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  • Mandy Leon’s Last ROH TV Tapings

    Long-standing ROH roster member Mandy Leon used her YouTube channel to capture a very bittersweet time for her. She decided to show her experience filming the last ROH TV tapings. As soon as the video starts, Mandy is sitting in her car outside of the famous ROH Dojo, and you can see her heart is a little broken, knowing that this may be the very last time that the roster is altogether. She admitted that she barely got any sleep the night before, and for a second, it seemed like she was getting a bit choked up. Mandy shows moments of the fun and boyish humor of Matt Taven and Dalton Castle as they play with their wrestling brawlers dolls and make shadow puppets on the walls. The festive Christmas TV taping set and the laughter filling the room allow you to forget that this is the last gathering of this wrestling family, at least that we know of at the moment. The women’s locker room is just as joyous and childlike as the women are all huddled around the big mirror to apply makeup. Holidead and Ashley Vox shared the same chair and huddled up like best friends. Footage from the control room captures the different matches being taped, like Trish Adora vs. Janai Kai. Even the refs and ring announcers are making sure that the emotions in the room are light and magical by belting out a rendition of the Laverne and Shirley theme song while doing the Radio City Rockettes high kicks on the ring apron. Mandy Leon taped one of her most essential matches in this video as she went against Willow Nightingale in a number one contender match for the ROH women’s championship. After the match, the women gathered to take a group photo on the entrance ramp but made time to fool around and mess with a few people before the camera flashed. Mandy continued to show her extraordinary optimism and hope that ROH could return and she could pick up where she left off. I know that I’m crossing my fingers and praying that ROH could come back stronger. A few roster members decided to chill out at a restaurant to unwind and turn up before they all went back to their respective lives in different parts of the country. Hey, I’m sure that they thought that if this is the end, then why not have the time of our lives! Seeing the different photographs, footage, and Mandy’s clear emotions when talking about the last ROH tapings got me in my feelings. However, I’m still going to keep hope alive that this is not the end for the company I love dearly. However, if it is the end, show your support and gratitude for what the women’s division has done this year and check out Final Battle: End of an Era on December 11 at 7 pm on Honor Club or FITE TV. #MandyLeon #ROH

  • Top 5 Moments: Naomi

    Glow- To shine brightly and steadily. Naomi (Trinity Fatu) has the beauty, style, and grace that screams all the Black Girl Magic ever since she entered the doors of the WWE. Naomi had shown her versatility from teaming up with Cameron to form the Funkadactyls in 2012 to being on Total Divas. Naomi deserves her flowers for kindness, creativity, and athleticism. She isn’t pushed enough, but that is a rant for another day. With that being said, here are five moments from Naomi’s career that I love. #5 Naomi & Her Glow Title WWE is known for having certain wrestlers have unique edition belts. In June 2017, Naomi debuted a new look to her SmackDown Women’s Championship. The title was called the “glow in the light” title, a belt enhanced with LED lights to match her “Feel the Glow” gimmick. The belt was eye-catching and something unique that I, for one, appreciated. While Naomi will lose her title at SummerSlam 201, this was a title that I wished had more time to shine. This title was also not available for fans to purchase though I would’ve loved to see it be one that fans could order. #4 Naomi & The FCW Diva’s Championship The FCW (Florida Championship Wrestling) Divas Championship was a championship for the developmental territory of WWE. On June 10, 2010, there was an eight-woman tournament. The tournament featured AJ Lee, Naomi (Naomi Night), Serena Debb, Tamina, Jamie Keyes, Aksana, Liviana, and Savannah. In the finals, we had Naomi vs. Serena Debb. Naomi will win this match, and she became the inaugural champion and the first African American to win the title. Naomi held the title for an impressive 189 days. The second-longest title reign was after Raquel Diaz (Shaul Guerrero), who had it for 197 days. This title will eventually become the NXT Women’s Championship. #3 Naomi & AJ Lee (NXT Season 3) Naomi and AJ were 2 of the contestants on NXT Season 3, Diva exclusive having only women on this season. The women included rookie divas being paired with pros. We had A.J. Lee paired with Primo, Jamie paired with The Bellas, Maxine paired with Alicia Fox, Aksana paired with Goldust, Kaitlyn paired with Vickie Guerrero, and Naomi paired with Kelly Kelly. One of the matches this era produced was the match-up between AJ Lee and Naomi on November 23, 2010 (my birthday). This match doesn’t get talked about enough as both women showcased their skills and allowed them to shine. I would’ve loved to see both AJ and Naomi have a solid feud, but WWE never gave that to us. Both were rookies, and both shared a hell of a match. While some may disagree with me, I stand with this match. #2 WrestleMania Women’s Battle Royal The inaugural woman Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal was featured on the Kickoff Show for WrestleMania 34. This match featured amazing women like Sasha Banks, Natalya, Bayley, Dakota Kai, Bianca Belair, and Naomi. Bayley thought she had won the match, but Naomi was never eliminated. Naomi eliminated Bayley and became the inaugural winner for the first WrestleMania Women’s Battle Royal. She received a trophy for this moment. This was also her second big victory at back-to-back years at WrestleMania. Extra Moments: Team B.A.D. & Royal Rumble Moments Team B.A.D. (Beautiful and Dangerous) was made up of Naomi, Tamina, and Sasha Banks, the latter joining in a bit later. Naomi and Tamina were constantly outnumbered by The Bellas and Alicia Fox and Stephanie McMahon called for a “revolution” of the diva’s division. She introduced the debuting NXT Women’s Champion Sasha to join them. This faction could’ve been a big thing, but they didn’t last that long. However, I loved them together. Naomi also had some amazing Royal Rumble moments that always had me cheering for her to win the rumble. She has used the barricades, the ring steps, and the announcer chair to avoid elimination. One of my favorites was in the 2021 Royal Rumble she had a spot with Bianca Belair involving using Bianca’s hair to stay in the match and I loved it. They worked together and it was a highlight for me. # 1 Naomi and WrestleMania 33 Naomi first won the SmackDown’s Women’s Championship on February 12, 2017, at Elimination Chamber. She competed against Alexa Bliss and was victorious. Naomi became the SmackDown Women’s Champion for the first time. This was also pretty monumental because she became the first African American woman to hold this title. However, her reign was cut short as she sustained an injury at Elimination Chamber, leading her to relinquish the title. Alexa regained the title during that time after defeating Becky Lynch. This leads us to a Smackdown Women’s Championship six-pack challenge at WrestleMania 33, where Alexa would defend her title against Carmella, Becky Lynch, Natalya, Mickie James, and Queen Naomi. Naomi was a surprise entrance to the crowd of Orlando, which is her hometown. Naomi was gone for about a month, and she came in ready to regain the gold she had never lost. Naomi was able to make Alexa Bliss submit to win the title back. This match was also the first time the SmackDown Women’s Championship was defended at WrestleMania. Naomi would go on to hold the belt for 140 days. I can’t wait to see what Naomi does next in WWE. And with this storyline with Sonya Deville, I’m hoping it leads with Naomi being a top name and winning the title again soon. Naomi is one of my favorites, and it’s time people notice how she is the package that needs to be pushed much more. Until next time, this is Katrina signing out. #SashaBanks #Wrestlemania33 #TeamBAD #FloridaChampionshipWrestling #AJLee #AlexaBliss #WrestleMania #TheUsos #Tamina #FCW #nxt #FeeltheGlow #Women039sBattleRoyal #Funkadactyls #Naomi #BiancaBelair #TheBellas #Cameron #KellyKelly #TrinityFatu

  • An Open Letter To Naomi

    Trinity Fatu: The first of her name. Bringer of the Glow. Inaugural FCW Divas Champion. First African American Smackdown Women’s Champion and 2-time Smackdown women’s champion. 2018 Battle Royal Winner. 2013 Slammy Award Winner. 2018 Most Underrated Superstar of the Year. Total Diva. Tik Tok Queen Dancer. Wife. Mother. Daughter. Naomi… It seems like The Funkadactyls were just a thing, and we couldn’t wait to see what you all had in store for us. Backstage, you’ve earned a reputation for being warm, approachable, and safe. You radiate love, peace, and happiness whenever you’re around. As one of the most athletic women in the locker room, your ability is undeniable. You have been an inspiration to many and a pillar of female empowerment and wrestling representation. Many women from all walks of life can identify with you. Throughout WWE programming and in your personal life, you have supplied so many memorable moments. Seeing you on television every week is something so many of us look forward to, but what’s happening to you now isn’t ok. Considering your accomplishments, the treatment you’ve received thus far is nothing short of demeaning. Many of us were hurt by Sonya Deville’s actions on Friday night, on a personal note, although it is entertainment. We know that, and this isn’t enough. The opposite of what you deserve is what you’re getting. We appreciate your perseverance and fortitude in the face of adversity. Thank you for gracefully coping with the criticism and attacks you’ve been subjected to. Thank you for valuing yourself enough to take a break from this whenever you need it. Thank you for providing us with a source of inspiration and hope. Please know that the Naomob is here for all your current and future ventures. Please understand that the Naomob rises every day for you. Regardless of how the writer’s room treats you, we are here for you. Even with all of this, we will still tune in to Smackdown to see what you have to offer. Finally, you’ll be able to get your hands on Sonya and give her the treatment she truly deserves. We can’t wait to see what you do with the rest of your time as you continue to give of yourself and your abilities. But One thing is for sure: things must change quickly. Naomob will no longer stand by and do nothing while they misuse you. If you take anything away from this, please take this: WE. RIDE. FOR. NAOMI Always have and always will! With gratitude, admiration, and all seriousness, Meka Billy If you ride for Naomi like we do, and want to show support, Women’s Wrestling Talk has you covered! Click here to buy our “We Ride For Naomi” merch! Also, to watch the amazing interview with Naomi and our very own TK Trinidad, check it out here! #Glow #Naomi #WWE

  • #IMPACTRecap: Is Lady Frost Hard to Kill? Former Knockouts Champion and Hall of Famer Seems To Think

    On Before The Impact, Lady Frost shows the Impact Zone just why she belongs here. In her first match under contract in Impact Wrestling, she defeated Undead Bridesmaid Kimber Lee in a clean victory. This win gives her the momentum she needs as she begins her path of being a Knockout. She spoke to Gia Miller briefly after the match. She said, “It’s about time. It feels good to become an Impact Knockout officially. This is the hottest women’s division, and they are getting the coolest wrestler they will ever meet!” As she discussed her plans and purpose, she was interrupted by the EVP of Impact Wrestling, Scott D’amore. He welcomed Lady Frost to Impact and finally gave everyone the announcement they had been waiting for. However, that announcement came with an unexpected twist. The competitors for the first-ever Knockouts Ultimate X match were revealed by Impact Wrestling Hall of Famer, Gail Kim, announcing her as the newest member of the Impact management team. She reported that Hard to Kill would include: Lady Frost, Tasha Steelz, Rosemary, Chelsea Green, Jordynne Grace, and Rachael Ellering. Homecoming King and Queen Matthew Rehwoldt and Deonna Purrazzo prove their strength together as a team once again. Over time, they have become one of the most dominating teams in the Impact Zone, with no plans to stop their domination. Gaining a victory over Impact veteran Chris Sabin and current Knockouts Champion, Mickie James, gives The Virtuosa quite the momentum over James heading into Hard to Kill. Since James did not take the pinfall, she will undoubtedly have something to say on the stolen victory next week. The IInspiration and The Influence spoke to Gia Miller before their match against all four members of Decay. While Jessica McCay and Tenille Dashwood tried to figure out who would speak first, Madison Rayne stepped in and said, “It’s been a great week; you know we spent a lot of time with The IInspiration, and it’s been a pleasure getting to know you ladies – I have high hopes for this match.” The IInspiration replied in sync, “WE APPRECIATE YOU!” As confusion over a supergroup name began, The IInspiration left for the match as Rayne pulled Dashwood aside, questioning why she calls The IInspiration her friends. The supergroup could not seem to get it together, as Rayne and The IInspiration got into a shouting match in the middle of the match. Rosemary gained the victory for her team, pinning Dashwood after taking the deadly spear from The Demon Assassin. With this win, the opportunity for Rosemary and Havok at the Knockouts World Tag Team Championships could await them at Hard to Kill. Don’t miss your weekly #IMPACTRecap here exclusively on Women’s Wrestling Talk #RachaelEllering #LadyFrost #JordynneGrace #ChelseaGreen #ImpactWrestling #deonnapurrazzo #TashaSteelz #MickieJames #TheVirtuosa

  • Riho Survived A Grueling Match With Jamie Hayter Before Being Attack By AEW Women’s Champion Britt B

    On Wednesday, December 8, 2021, AEW made its way to Elmont, New York. This episode was at the UBS Arena, the home of The New York Islanders. There were tons of matches on the card, but only one women’s match. I found that quite disappointing, considering there were multiple women’s matches on the taping of AEW Dark Elevation, but I’ll get to that. Jamie Hayter vs. Riho This match-up between the two women was a solid match. I saw that Jamie had quite a few fans in the arena, but I was cheering for Riho. The backstory of this match is Riho earned an AEW Women’s World title match after beating Dr. Britt Baker on Dynamite two weeks ago. Riho was never eliminated during the All-Out Casino Battle Royale, which allowed her an opportunity for the title. Britt Baker had a lot to say on the side of the ring, and at points, Rebel did involve herself in the match multiple times. A moment that stood out to me was when Revel grabbed Riho’s foot. After Rebel tried to use this to her advantage, Riho countered with an avalanche crucifix bomb. She did that and followed up with a double knee strike. There was a good back and forth with both women who showed out in this match. Ultimately, Riho hit a Super Crucifix Bomb and a Flying Knee for the win. This match was one of the highlights for me. AEW did film some matches for next week’s AEW Dark Elevation. There were quite a few women’s matches on there. A few wrestlers I know from the indie scene as well. The matchups on AEW Dark Elevation will be: Red Velvet and Kris Statlander vs. Nikii Duke and Tina San Antonio Thunder Rosa vs. Gabby Ortiz Gunn Club vs. Joey Sweets, Antonio Zambrano, and Jack Tomlinson Emi Sakura vs. Notorious Mimi Tony Neese vs. Alex Reynolds Santana and Ortiz vs. Mike Verna and Anthony Gangone (Accompanied by Prince Nana) Anthony Ogogo vs. Jadeh Valo. My favorite for this lineup is the Red Velvet and Kris Statlander match. However, I won’t say too much as I don’t want to spoil it. #RedVelvet #NotoriousMimi #EmiSakura #JamieHayter #GabbyOrtiz #KrisStatlander #JadeCargill #NewYork #UBSArena #Riho #BrittBaker #ThunderRosa #AEW #NikiiDuke #TinaSanAntonio #RebelKel

  • Naomi Discusses Her Most Difficult Obstacle in WWE

    WWE Superstar Naomi discussed women’s wrestling on the newest episode of the Jalen Rose: Renaissance Man podcast. She revealed that she is still striving for more Smackdown TV time. “I believe, simply in general, I’m still fighting for TV time,” Naomi remarked. “Obtaining bouts that last more than two minutes.” Although you’re grateful because there are still so many women who don’t get TV time, it’s like, ‘right, I got two minutes.’ At least, that’s what I received. I have two minutes to demonstrate, prove, and rally support.’ But you want more. You need more, you understand? To flesh out those storylines and people.” Naomi went on to discuss the influence of social media, admitting that it has impacted the way she performs in the ring due to criticism. “It may have a detrimental impact on you,” Naomi remarked. “It was doing that to me because I am so passionate about my art and what I do.” So, when I saw horrible things, I said to myself, ‘OK, I don’t need to do that.’ They don’t like it, and I should stop doing it.’ But it affected the way I performed, and that wasn’t what brought me here. “Trusting myself, understanding what I’m excellent at, and believing in myself brought me here.” I learned how to channel it, balance it, and deal with social media today. “I believe it’s incredibly significant, and it’s not spoken about a lot,” she said. “You sort of need it because it’s a means to connect, and it’s almost like a part of our job.” However, you must also understand how to shut it off and filter it.” Women in wrestling make the most of the opportunities that come their way in WWE. On the other hand, Naomi wishes to keep pushing for more women’s chances regularly. “That opportunity has to exist. I’ve noticed that anytime women in our profession are given the opportunity, they consistently outperform. But it can’t be sporadic; it has to be consistent. So that’s what I’m still working for and fighting for, along with everyone else. Every day, every week.” #Naomi #WWE

  • Mission Pro Wrestling Presents: Silver Belles

    Thunder Rosa’s Mission Pro Wrestling and Hybrid Wrestling are teaming up this week to bring a massive show to the Texas Indy scene. Taking place in San Antonio, Silver Belles promises to be a thrilling production you won’t want to miss. The Salvation Army will receive a part of the proceeds from this event, including toys and other items. The show will also be available to be streamed on Title Match Network. from: Mission Pro You’ll get to see some of your favorite independent artists as well as some up-and-comers at Silver Belles. The Mission Pro Champion, Holidead, will defend her title against Black Widow in the main event. With a title defense on the line, The Renegade Twins will take on Blonde Force Trauma in a rematch of a long-running feud for the tag team titles. Also, it is hard to overlook a 7-way scramble match for the #1 Contender position for the Mission Pro Championship. Kayla Sparks, Sadie Lee Moss, Jennacide, La Rosa Negra, Jazmin Allure, Ashley D’Amboise, and Nikita Knight will compete in this one-of-a-kind event. Also listed for action you will find: Madi Wrenkowski vs Lady Frost Thunder Rosa and Anakin Rosa vs. Mighty Mara and JP Harlow Rache Chanel vs. Joey Gonzo KI Vibez and Brandon Vice vs. Ms. Michel and David Kidd Johnny Rocket vs. Jess E James vs. Chip Garrison vs. Casey Blackrose You can donate if you can’t attend the show but still want to help out by clicking this link. The Peacock Boys & Girls Club and the Angel Tree program will help from these donations. Mission Pro Wrestling has had an incredible year, and these wrestlers are ready to put on a show to close it out. Let us know if you plan to tune in. #Indies #MissionProWrestling #SilverBells

  • Fans Question WWE Reasons For Not Releasing Paige

    Paige has been with WWE since 2011, but it has been a while since the former Divas Champion appeared on WWE TV. Melter was asked about Paige’s status on the latest Wrestling Observer Radio episode and why the company has not released the superstar despite her absence. Recent budget cuts have jeopardized the jobs of several underutilized talents, and Paige has been on the inactive list for quite some time now. Melter speculated that WWE officials might feel Paige’s name still has a lot of value and that she could be brought in to pop a rating if required. Paige was forced to retire from the in-ring competition in 2018, and Melter felt people within WWE might be against the decision to release her due to the career-ending nature due to her injury. “Maybe they feel that there is value in her as far as appearances and things like that. That her name is strong enough and stuff that, it’s worth it to keep her employed and worth it for the company. Also, because of the injury and the career-ending nature of it, you know there may be some feelings regarding that as well,” said Dave Meltzer. Paige has not given up on resuming her in-ring career just yet, as the 29-year-old superstar recently revealed that she is actively working towards getting cleared to wrestle again. #Paige #WWE

  • On The Scroll 📲 With Ayla 💃🏾 Ep 10‼️

    On The Scroll 📲 With Ayla 💃🏾 Ep 10‼️ @aylathefox_ keeping you up to date on all women’s wrestling social media buzz 😍 . . This week: @kimber_lee90 means business, @thebrandirhodes set it off , Li….. nevermind she sad don’t speak on her TV name, heat builds between @russian_crushand @ivelissevelez #wrestlingblog #prowrestling #womenswrestling #wrestling #womenswrestlingtalk #WWE

  • Bianca Belair Speaks About Being A Black Woman In Wrestling

    In the last few years, Bianca Belair has become an iconic figure. She has proven herself as one of the biggest stars in professional wrestling today, thanks to her impressive accolades, accomplishments, and undeniable talent. Despite her now-famous status, Belair isn’t afraid to talk about the difficulties she’s faced. Belair recently appeared with Ebro Darden on Apple Music’s ‘The Message’ series to discuss various topics. Black women, Belair said, don’t have the luxury of simply going out to the ring and performing; additional pressure comes with it. “Yeah, it’s a whole different level of not just being a woman but being a Black woman and being an athlete and being in WWE and being the representation. I always say that we don’t have the privilege to go out there and just perform as a Black woman. There’s so much that’s on our shoulders. When I go out there specifically, I can’t speak for everyone else, but I’m not just worried about performing. I’m worried about representing and making sure I’m doing it the right way and knowing that my role, the role that I play, I inspire so many different people being a Black woman so, it’s added pressure when it comes to that and you know, with being — me and Sasha Banks being the first two Black women to ever main event WrestleMania, that was such a huge deal and anyone that goes back and watches that match, I get so emotional in the beginning of that match because I understood the significance of that moment and how powerful that moment is and how it doesn’t come about very often and I can’t wait until it becomes the new norm and so it’s definitely added pressure there but you know, for me it’s all about knowing my why and knowing — I always say this; I always go back to when I was a little girl and I think about the role models that influenced me and how it changed the whole trajectory of my life and how it influenced where I am right now and to think that I’m doing that for other people, that’s my role and that’s my why. But that’s that added pressure. We don’t have that privilege to go out there and perform and compete, and that’s all we’re worried about. It’s that added pressure of representing and representing the right way.” Belair was also able to open up about her experience being married to a wrestler, Montez Ford. Belair says: from: metro.co.uk “Also, just being a woman wrestler, it’s so many times when I walk into a venue, or I walk into an airport or just a public space and people — I’m with my husband [and] they go, ‘Oh, you’re a wrestler?’ And they understand my husband being a wrestler, but sometimes they look at me, and they say, ‘You’re a wrestler? You? You don’t look like a wrestler.’ What does that mean? What do you mean I don’t look like a wrestler, you know? And I want to change that perspective. We can be whatever we want to be. We can define what it means to be a female wrestler, whether we want to highlight our femininity. Whether we wanna highlight our strength, our beauty, whatever we wanna do, we can do that, and I want people to realize there isn’t one type of female wrestler in WWE.” Belair wraps up the interview with insight into the WWE Women’s locker room, saying: “Anyone can watch WWE and find someone that they can relate to, and that’s what’s amazing and magical about WWE, and being a female in WWE and being a part of the female locker room is that we all define what beauty means to us. I want that to be what people think of when they think of female wrestlers, and it’s not just one thing.” In this interview, Belair’s openness is a refreshing and welcoming addition to the ongoing conversations within the wrestling industry. *Quotes from Ebro Darden’s ‘The Message’ series with a H/T to POST Wrestling for the transcriptions. * #BiancaBelair #EST #womenswrestling

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