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
Dana Brooke vs Shayna Baszler
Squash City!
Winner: Shayna Baszler
Rating: 2/5
Nikki A.S.H. & Rhea Ripley vs Natalya & Tamina
Can we just close the book on this feud? This match was lifeless, boring, and simply an awful contest overall.
Winner: Nikki A.S.H. & Rhea Ripley
Rating: 1/5
Charlotte Flair vs Bianca Belair
The wrestling on display here was sound, with Bianca Belair more than proving she deserves to hang in the ring with The Queen. Interference from Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks robbed us of a definitive finish, but in all honesty, neither woman would have benefited from taking the fall.
Winner: No Contest
Rating: 3/5
AEW Dark: Elevation
Skye Blue vs Emi Sakura
Squash City!
Winner: Emi Sakura
Rating: 2/5
Abadon vs Davienne
Squash City!
Winner: Abadon
Rating: 2/5
Kris Statlander vs B3CCA
Squash City!
Winner: Kris Statlander
Rating: 2/5
WWE NXT
Mandy Rose vs Ember Moon
As an athletic contest, this was a clear disappointment. But as a vehicle to give the new Mandy Rose some legitimacy, this was extremely fun to watch. I like heel Rose, and it's clear she is primed for something big.
Winner: Mandy Rose
Rating: 2.5/5
Cora Jade vs Franky Monet
A surprise win for Cora Jade, but ultimately, the focus remains on Franky Monet. This was far too short to be of real worth.
Winner: Cora Jade
Rating: 1.5/5
Indi Hartwell vs Mei Ying
Squash City!
Winner: Indi Hartwell
Rating: 2/5
AEW Dark
Abadon vs Valentina Rossi
Squash City!
Winner: Abadon
Rating: 2/5
Zada Zhang vs Kris Statlander
Squash City!
Winner: Kris Statlander
Rating: 2/5
Madi Wrenkowski vs Skye Blue
Squash City!
Winner: Skye Blue
Rating: 2/5
Diamante vs Santana Garrett
Squash City!
Winner: Diamante
Rating: 2/5
AEW Wednesday Night Dynamite
Hikaru Shida vs Serena Deeb
A mini masterpiece! Prior to the match, Hikaru Shida was able to secure a trophy for winning her 50th match in AEW. That was until Serena Deeb used all of her skill to leave the former AEW Women's World Champion on 49 wins. The cheap shot post match was just the icing on the cake!
Winner: Serena Deeb
Rating: 4/5
Impact Wrestling
Kimber Lee, Brandi Lauren, & Lady Frost vs Mercedes Martinez, Tasha Steelz, & Savannah Evans
Standard multi Knockout fare, with no-one truly standing out.
Winner: Mercedes Martinez, Tasha Steelz, & Savannah Evans
Rating: 2.5/5
WWE NXT UK
Jinny vs Emilia McKenzie
Jinny once more underlined the real quality she brings to NXT UK, devouring Emilia McKenzie with relative ease.
Winner: Jinny
Rating: 3/5
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Toni Storm vs Zelina Vega
What a piss poor way to kick off the Queen's Crown tournament. Should Zelina Vega have won here? No, but I guess we can't have nice things. Toni Storm needed the win more.
Winner: Zelina Vega
Rating: 2/5
Liv Morgan vs Carmella
Again, piss poor booking ruined the momentum of Liv Morgan, who most certainly would have benefited more than anyone by winning the tournament. Alas, this was not meant to be.
Winner: Carmella
Rating: 2/5
AEW Rampage
Jade Cargill vs Skye Blue
Squash City!
Winner: Jade Cargill
Rating: 2/5
MATCH OF THE WEEK:
Hikaru Shida vs Serena Deeb
These two women simply accentuate each other's strengths.
WOMAN OF THE WEEK:
Serena Deeb
A heel Serena Deeb is perhaps the one thing left that can unlock the true potential of AEW's women's division. And I cannot wait!
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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