Ivelisse on NWA title match, Diamante, and gratitude towards AEW

Warren Hayes of Bell To Belles had the opportunity to sit down with Ivelisse to discuss her recent success at All Elite Wrestling (AEW), the story behind teaming up with Diamante, and her emotions leading up to the NWA World Women’s Championship match. Bell To Belles had to ask: was there an AEW contract in the works for Ivelisse? …Obviously I’ve been featured a lot … Continue reading Ivelisse on NWA title match, Diamante, and gratitude towards AEW

Kristen AshlySeptember 15, 2020July 28, 2022Leave a comment

All Elite Wrestling, News

Ivelisse and Diamante win the AEW Women’s Tag Team Cup

On Saturday, AEW aired the finals of the Women’s Tag Team Cup Tournament where Ivelisse and Diamante defeated the early favorites. Last round, Ivelisse and Diamante beat the team of Anna Jay and Tay Conti. Meanwhile, Brandi Rhodes and Allie managed to survive Swole Family with some interference from Britt Baker. The Nightmare Sister entered the night as favorites to win “The Deadly Draw.” After … Continue reading Ivelisse and Diamante win the AEW Women’s Tag Team Cup

August 22, 2020July 28, 2022Leave a comment

All Elite Wrestling, Op-ed

AEW’s Disservice to its International Talent

This Wednesday, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) will showcase a match featuring two women of Hispanic heritage: Diamante and Ivelisse Velez. The match already has a significant amount of people talking, and the buzz surrounding it is unlike any women’s match AEW has presented thus far. Diamante and Ivelisse bring years of wrestling experience, but they also bring with them, personalities with which fans are already … Continue reading AEW’s Disservice to its International Talent

July 21, 2020July 28, 2022Leave a comment

Indies, News

SHINE 65 results, all champions retain

Last night in New York City, La Boom hosted SHINE 65. Three titles were on the line and all three champions successfully retained their titles in hard-hitting matches. Those in attendance were blown away by the edge of your seat matches that took place in NYC. Here are the full results from Feb 29’s Shine. 65. La Rosa Negra defeated Jay Raves. Candy Cartwright defeated … Continue reading SHINE 65 results, all champions retain

March 1, 2020July 28, 2022Leave a comment

Indies, News

Ivelisse to defend her title against Lindsay Snow at SHINE 65

Shine Champion, Ivelisse, will defend her championship against Lindsay Snow at SHINE 65. This will be Ivelisse’s first title defense since she won the belt from Mercedes Martinez at SHINE 64 on Dec. 14. Snow also wrestled at SHINE 64, where she was the runner-up in the Nova Championship Tournament. Natalia Markova was the victor in the final match, but Snow impressed many fans. Now, … Continue reading Ivelisse to defend her title against Lindsay Snow at SHINE 65

February 15, 2020July 28, 2022Leave a comment

Exclusives, Op-ed

Women wrestlers speak out for National Girls and Women in Sports Day

The Women’s Sports Foundation was founded in 1974, with the hope of advancing the lives of girls and women through sports and the positive impact of physical activity, focusing on programs like National Girls and Women in Sports Day. WSF’s mission is “to enable all girls and women to reach their potential in sports and life”, which they do by providing financial assistance to athletes, … Continue reading Women wrestlers speak out for National Girls and Women in Sports Day

Kristen AshlyFebruary 5, 2020July 28, 2022Leave a comment

Op-ed

The top five women’s tag teams of the 2010s

Last week, we commemorated the re-introduction of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship by ranking all four teams who have held them this year. However, it is important to recognize that WWE didn’t invent women’s tag team wrestling. That may sound contemptuous but as usual, they get more credit for using concepts others excelled with because of the size of their fanbase. While the company … Continue reading The top five women’s tag teams of the 2010s

December 29, 2019July 28, 2022Leave a comment

Indies, News

Shine 64 results, two new champions crowned

Last night in Chicago, SHINE 64 took place in front of a hot crowd. This was the second night of the two-day tournament to crown a new Nova Champion. After the completion of the semi and quarterfinals, Linsday Snow faced off against Natalie Markova. Markova was the winning of the match and is the new Nova Champion. In the main event of the night, Mercedes … Continue reading Shine 64 results, two new champions crowned

December 15, 2019July 28, 2022Leave a comment

Indies, News

Shine releases bracket for Nova Championship tournament

This weekend, Shine will crown a new Nova Champion. The former champion, Shotzi Blackheart, vacated the title prior to leaving for WWE. So, the promotion put together a list of talented women to vie for the championship in a two-day tournament. The first round takes place on Friday, Dec. 13 from Livonia, MI. Here are the matches that will take place in round 1 of … Continue reading Shine releases bracket for Nova Championship tournament

December 12, 2019July 28, 2022Leave a comment

News

Josh Rafferty sees space for Ivelisse and other women wrestlers in MMA

MMA trainer Josh Rafferty says there’s plenty of space in MMA for Ivelisse and other women wrestlers. The welterweight was interviewed by James Lynch of Fightful, where he states women wrestlers would be welcomed to transition to MMA, if they felt the desire. Rafferty also shared his thoughts on the possibility of Ivelisse moving to MMA. The Lucha Underground staple teased a move to MMA … Continue reading Josh Rafferty sees space for Ivelisse and other women wrestlers in MMA

Kristen AshlyMay 30, 2019July 29, 2022Leave a comment