Women's Wrestling Wrap-Up: GCW Diamond Cup, Purrazzo Set To Defend ROH Women's Title

The stars has certainly aligned the past week in women’s wrestling: Generation Championship Wrestling hosts their second annual Diamond Cup, Deonna Purrazzo is set to defend her ROH Women’s Championship, Trish Stratus is set to star in a new movie, and much more! Let’s break it down in this week’s edition of Women’s Wrestling Wrap-Up!

GCW Presents Second Annual Diamond Cup

Generation Championship Wrestling recently held its second annual Diamond Cup over the weekend. Taking place on Saturday, January 22nd, GCW recently presented their Diamond Cup event in Florida, including an epic championship match and the return of their Diamond Cup tournament.

The Diamond Division was on great display with a high stakes championship match where the inaugural Diamond Division Champion Queen Aminata took on “The Serpent of Evil”, Vipress. In December of 2020, Queen Aminata claimed the championship by defeating Skye Blue in the finals of the inaugural GCW Diamond Cup Tournament for the vacant championship.

The 2nd Annual @GCWWrestlingPro #DiamondCup Women's Tournament was special. Period. #womenswrestlingmatters pic.twitter.com/uSdGOKiKM0

— Generation Championship Wrestling – GCW (@GCWWrestlingPro) January 25, 2022

Before that championship matchup took place, however, GCW showed off their women’s division with a series of enticing Diamond Cup matchups.

Firstly, former FSW Women’s Champion Mazzerati met “The Queenpin” Katalina Perez in an east coast versus west coast battle to earn a spot in the tournament. Laynie Luck and A.Q.A were both previously scheduled to appear but as noted, the card was subject to change. In turn, Mazzerati and Perez collided, but it was Mazzerati who emerged victoriously. She then moved on to face Notorious Mimi in a Block B tournament matchup.

In the opening rounds of Block A, “The Killer Bae” Heather Monroe took on FSW Women’s Champion Sandra Moone. This would mark Moone’s Generation Championship Wrestling debut, while Monroe previously competed for the Diamond Division Championship last year against Queen Aminata. Moone and Monroe both exemplified great offenses, but “The Killer Bae” secured the victory and thus moved on to the semi-finals of the tournament.

Also in Block A Kelsey Heather took on Roma Luchadora. Kelsey has previously appeared on WWE and All Elite Wrestling the past few years. Roma has established herself as a former Coastal Championship Wrestling Champion in Florida. Here, Kelsey Heather gained the win to advance to the semi-finals against Heather Monroe.

Officially in Block B of the Diamond Cup Tournament, Jordan Blade took on Killa Kate. Blade, known as “The Submission Sniper” made her GCW debut, while Kate returned to the promotion for the first time since last April. Both competitors demonstrate a strong submission style of work, but Jordan Blade claimed the victory here to the semi-finals.

Lastly in the opening round matches, Notorious Mimi faced Mazzerati–who earned her spot in the tournament earlier in the night. Mazzerati’s earlier opponent, Katalina Perez, played a huge part in the outcome of this particular. Due to her interference, Notorious Mimi took advantage to take the win over Mazzerati.

Mimi then advanced to the semi-finals to face Jordan Blade in Block B. There, Blade claimed the victory via knockout to reach the finals of the Diamond Cup. In Block A, Heather Monroe outlasted Kelsey Heather to also advance to the finals of the Diamond Cup Tournament.

Meanwhile, some non-tournament ensued. “The Man-Made Monstress” Kelsey Raegan took on “Glamorous” Amaris Blair. Raegan has previously competed in promotions like Mission Pro, IGNITE, and REAL Pro Wrestling. Blair made her professional wrestling debut last year against Amber Rodriguez, while training out of Elev8 Pro in Louisiana. Here, Kelsey Raegan clutched the victory with a submission.

Monroe met up with Blade in the Diamond Cup Tournament finals, and Monroe emerged from the competitive back and forth match as the winner. With this victory, not only did Monroe earn the Diamond Cup Medallion, but she was then granted any match in any GCW division of her choice.

In the main event, the reigning Diamond Division Champion Queen Aminata defended her title against Vipress. The Queen remained resilient through attempted interferences from Kelsey Raegan to sweep the victory from Vipress and retain her championship.

After Queen Aminata retained, however, she was met by an onslaught of beatdowns from the unamused Vipress and Kelsey Raegan (who have seemingly aligned). At that moment, the Queen was down and would soon be dethroned.

In the seemingly perfect opportunity, Heather Monroe then cashed in her Medallion to claim an immediate Diamond Division Championship match against a weakened Queen Aminata. Although Queen Aminata fought hard that night, it was not enough to defeat Monroe. Therefore, Heather Monroe emerged as the brand new Diamond Division Champion.

Win 4 matches in one night….

No problem.

Congratulations to the New @GCWWrestlingPro Diamond Division Champion. @Heatherisme #womenswrestlingmatters @GCWWrestlingPro #UnitedWeFight pic.twitter.com/ru8o1ujQ2Y

— Generation Championship Wrestling – GCW (@GCWWrestlingPro) January 24, 2022

Deonna Purrazzo Set To Defend ROH Women’s Championship

After defeating Rok-C for the Ring of Honor Women’s World Championship on IMPACT Wrestling, it appears Deonna Purrazzo is in line for her first title defense.

Coming up on February 26th, “The Virtuosa” will defend ROH Women’s Championship at New Texas Pro Wrestling against Vert Vixen. Vixen recently made her IMPACT Wrestling debut against Masha Slamovich on January 9th.

Ironically, Purrazzo defended her then Knockouts Championship last year at New Texas Pro against now-former ROH Women’s Champion, Rok-C.

?MATCH ANNOUNCEMENT?@ringofhonor Women’s World Championship Match@DeonnaPurrazzo (C) v @VertVixen

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— New Texas Pro Wrestling (@NewTexasPW) January 24, 2022

Wrestle Carnival Set To Crown First Ever Queen of the Carnival

Taking place in Nottingham, United Kingdom, Wrestle Carnival is set to crown their first-ever Queen of the Carnival Champion this weekend.

Wrestle Carnival revealed the official rules of their Gauntlet For The Gold match, which includes the following:

“Two competitors begin the match in the ring, followed by competitors entering at time intervals. Elimination is the standard battle royal format in which a competitor must go over the top rope and hit the floor in order to be eliminated.

If a wrestler falls to the floor without going over the top rope or is thrown over the top, but does not fall to the floor, the competitor may re-enter the ring and continue the match.

The final portion of the match consists of the last two competitors squaring off in a regular singles match in which victory must be attained by pinfall of submission.”

On January 30th, eight of the UK’s brightest stars will compete in the Gauntlet for the Gold Match:

Alex Windsor
Jetta
Lana Austin
Mercedez Blaze
Lizzy Evo
Charlie Morgan
Rhio
Chantal Jordan

8 Females compete THIS SUNDAY to take home THIS!

Join us in NOTTINGHAM!@CharlieMorganuk @jetta_wrestle @Lana_Austin1 @HailWindsor @Mercedez_Blaze

@Rhio2020

@LizzyEvo8@chantaljordan_

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— Wrestle Carnival (@WrestleCarnival) January 24, 2022

WWE Hall Of Famer Set To Star In Holiday Film

WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus recently revealed that she has landed a leading role in an upcoming holiday film, with filming set to begin next month.

A full statement has been released on TrishStratus.com:

This holiday season will once again be filled with Stratusfaction!

“TrishStratus.com is thrilled to reveal that Trish Stratus will star in her very own holiday film, which begins filming in Canada this winter.

After the success of Trish’s cameo appearance in CHRISTMAS IN THE ROCKIES, released on DVD last year, she was offered the lead in a holiday movie set for release at the end of 2022.

“I’m so excited to take on this role,” says Trish. “I love the character – there are many parallels to my own life. I can’t wait to create more Christmas magic.”

This marks her 4th role in a movie since her film debut in BOUNTY HUNTERS.”

INTERVIEWS

Ring of Honor star Amy Rose recently spoke with Spencer Love of Love Wrestling about Ring of Honor’s return, Max the Impaler, the ROH invasion of IMPACT, what makes a great manager, Deonna Purrazzo, and more!

RAW Superstar Doudrop joined talkSPORT to discuss her RAW Women’s Championship match against Becky Lynch, her personal history with Lynch, facing Bianca Belair, Beth Phoenix returning to WWE, and more.

Former NXT Superstar A.Q.A chatted with A Wrestling Gal to discuss finding herself, moments from promo class, the road to her WWE release, creative plans, getting lost with Rok-C, the legacy of Betty White, and much more.

The “Insidious One” Sid Mars appeared on We Luv Wrestling to discuss her recent unmasking at Reality of Wrestling, the introduction of Sid Mars, her interests outside of wrestling, and much more!

WWE Smackdown superstar Aliyah appeared on Instinct Culture with Denise Salcedo to discuss her journey from NXT to the main roster, finally getting called up, the upcoming about the Royal Rumble, her goals within WWE and more.

Knockouts World Champion Mickie James chatted with Notsam Wrestling about entering the Royal Rumble, coming back to WWE, her time away, Impact, NWA, her release, and more.

NWA Women’s Champion Kamille appeared on PWI’s FaceTurn to discuss her favorite matches and opponents of 2021, How she got involved with the NWA, her approach to fitness and bodybuilding and history in sports, and more.

Former NWA Women’s Champion Thunder Rosa appeared on Throwing Down with Renee & Miesha to talk about training with Cris Cyborg, AEW’s Women’s Division and what we can expect from her in 2022.