Total Divas will return in early 2016 with a few changes to its cast.
In a new press release, E! has confirmed the lineup for season five: Alicia Fox, Brie Bella, Eva Marie, Natalya, Nikki Bella, Paige, Rosa Mendes and Tough Enough runner up Amanda.
Amanda, who will go by the nickname Mandy, is described in the press release as, “bringing her own flavor to the already dynamic group and looking to prove she belongs amongst the veteran Divas.”
This marks Rosa’s return to the cast. She first joined the show at the start of season 3, but was dropped at the start of season 4.
The only Diva to leave the cast is Naomi, who confirmed her departure last month.
A premiere date has not been confirmed outside of the “early 2016” window, though it may be paired again with Kelly Kelly‘s WAGS, which was recently renewed for a second season set to premiere next year.
Sunday, February 28, 2016
Chris Jericho, AJ Styles & Mark Henry def. The New Day
How do you follow up the epic rubber match between Chris Jericho and AJ Styles at WWE Fastlane? Well, teaming the two ultra-competitive Superstars together alongside The World’s Strongest Man was a pretty good start — especially when their opponents were The New Day.
Earlier on SmackDown, Mark Henry agreed to join Y2J and The Phenomenal One against the WWE Tag Team Champions, creating a knockdown, drag-out brawl from the first moment.
In spite of the offense set forth by the always dangerous Big E, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, in the end the titleholders’ opposition ultimately rose above — thanks to a genuine moment of sacrifice.
When order completely broke down, Chris Jericho stepped in front of Kingston’s oncoming assault. This ultimately paved the way for Styles to make Woods tap out to the Calf Crusher.
When it comes to Jericho and Styles, it is quickly becoming clear: The best of adversaries can turn out to be even stronger tag team partners.
R-Truth def. Heath Slater
As it turned out, The Social Outcasts weren’t the only Superstars who decided to lurk at ringside for Heath Slater’s contest against R-Truth. Goldust opted to get up close and personal to cheer on his would-be partner.
His presence proved to be the difference, too. When Slater’s cohorts attempted to leap up on the ring apron and interfere, Goldust used their actions against them by slapping Slater — when the referee was occupied — right into Truth’s backslide for the pin.
Did R-Truth want Goldust’s help? Maybe not. But the result was simple electrifying nonetheless.
His presence proved to be the difference, too. When Slater’s cohorts attempted to leap up on the ring apron and interfere, Goldust used their actions against them by slapping Slater — when the referee was occupied — right into Truth’s backslide for the pin.
Did R-Truth want Goldust’s help? Maybe not. But the result was simple electrifying nonetheless.
Natalya def. Becky Lynch
The Irish Lass Kicker’s explosive match against Natalya was suddenly cut short when Naomi and Tamina decided to take out The Queen of Harts and forced the referee to call for the bell.
But when they went in the ring to deliver a follow-up assault on Becky, Sasha Banks arrived to thwart their actions in a hurry.
As the smoke cleared, Divas Champion Charlotte and Ric Flair joined the party, revealing that Becky and Sasha will battle in Divas Title No. 1 contender’s match this Monday on Raw.
But when they went in the ring to deliver a follow-up assault on Becky, Sasha Banks arrived to thwart their actions in a hurry.
As the smoke cleared, Divas Champion Charlotte and Ric Flair joined the party, revealing that Becky and Sasha will battle in Divas Title No. 1 contender’s match this Monday on Raw.
Kevin Owens def. Big Show by Count-Out
Earlier in the day in a Facebook exclusive, Kevin Owens offered an Intercontinental Championship rematch to Dean Ambrose. The Lunatic Fringe was not in the building, however, following Brock Lesnar’s attack on Monday’s Raw. That’s when Big Show stepped into the picture, more than happy to give the brash titleholder a challenge of gigantic proportions.
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In the hard-fought, subsequent SmackDown contest, the two Superstars brawled all the way to the top rope. There, The Prizefighter caught the giant off-guard when he took out his leg and sent The World’s Largest Athlete crashing down onto the ropes.
Writhing in pain, Big Show fell to the ringside floor and Owens was ultimately awarded a victory by count-out.
WWE takes over the 2016 Academy Awards
The Academy Awards are upon us once again, and in honor of Hollywood’s
annual celebration of moviemaking — or as we like to think of it,
Tinseltown’s version of the Slammy Awards — WWE.com has given eight
talked-about Oscar contenders a sports-entertainment spin. Meet the
nominees below, then download and print your own versions of these movie
mash-ups.
Sting has vanished. In his absence, the sinister New World Order has
risen from the ashes of WCW and will not rest until The Icon has been
destroyed.
Meanwhile, powerful forces are amassing in Stamford, Conn., as “Stone
Cold” Steve Austin, The Rock, Mankind and the evil Undertaker seek to
obliterate the Atlanta-based organization that Sting has built,
dominating Monday nights with its ultimate weapon: The Attitude Era.
As WWE prepares to strike, a bold contingent of WCW competitors
embark on a last-ditch effort to find The Stinger, end The New World
Order and restore peace to sports-entertainment.
Roman Reigns undergoes surgery following Triple H attack
Roman Reigns undergoes surgery following Triple H attack facebook twitter tumblr pinterest email 2/24/16, 5:30 p.m. UPDATE: Roman Reigns sent WWE.com an exclusive photo highlighting day 2 of his recovery. - Roman Reigns underwent surgery on Tuesday in Tampa, Fla., to repair a shattered nose, sustained at the hands of WWE World Heavyweight Champion Triple H on Raw, WWE.com can confirm. In a brawl after the night’s main event, The Game repeatedly slammed Reigns’ face into the announce desk, then Pedigreed his WrestleMania opponent onto the steel steps. “Roman underwent nasal reconstruction surgery, which consisted of a deviated septum that was fixed and realigned,” WWE Senior Ringside Physician Dr. Chris Amann told WWE.com. “He also had a turbinate that was also fixed as well as a reduction of a nasal fracture Reigns will continue to undergo observation as he recuperates but a timetable for his return to action has not yet been discussed. After the procedure, Reigns tweeted out the following photos, revealing his post-surgery protective nose guard.” After the procedure, Reigns tweeted out the following photo, revealing his post-surgery protective nose guard. Video of the attack | More photos WWE also received an exclusive photo, posted to Instagram. Stay with WWE.com as more details on Reigns’ condition become available.
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