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
Rhea Ripley vs Mia Yim
Despite finishing in a No Contest, I thoroughly enjoyed this match. Yes, it served as a backdrop to the feud between Judgment Day and The OC, but does it really matter if we get some sweet action followed by a battle?
Winner: No Contest
Rating: 3/5
Candice LeRae vs Dakota Kai
I feel very conflicted over this match, as I very much am a huge fan of King Kota, and I feel she should not be losing in her current position as one half of the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. At least Candice LeRae was the beneficiary, a wrestler who most certainly could have doen with the victory.
Winner: Candice LeRae
Rating: 2/5
AEW Dark: Elevation
The Bunny vs Blain Onyx
Squash City!
Winner: The Bunny
Rating: 2/5
Nyla Rose & Marina Shafir vs Emi Sakura & Maki Itoh
Whilst not exactly an exlusive trip to, say it with me... Squash City!... it was a poor performance from the Japanese pairing, struggling to really implement themselves within the match and cast imposing figures. Nyla Rose appears to have already settled back into her lower card position following her feud with Jade Cargill.
Winner: Nyla Rose & Marina Shafir
Rating: 2/5
Athena vs Laynie Luck
Squash City!
Winner: Athena
Rating: 2/5
WWE NXT 2.0
Roxanne Perez vs Indi Hartwell
Dull. Boring. Just not fun at all.
Winner: Roxanne Perez
Rating: 1.5/5
Kiana James vs Fallon Henley
Squash City!
Winner: Kiana James
Rating: 2/5
Toxic Attraction vs Kayden Carter, Katana Chance, & Nikkita Lyons
This felt like the standard house show match that you have seen every time WWE has come to town. No, that is not a positive comment, which is a shame as Toxic Attraction have such a stunning presence on NXT.
Winner: Toxic Attraction
Rating: 3/5
AEW Dark
Hikaru Shida vs Layla Luciano
Squash City!
Winner: Hikaru Shida
Rating: 2/5
Emi Sakura vs Tiara James
Squash City!
Winner: Emi Sakura
Rating: 2/5
AEW Wednesday Night Dynamite
Willow Nightingale vs Anna Jay
Squash City!
Winner: Willow Nightingale
Rating: 2/5
Impact Wrestling
Mickie James vs Deonna Purrazzo
This was an epic main event to this week's episode of Impact Wrestling! Quite simply, this was yet another contest in which both women helped to elevate each other's game. I could watch these two wrestle every week, and I know I'd be in store for a fantastic match each and every time. If you're going to watch one match this week, please check this out!
Winner: Mickie James
Rating: 4/5
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Shayna Baszler vs Emma
Pure garbage!
Winner: Shayna Baslzer (but certainly not the fans...)
Rating: 1.5/5
WWE NXT Level Up
Thea Hail vs Sol Ruca
Plodding. Not a fun little contest to sit through.
Winner: Thea Hail
Rating: 1.5/5
AEW Rampage
Athena vs Dani Mo
Squash City!
Winner: Athena
Rating: 2/5
MATCH OF THE WEEK:
Mickie James vs Deonna Purrazzo
A simple yet effective epic!
WOMAN OF THE WEEK:
Rhea Ripley
Rhea Ripley is underlining just how important she is to Raw.
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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