It’s been two weeks since we lost our Twin Magic on Monday nights, but for the first time since their WWE departure, the Bella Twins — Brie and Nikki Bella, aka Nicole and Brianna Garcia — are opening up to Diva Dirt in a world exclusive interview.

For the first time, Nicole and Bri discuss their decision to leave WWE in detail, what might have happened if one wanted to leave but not the other, and whether they may return down the line.

Plus, we take a trip down memory lane discussing their start in the business, the early days on SmackDown, their feud on ECW and much, much more. Nicole and Brianna share some funny stories in their signature humorous style (there were many laughs!) and find out what it’s like being the only sisters to win gold in WWE.

On top of that, the twins respond to being considered ‘models’ by one segment of fans, their take on ‘that article’ on WWE.com last year, and Colt Cabana’s comments on his podcast.

You don’t want to miss this interview!

Listen to the exclusive interview by clicking on the play button below or right-click here and select ‘Save Target As’.

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Chyna has been hospitalized after passing out in the lobby at the convention, according to the report.

As previously reported, Chyna collapsed at the same convention on Friday night, and on Thursday night, was ejected from a party after passing out in a pool.

This story just gets sadder and sadder…

On the May 17, 2012 episode of iMpact Wrestling Brooke Tessmacher & Velvet Sky challenged Gail Kim for the TNA Knockouts Championship in a three way match.

TNA Knockouts – May 17, 2012 iMpact Match – Knockouts Championship Match
Velvet Sky vs. Brooke Tessmacher vs. Gail Kim

- Out first is the always lovely Velvet Sky, followed by the smoking hot Brooke Tessmacher and then last, but certainly not least, the TNA Knockouts Champion Gail Kim. And as soon as the bell rings the champion wants out, but neither challenger is letting that happen. Brooke throws the champ down by her hair, and as Kim recovers Velvet decks her with a forearm, followed by an even stiffer one from Tessmacher, and then another one from Sky, into a boot from Tessmacher and then a nice Flying Clothesline from Velvet. Kim again tries to leave, only for Sky to pull her back in, Sky then hits her patented double Knee strikes, followed by a HUGE Flying Elbow from Tessmacher. Gail rolls to the outside, while the her challengers realize this isn’t a tag match and lock up. Brooke with a schoogirl for a one count. Velvet with a Small package for her own one count. Velvet locks in a nice, tight side Headlock, which Brooke eventually wiggles out of and sends her off the ropes, but Velvet stops Tessmacher’s momentum, with a kick. Sky goes running for the ropes, but Gail grabs her legs, and pulls her out of the ring. Kim goes after Brooke with a nice clothesline, followed by some stomps, before throwing her into the second rope and choking her out with her legs. At this Velvet tries to get back in the ring, but Kim is having none of that and rams into her, knocking the former Knockouts Champion off the rope. Kim pulls Tessmacher up and after a knee to the gut lays her out with a Sideslam Backbreaker. Gail then chokes out Brooke out and after a four count locks in a B-E-A-utiful Full Boston Crab, which leads to Velvet getting back in the match and locking in a Dragon Sleeper. Gail powers out of Velvet’s hold and tries to re-tighten her own hold, but Sky knocks her down with a kick to the back. Velvet keeps her momentum going with a couple elbows and then whips Kim into a corner. Velvet goes running for a Corner Splash, but misses as Gail pulls away. Kim then locks in a nice Octopus Submission on Brooke. Velvet comes from behind and tries for a Schoolgirl roll up, Gail rolls out and pins Brooke, but Velvet breaks it up. All three women are spent by this point, but Velvet digs deep and recovers first and goes after the Knockouts Champion. Brooke grabs her leg and tries to stop her, however Velvet just clubs her a couple times and tries for her In Yo’ Face, but Brooke reverses it and goes for the TessShocker, buy Velvet keeps her feet planted. The two then two around into a diving drop kick from the champion. All three women are now down and out. Gail and Brooke recover first and exchange forearms, before Kim goes for her Eat Defeat, but Tessmacher scouts the move and pushes the champion away. Brooke then turns around and gets taken down by an In Yo Face courtesy of Velvet Sky. Sky looks to get the three count and the Knockouts championship, however Gail breaks it, throws Sky to the outside and stack Brooke up getting the one, Two, THREE and succesfully retains her TNA Knockouts Championship, and crawls even closer to breaking her BFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF Madison Rayne’s record as the longest Knockouts Champion.

Winner: And Still Knockouts Champion Gail Kim at 4:41.

Thoughts: Really good match. All three women hits some nice, memorable spots. From the Awesome Boston Crab/Dragon Sleeper spot, to the Velvet/Brooke finisher reversal to Gail’s diving dropkick. It was all great and flowed really really well. My only complaint: Why give a nice strong Knockouts Championship match like this away for free? This could have easily been the Knockouts Match at Slammiversary. But who knows maybe this means TNA will finally bury the half-baked Valvet-Gail feud and either fully invest in Brooke Tessmacher or move on to a fresh feud like Angelina Love or Sarita or ODB. Come on TNA people are starting to get annoyed with Velvet Sky. It’s time to push some other talent. Put Velvet and Brooke in the Tag Team Division and let them run wild over there. Please.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRH2nZ0oZ5A

Also on iMpact watch as ODB competed in a Wild Card Battle Royale for Next Weeks Open Fight night, and Madison Rayne even makes an appearance, stalking her crush. (Which has yet to be revealed.)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAkX72m0w84

On the May 17, 2012 episode of iMpact Wrestling Brooke Tessmacher & Velvet Sky challenged Gail Kim for the TNA Knockouts Championship in a three way match.

TNA Knockouts – May 17, 2012 iMpact Match – Knockouts Championship Match
Velvet Sky vs. Brooke Tessmacher vs. Gail Kim

- Out first is the always lovely Velvet Sky, followed by the smoking hot Brooke Tessmacher and then last, but certainly not least, the TNA Knockouts Champion Gail Kim. And as soon as the bell rings the champion wants out, but neither challenger is letting that happen. Brooke throws the champ down by her hair, and as Kim recovers Velvet decks her with a forearm, followed by an even stiffer one from Tessmacher, and then another one from Sky, into a boot from Tessmacher and then a nice Flying Clothesline from Velvet. Kim again tries to leave, only for Sky to pull her back in, Sky then hits her patented double Knee strikes, followed by a HUGE Flying Elbow from Tessmacher. Gail rolls to the outside, while the her challengers realize this isn’t a tag match and lock up. Brooke with a schoogirl for a one count. Velvet with a Small package for her own one count. Velvet locks in a nice, tight side Headlock, which Brooke eventually wiggles out of and sends her off the ropes, but Velvet stops Tessmacher’s momentum, with a kick. Sky goes running for the ropes, but Gail grabs her legs, and pulls her out of the ring. Kim goes after Brooke with a nice clothesline, followed by some stomps, before throwing her into the second rope and choking her out with her legs. At this Velvet tries to get back in the ring, but Kim is having none of that and rams into her, knocking the former Knockouts Champion off the rope. Kim pulls Tessmacher up and after a knee to the gut lays her out with a Sideslam Backbreaker. Gail then chokes out Brooke out and after a four count locks in a B-E-A-utiful Full Boston Crab, which leads to Velvet getting back in the match and locking in a Dragon Sleeper. Gail powers out of Velvet’s hold and tries to re-tighten her own hold, but Sky knocks her down with a kick to the back. Velvet keeps her momentum going with a couple elbows and then whips Kim into a corner. Velvet goes running for a Corner Splash, but misses as Gail pulls away. Kim then locks in a nice Octopus Submission on Brooke. Velvet comes from behind and tries for a Schoolgirl roll up, Gail rolls out and pins Brooke, but Velvet breaks it up. All three women are spent by this point, but Velvet digs deep and recovers first and goes after the Knockouts Champion. Brooke grabs her leg and tries to stop her, however Velvet just clubs her a couple times and tries for her In Yo’ Face, but Brooke reverses it and goes for the TessShocker, buy Velvet keeps her feet planted. The two then two around into a diving drop kick from the champion. All three women are now down and out. Gail and Brooke recover first and exchange forearms, before Kim goes for her Eat Defeat, but Tessmacher scouts the move and pushes the champion away. Brooke then turns around and gets taken down by an In Yo Face courtesy of Velvet Sky. Sky looks to get the three count and the Knockouts championship, however Gail breaks it, throws Sky to the outside and stack Brooke up getting the one, Two, THREE and succesfully retains her TNA Knockouts Championship, and crawls even closer to breaking her BFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF Madison Rayne’s record as the longest Knockouts Champion.

Winner: And Still Knockouts Champion Gail Kim at 4:41.

Thoughts: Really good match. All three women hits some nice, memorable spots. From the Awesome Boston Crab/Dragon Sleeper spot, to the Velvet/Brooke finisher reversal to Gail’s diving dropkick. It was all great and flowed really really well. My only complaint: Why give a nice strong Knockouts Championship match like this away for free? This could have easily been the Knockouts Match at Slammiversary. But who knows maybe this means TNA will finally bury the half-baked Valvet-Gail feud and either fully invest in Brooke Tessmacher or move on to a fresh feud like Angelina Love or Sarita or ODB. Come on TNA people are starting to get annoyed with Velvet Sky. It’s time to push some other talent. Put Velvet and Brooke in the Tag Team Division and let them run wild over there. Please.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRH2nZ0oZ5A

Also on iMpact watch as ODB competed in a Wild Card Battle Royale for Next Weeks Open Fight night, and Madison Rayne even makes an appearance, stalking her crush. (Which has yet to be revealed.)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAkX72m0w84

“Oh my god, I bet her music’s going to hit,” thought Nikki Bella following her Divas Title loss to Layla at Extreme Rules last month.

In this sneak peek of our world exclusive first post-WWE interview with the Bella Twins, Brie and Nikki, the former Divas Champion reveals that she was on her toes at Extreme Rules as she thought Kharma would make a surprise appearance and attack her.

Exclusive Sneak Peek: The Bella Twins on Backstage Reaction to WWE Departure, the Bella Army

Check out the exclusive clip below:

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WWE reports that “[a]n accident involving at least five cars occurred at approximately 6:45 p.m. after a Mercedes in a turning lane reportedly switched lanes, causing a truck to jackknife and a series of successive collisions.”

Rosa told the website: “My neck and back were really hurting. My body is my job. I was so scared that I was not going to be able to wrestle. I was in a lot of pain.”

“Nothing’s broken. I feel like I can wrestle but the whole right side of my neck and back have a burning sensation.”

Read the full story and check out pictures of the damage here.

Our best wishes go out to Rosa Mendes on a speedy recovery.

Wendi is just one of the inductees being honored this weekend in Amsterdam, New York.

The latest honor comes just one month after Wendi received one of the highest honors at the Cauliflower Alley Club reunion in Las Vegas. Wendi was honored with the Lou Thesz Lifetime Achievement Award.

Along with that award and her WWE Hall of Fame induction, earned in 2010, Wendi has been on quite a roll these past two years!

Congratulations, Wendi!

The website states that Chyna was kicked out of a party at a hotel on Thursday night after ‘causing a scene’ and passing out in a pool.

“Chyna pissed off multiple party-goers with her crazy antics … most notably when she jumped in the pool naked with a friend,” says the report.

Chyna was ejected after she was found passed out in the pool.

Thoughts: These multiple incidents in such a short space of time are pretty concerning. It’s sad to read about.

The website states that Chyna was kicked out of a party at a hotel on Thursday night after ‘causing a scene’ and passing out in a pool.

“Chyna pissed off multiple party-goers with her crazy antics … most notably when she jumped in the pool naked with a friend,” says the report.

Chyna was ejected after she was found passed out in the pool.

Thoughts: These multiple incidents in such a short space of time are pretty concerning. It’s sad to read about.

Both are decorated in the Divas division with multiple Divas and Women’s Championship reigns between them, but which Diva can make it count on pay per view?

Diva Dirt TV‘s Jake Verterano previews Sunday’s match:

Stay tuned to Diva Dirt for live coverage of the pay per view this Sunday night.

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Speaking to E!, Chyna said: “It’s weird because I’ve been feeling so good lately, almost like She-Hulk, my character in Vivid’s Avengers XXX. But then I started to get a cold and feel weary. I think I overdid it with the cold medicine and a glass of wine at lunch today. I feel much better now and intend to go out to the pool.”

Meanwhile a rep for the expo said: “She has been feeling flu-like symptoms and took some over the counter medication to combat this, and possibly mixed it with a beverage during lunch. She was helped to a vehicle at the show and brought back to her hotel to rest—not a hospital as reported by some outlets.”

A car reportedly hit Rosa’s car while she was stopped at a red light.

Rosa has been taken to hospital for evaluation.

Thoughts: It doesn’t appear as though this is part of a storyline. Our thoughts go out to Rosa.

“[Chyna] was scheduled to appear before fans at the 2012 Exxxotica Expo on Friday but was found slumped over and passed out backstage at the Miami Beach Convention Center at around 4 p.m. local time and was taken to a nearby hospital by paramedics.”

The story is developing, and we’ll update this post as soon as we hear more.

UPDATE: TMZ is reporting that Chyna didn’t collapse backstage, but “in front of the main stage at a XXX convention in Miami “. TMZ’s version of the story is that she wasn’t taken to hospital, but taken back to her hotel after being checked out by paramedics on-site.

Excuse me for moving away from my usual witty openings, but it’s a beautiful day here in the land of Impact Wrestling! Yes, the company did announce they will be airing live throughout the summer, which excited me to no end because the Knockout matches are so much more fun when you don’t know things ahead of time and can watch them unfold… but, BUT, on top of that, news has also broken that TNA will be giving me what I’ve been wanting to happen for so long: a Knockouts VP! Yes, I’m heartbroken it’s not my Queen, Miss Karen, but at this point I will take anyone to get them actual speaking roles on the show again. And honestly, I have nothing against Brooke Hogan. It might turn out to be fun, who knows?!

But both Brooke and the live Impacts don’t begin for another two weeks, so let’s get on to this week’s show. It was a big triple threat match to determine the Knockouts Champion, as Gail Kim defended her belt against challengers Brooke Tessmacher and Velvet Sky. This was actually what I expected to happen at the next pay per view, but no shame in giving it to us now I suppose. On top of that, we also had ODB compete in a wildcard battle royal, and the smitten kitten herself, Madison Rayne made her presence known in a backstage segment with Gail, AND at ringside during said battle royal to witness her crush that is still a mystery. So let’s get started!

Skip to 3:58

We head backstage to see Gail Kim and Madison Rayne walking around. Gail is NOT pleased once again with the things Hulk is making her do as Knockouts Champion, having to defend her title against two women that she’s already beaten. Gail screams at Madison asking if she’s listening to her; Madison claims she was, but she seems very giggly. Kim asks about a guy, but Madison shrugs it off and goes to fix her hair. She then wishes Kim luck in whatever it is she’s doing! Our smitten kitten exits the scene, but Gail’s not out of the clear just yet as both Brooke and Velvet approach her in a cheery mood. They both mention Gail’s cheating tactics when discussing “fairness”. Velvet claims that one of them is going to beat Gail for the title tonight, and that… that’s fair!

A graphic of the Knockouts Championship flashes on the screen as… YES! The weekly dose of Christy Hemme’s pan up shot is complete! And it’s a double header as Velvet Sky is making her entrance to the rousing applause of us all and Taz as well. Velvet fires the crowd up and lets the pigeons loose after some scouting around. Oh heck, here we go. Out comes Brooke in her great new coat, but as always, my attention goes to that addicting rock theme. Next thing I know, Velvet is stretching on the ropes and Brooke is posing for the crowd, as my theme song heart is simply about to combust thanks to the STILL addicting theme of our Knockouts Champion. If you can’t tell by now, I’m a fan of good theme songs and these Knockouts certainly have some of the best. Miss Hogan best not change that!

The referee holds the belt up as I stuff a batch of gummy bears into my mouth while I still have time to eat before all hell breaks loose. Suddenly, Tessmacher and Sky exchange punches to Gail, as Gail tries to escape to no avail. A series of jawbreakers follows up, with Brooke hitting a forearm smash. The two try to high five, but brilliantly realize this is not a tag match. Brooke with a school girl for a near fall, as Sky counter-attacks with a small package for a close count, and this term does not set well with Taz upon viewing female matches. Sky gets a headlock on, but Brooke fights out. Velvet with a kick, but as she goes for a new move, Gail pulls her out of the ring and clotheslines Brooke to the ground.

Gail proceeds to choke Tessmacher on the second rope and knock Velvet back outside. Kim plants Brooke with a sidewalk slam, as she locks in a boot to the throat and then applies a Boston Crab. Velvet, in turn, decides to apply a dragon sleeper onto Gail! Nice! Gail shoves Velvet away, but Velvet breaks the hold and takes the fight to Gail. Sky goes for a splash, but Gail dodges out of the way and applies the Flying Dragon submission move on Brooke! Tessmacher tries to fight out, but Velvet amazingly rolls Gail up WITH the move intact! She only gets a two count, but as she goes to attack Gail, Brooke grabs the leg.

The buddies start to fight, with Velvet going for the In Yo Face! Brooke tries to counter it with the Tess-Shocker, but to no avail. Both ladies spin around right into a sick missile dropkick from Gail! We see a replay of the sick move, while all three attempt to get up. Gail goes for the Eat Defeat, but Brooke shoves her into the corner. Sky then hits the In Yo Face! She goes for the cover, but Gail sends Velvet out of the ring and steals the victory! Gail retains her title, much to the dismay of both Velvet and Brooke in a phenomenal match.

Also, check out ODB as she competes in the wildcard battle royal and Madison Rayne also makes an appearance on the stage scouting her “crush”.

Thoughts: Okay, I loved the pay per view match and I loved this one a lot as well. Gail, Brooke and Velvet shined with some fresh offense and creative spots that looked so good coming together just right. Brooke can really hold her own in the ring now and it’s amazing to see her come so far from the days of dancing with Extreme Expose. I still fear that Gail’s reign is going to be ended by someone debuting in the Open Fight Night concept since she’s running thin on people to face, but we’ll see what Miss Hogan has in store for our Knockouts Champion I suppose. All I want is personalities and speaking roles. The Knockouts have fantastic matches on a weekly basis that do not need any changing, but they don’t really get the chance to have characters like they used to. Every face is kind of like the “smile and wave” type, and well, Gail is pretty much the only heel we ever see on TV anymore so I can’t really comment on that side of things. Miss Hogan, if you read this, we want segments!

The Twin Magic may have stopped in WWE, but we’re keeping it going right here at Diva Dirt!

The former Bella Twins, Brie and Nikki Bella aka Nicole and Brianna, granted Diva Dirt their first exclusive post-WWE interview to discuss their time in WWE, their departure and more.

Now this is no ordinary interview: It packs twice the punch of any other interview you’ve heard at Diva Dirt, and as such we’ve decided to build anticipation for the main event by giving you a little taste of what’s to come.

In the exclusive sneak peek below, the Bellas talk about the reaction they received when they told their WWE colleagues — including the Superstars and Divas — that they’d be leaving, and how the reaction of their beloved Bella Army weighed heavy on their hearts. Aw!

Use the hash tag #NicoleBriDD to tweet about the interview!

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The Twin Magic may have stopped in WWE, but we’re keeping it going right here at Diva Dirt!

The former Bella Twins, Brie and Nikki Bella aka Nicole and Brianna, granted Diva Dirt their first exclusive post-WWE interview to discuss their time in WWE, their departure and more.

Now this is no ordinary interview: It packs twice the punch of any other interview you’ve heard at Diva Dirt, and as such we’ve decided to build anticipation for the main event by giving you a little taste of what’s to come.

In the exclusive sneak peek below, the Bellas talk about the reaction they received when they told their WWE colleagues — including the Superstars and Divas — that they’d be leaving, and how the reaction of their beloved Bella Army weighed heavy on their hearts. Aw!

Use the hash tag #NicoleBriDD to tweet about the interview!

Tweet #NicoleBriDD

The former Bella Twins, Nicole and Brianna, are on the cover of the latest issue of Maxim En Espanol — and let’s just say that they put the Men in Black to shame. Sorry, Will Smith!

Check out some pictures from their muy caliente spread (Spanish lesson alert!) below courtesy of Bella-Twins.net:

For more pictures be sure to visit Bella-Twins.net.

Diva Dirt has the first exclusive post-WWE interview with the Bella Twins. Stay tuned for more. Use the Twitter hash tag below to unlock a sneak peek of the interview:

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Kelly opted for a sexy, figure-hugging turquoise dress, which we believe may be designed by Herve Leger.

Check out pictures of stunning K2 below!

The schedule sees four episodes taped in a night.

Based on last night’s initial taping, it looks like the NXT we knew has changed drastically, now incorporating lots of new faces from FCW, a new General Manager and new commentators.

Spoilers below: