAChance

I just witnessed the best 1:30 video of my life and is my duty to share it with you guys. This video sums up exactly what #GiveDivasAChance truly means. THIS is way we need to join the movement, THIS is why there needs to be change.

Kudos to whoever made this

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)

AJ Lee Speaks out against unfair treatment of the divas

Earlier today we posted an article on the site discussing the Twitter trend #GiveDivasAChance and the importance of those words. Often times WWE fans are very vocal about the change they want to see but more often then not are ignored. What happenens though when one of WWE’s biggest stars speak up to the powers that be?

That’s exactly what happened today when former two time divas champion AJ Lee tweeted to Stephanie McMahon. The tweet read

“@StephMcMahon Your female wrestlers have record selling merchandise & have starred in the highest rated segment of the show several times”

Followed by

“@StephMcMahon And yet they receive a fraction of the wages & screen time of the majority of the male roster. #UseYourVoice”

Folks hell has frozen over because for once in a very long time I agree 100% with what AJ had to say. In fact before this tweet was even sent out my best friend and I had a conversation in which we agreed that if an AJ return is what it takes to get the divas back on the map then we’re all for it. However with AJ’s future in the WWE being unknown who knows when and if that’ll even happen.

Can this tweet from AJ be what sparks the catalyst for change? Is AJ Lee “the voice of the voiceless” of the divas division? Can this tweet lead up to a possible AJ vs Stephanie McMahon match in the future? So many questions are left to be answered.

One thing is Forsure though the powers that be can’t ignore so many screaming voices forever

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91

Women wrestling Matters

Coming off the heels of a 40 sec divas tag team match last night between the Bella Twins vs Paige and Emma, it has sparked displeasure umong the WWE universe. Not only was the live crowd pissed but so were the fans watching at home.  So much so that last night leading into today one of the top trends on Twitter is #GiveDivasAChance. On one hand this makes me extremely happy but on the other hand bothers me to my core. I’m upset because it shouldn’t even be a discussion and displeasure to begin with. Tell me how is it ok that Raw is a 3 hour show and the divas don’t even get a minute of TV time?! Excuse my language here but that’s complete and utter BULLSHIT

These women sacrifice just as much as the guys do. They get inured, wrestle injured, miss out on life events, spend lots of times away from their families all for the sake of our entertainment. They deserve more then a few seconds on our television screens. 

Now on to why this trend makes me happy. It’s about DAMN TIME the WWE universe is waking up and seeing that these women are getting the short end of the stick. We here at WrestlingNewsBlog have been strong advocates of  Women wrestling for years. We would always constantly say they deserved more respect in a male dominated business. We even made a lengthy portion of our then weekly podcast to highlight the happenings of women wrestling. Hell when I signed on as a contributor here nearly 3 years ago my soul purpose was to cover the Divas divison on Raw and Smackdown.

I would go on fellow wrestling news sites and Facebook pages only to see people saying things like “these women can’t even wrestle” blah blah blah blah blah…  It would inferiate me because I would be like “HELLO WHAT DO YOU EXPECT WHEN THEY’RE GIVEN LESS THEN A MINITUE TO PROVE THEMSELVES”. I know you guys know that a lot of work goes into putting on a great match. Everything from the characters involved, the chemistry between opponents, the story being told and of corse the Chorography. Take all of that into consideration and of corse these women are going to produce quote “sloppy” matches.

The problem here isn’t the Divas or what we here like to call them “women wrestlers”. The problem is Vince McMahon and his out dated ideas along with  his soap opera excuse of a writing team. They need to open their eyes and realize that right now more then ever is the perfect time for women to florish in the sports industry. Now not to compare apples to oranges but Vince can learn a lot from Sean Shelby and Lorenzo Feretta of the UFC. This Saturday at UFC184 is a prime example with both headline fights being fights involving WOMEN!! Now I’m not saying ufc is all high and mighty, they still have A LOT of work to do but at least their moving ahead with the times.

What Vince and company need to realize (just like everyone else has) is that women wrestling appeals to a huge portion of fans and further more brings new eyes to the product. After all the inception of Total Divas is proof of that.

I remember in 2004 Raw took place in Cameron North Carolina and the main event that evening was the WWE Womens champion Trish Stratus  defending her title against her greatest rival Lita. That match lasted well over 15 mins and till this day is my favorite match of all time.

I just want to get back to those days. The days were girls had different characters, long lasting and meaningful feuds, and when it was clear that they were a force to be reckon with. 

It’s time that the women of the WWE start kicking ass and taking names. We can help them get there guys. Are voice matters so I ask that you join us and use #GiveDivasAChance its time for a better and brighter day for these women 

-Vanessa (GreatLove91)

AJ Lee accepts the Slammy Award for Diva of the year

Yesterday AJ picked up the award for Diva of the year at the Slammys on Raw. In her acceptance speech she name dropped some of the NXT wrestlers such as Bayley and Sasha Banks. She even named dropped Emma and Paige. It was a moment that generated mixed reactions.

For the most part people saw it as AJ giving the future of the company respect a passing of the torch so to speak, while others thought it as a diss to the total divas cast?

How so you ask? Well one would argue why couldn’t she had named droop Naomi, or Eva, or summer, or even her opponent for this Sunday Nikki Bella? Not to mention the fact that Nikki posted what seemed like a shoot to AJ Lee on her Instagram account. (Check it out here) http://instagram.com/p/wXv2ucCkJE/

So what do you think was it a diss or a sign of respect? No matter what side your on this moment has people taking and after all that’s the good thing. One should also take notice that AJ isn’t advertised for any WWE events after this Sundays TLC&stairs PPV this Sunday. Was last night AJ’s final Raw appearance? Only time will tell and I’m sure it’ll be in the near future.

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)

Lana is pitch perfect

Now why are we sharing a movie trailer for “pitch perfect 2” that just hit the air waves moments ago on the Ellen Show you ask? Well it’s because none other then WWE’s CJ Perry better known as “The Ravishing Russian Lana” is making an appearance on the big screen once again. Now if you’re unfamiliar with the first film “pitch perfect” Lana made a few cameos and it looks like she’s back in a more featured role perhaps? I was a huge fan of the first film so I can’t wait to lay my eyes on the sequel.

Speaking for everyone here at vasquezsports we’re so happy for CJ and can’t wait to see the film. What about you guys are you excited? Let us know in the comments below.

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91$

AJ Lee Down For Divas Inside Hell In A Cell

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AJ Lee said she would like to have a Hell In A Cell Match for the Divas. She was asked if we’ll ever see Divas in a Hell In A Cell Match during a interview with DC 101. AJ said:

“I can tell you for sure that women like myself and Paige are down for it, and I think more than capable of hanging with the guys in that kind of scenario, because we’re insane and we like to jump off of stuff!” “I think if anyone could do it we could, but if it’s not in my generation, it needs to happen someday, and I really think women could handle that.”

For the full AJ Lee interview go to DC101.com

Source: Bleacher Report

Stephanie McMahon vs Brie Bella at Summerslam?

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As someone who grew up in the attitude era I have always LOVED Stephanie McMahon’s hellish character. She truly was someone I loved to hate. That being said I’m all for the possibility of her returning to the ring at Summerslam to take on Brie Bella.

This tension between the ladies has been brewing since before Wrestlemania. As soon as Brie Bella got involved in the Daniel Bryan vs the authority storyline there was no doubt in my mind and in the rest of DTRT’s mind that it would only be a matter of time before we saw the billon dollar princess take on Brie Bella. In fact we thought we would’ve gotten that match at payback.

Instead of getting the match though all we got was a confrontation in where Stephanie tried to infamously fire Brie but Brie beat her to the punch by quitting & literally slapping the piss out of Stephanie. (I’m still upset that the wwe never mentioned the piss)

Anyway after last night this whole Brie Bella & Stephanie McMahon angle has reached it’s boiling point. Last night WWE did something brilliant & unexpected. Brie Bella was a member of the audience watching her sister Nikki Bella take on Rosa Mendes, Alicia Fox Cameron, and Eva Marie. To no surprise Nikki got beat down and then afterwards Stephanie turned on her hellish charm in a way that only she can and pretty much called Brie a coward for abandoning her sister for her husband (Daniel Bryan). Brie’s response was priceless. She called Stephanie the word she HATES to be called. Brie called her a BITCH

What happens next is vantage Stephanie because she slapped the taste out of Brie’s mouth causing a mini cat fight that security had to break up, BUT WAIT it doesn’t end there. Later in the show Stephanie McMahon was arrested for battery!!!! Why you ask?? Well she slapped a “fan” I mean Brie isn’t employed by the company & she did have a ticket to the show.

Clearly this is all a part of the storyline & Stephanie really didn’t get arrested but this adds fuel to the fire forsure. As Stephanie was getting arrested Brie is shown in the crowd and Stephanie said “you’re gonna pay”

So here’s what I’m thinking. When Stephanie says you’re gonna pay my immediate thought is that Stephanie is going to take matters into her own hands & what better way to do that then to take it to her in the squared circle? I’m thinking that Stephanie’s anger will get the best of her leading to her reinstating Brie in order for the match to be official. Either way I’m sure we’re in for a treat for the upcoming weeks leading to Summerslam. What do you guys think? Does this possibility sound intriguing? More importantly who’s side are you on? Sound off let us know.

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)