Women’s Wrestling Wrap-Up: Deonna Purrazzo Is Ready For Slammiversary, Money In The Bank Qualifiers, Women’s Division Wednesday Heats Up

On the latest edition of Monday Night RAW, WWE set up several qualifying matchups for their upcoming Money In The Bank pay-per-view, scheduled for next month. Amongst the RAW women’s division matchups were two tag team matches, where the victors both earned their respective spots in the traditional Money In The Bank ladder match. The first qualifying match of the evening featured former RAW Women’s Champion, Asuka teaming with Naomi, against the new team of Eva Marie and Doudrop (formerly known as Piper Niven in NXT UK). This match ended when Eva Marie called for a tag into the ring, but Doudrop (Piper Niven) dropped from the apron and refused to tag in, and thus, allowing Naomi to take down Eva and pick up the win for herself and Asuka.

Renee Paquette, Brandi Rhodes Announce Birth Of New Daughters

The wrestling world welcomed two new members into the community last week. Firstly, former WWE commentator and current host of Oral Sessions, Renee Paquette announced the birth of her and Jon Moxley’s first daughter:

Kairi Sane Earns Sports Mental Trainer Qualification

Current Japanese Ambassador of WWE, Kairi Sane, has successfully gained her qualification as a Sports Mental Trainer. Sane explained that following “a sad incident of an important junior,” she decided to begin studying and learning, and then earned her Sports Mental Trainer Qualification on her first attempt.

Vickie Guerrero Announces In-Ring Return

June 30th’s edition of AEW Dynamite marks the in-ring return of Vickie Guerrero for the first time in 3 years, as well as her first official match in All Elite Wrestling. As tensions grew between her client, Nyla Rose and AEW Women’s Champion, Britt Baker, Guerrero set out a challenge, so now, Guerrero will team up with former AEW Women’s Champion, Nyla Rose to face the current AEW Women’s World Champion, Britt Baker and Rebel (Reba).

Renegade Wrestling Revolution, Reality of Wrestling Announce ‘Too Hot To Handle’ Show

Renegade Wrestling Revolution (RWR) and Booker T’s Reality of Wrestling (ROW) promotions have come together to announce a spectacular all-women’s event slated for Friday, August 27th at Booker T World Gym Arena. Three matches, including the headliner, have been announced so far for Too Hot To Handle:

Leila Grey vs Vipress

Rok-C vs Diamante

Main Event: Chelsea Green vs Raychell Rose

Also advertised for the card so far: Amber Rodriguez

Sasha Banks Nominated For Emmy Award

Former Smackdown Women’s Champion, Sasha Banks, is officially nominated for an Emmy Award for her role in the The Mandalorian. Banks is up for nomination as Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series for her role in the Disney+ series The Mandalorian. 

The nomination reads:

“Mercedes Varnado returns as Mandalorian Koska Reeves on a mission with Bo-Katan to rescue the Mandalorian’s companion Grogu.”

Kylie Rae Set To Defend Warrior Wrestling Women’s Championship

After returning to professional wrestling earlier this month, Kylie Rae is yet again set to defend her Warrior Wrestling Women’s Championship. Announced via Twitter, Rae will defend her title against Lady Frost on July 17th at Warrior Wrestling’s Stadium Series.

INTERVIEWS

Former WWE SmackDown star, Ruby Riott, recently appeared on the Wrestling Perspective Podcast  discussed women’s wrestling, her return to the independent scene, her journey in professional wrestling and WWE, the Riott Squad and more.

13-time Women’s Champion, Charlotte Flair spoke with Bleacher Report about her rivalry with Rhea Ripley, why she prefers being a heel, SummerSlam being her WrestleMania this year, her thoughts on Andrade’s WWE departure and what they help each other with, acting aspirations, and more!

Independent star, Leila Grey, appeared on O-Face Wrestling to discuss her journey to becoming a professional wrestler, her experience on AEW Dark, Mission Pro Wrestling, and much more.