Welcome to another edition of WOMEN'S WRESTLING WEEKLY—a rundown of the events which have transpired in the world of women's professional wrestling over the past several days not just with the Superstars on WWE programming, but with Impact Wrestling's Knockouts, ROH's Women of Honor, and even a glimpse at the women on the independent circuit.
WWE Monday Night Raw
Becky Lynch, Doudrop, Carmella, Queen Zelina, & Tamina vs Liv Morgan, Nikki A.S.H., Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, & Dana Brooke
This match wasn't bad at all, however, it was too clunky at times to be considered great. Most of the women involved worked hard, with Liv Morgan well and truly proving that she deserves her shot at Becky Lynch's Raw Women's Championship next week. The post match shenanigans were fun, adding to the enjoyment level of the contest as a whole.
Winner: Liv Morgan, Nikki A.S.H., Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, & Dana Brooke
Rating: 2.5/5
AEW Dark: Elevation
Julia Hart, Skye Blue, Leyla Hirsch, & Ryo Mizunami vs The Bunny, Diamante, Nyla Rose, & Emi Sakura
Quite frankly, this was a poor and disjointed mess. Not a great way to kick off the show at all.
Winner: The Bunny, Diamante, Nyla Rose, & Emi Sakura
Rating: 1.5/5
Tay Conti & Anna Jay vs Alice Crowley & Missa Kate
Squash City!
Winner: Tay Conti & Anna Jay
Rating: 2/5
WWE NXT 2.0
Dakota Kai vs Kay Lee Ray
I expected a solid match here, but these two women blew my expecations out of the water. Not only did the faces secure the advantage, but Dakota Kai proved why she is perhaps the best woman in NXT's women's division from the initial era of the brand, bar Io Shirai. Kay Lee Ray can perform well, but more often than not, she has failed to be consistent. At least here, both women fought hard and put on a stunning ladder match.
Winner: Kay Lee Ray
Rating: 4/5
Indi Hartwell & Persia Pirotta vs Yulisa Leon & Valentina Feroz
Squash City!
Winner: Indi Hartwell & Persia Pirotta
Rating: 2/5
AEW Dark
Kilynn King vs Renee Michelle
Squash City!
Winner: Kilynn King
Rating: 2/5
Skye Blue vs La Rosa Negra
Squash City!
Winner: Skye Blue
Rating: 2/5
Ryo Mizunami vs Dani Jordyn
Squash City!
Winner: Ryo Mizunami
Rating: 2/5
Nikita Knight vs Julia Hart
Squash City!
Winner: Julia Hart
Rating: 2/5
Leyla Hirsch vs Sahara Seven
Squash City!
Winner: Leyla Hirsch
Rating: 2/5
AEW Wednesday Night Dynamite
Kris Statlander vs Ruby Soho
These two worked hard to put on a better Dynamite match than the women's division has been treated to recently. Not only did they put on a strong match, but the finish protected both wrestlers. Overall, this was an entertaining contribution to a great episode of Dynamite.
Winner: Ruby Soho
Rating: 3/5
Impact Wrestling
Savannah Evans vs Rachael Ellering
Not quite a squash victory for Rachael Ellering, but she did look great in victory.
Winner: Rachael Ellering
Rating: 2.5/5
WWE NXT UK
Meiko Satomura vs Xia Brookside
Although Xia Brookside put in a hell of a shift here, no-one bought into her defeating Meiko Satomura for the NXT UK Women's Championship. The match was good, but the lack of drama prevented it from becoming great.
Winner: Meiko Satomura
Rating: 3/5
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Sasha Banks vs Shayna Baszler
I wanted to enjoy this match. I really did, but there were too many awkward spots to create a cohesive and compelling contest.
Winner: Sasha Banks
Rating: 2/5
AEW Rampage
Jade Cargill vs Janai Kai
Squash City!
Winner: Jade Cargill
Rating: 2/5
WWE NXT TakeOver: WarGames
Team Raquel Gonzalez vs Team Toxic Attraction
I was genuinely disappointed with this contest. I expected a few botches and blips, but it was a tortorous experience.
Winner: Team Raquel Gonzalez
Rating: 2/5
MATCH OF THE WEEK:
Dakota Kai vs Kay Lee Ray
A simply fantastic ladder match.
WOMAN OF THE WEEK:
Jade Cargill
Not only is Jade Cargill a squash queen, but she is also working fans on Twitter to gain serious heel heat. I like that, especially as it could become a real storyline for AEW.
So there you have it, the breakdown for the week in women's wrestling. What were some of your favorite and least favorite moments from these women? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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