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
Bianca Belair vs Queen Zelina
Squash City! Just what The EST of WWE needed before the 2022 Women's Royal Rumble match.
Winner: Bianca Belair
Rating: 2/5
Tamina, Carmella, & Nikki A.S.H. vs Liv Morgan, Rhea Ripley, & Dana Brooke
Pure garbage. This was simply awful, and just an excuse to get some of the participants of the 2022 Women's Royal Rumble match on the show.
Winner: Liv Morgan, Rhea Ripley, & Dana Brooke
Rating: 1.5/5
AEW Dark: Elevation
Leyla Hirsch vs Brittany Blake
Squash City!
Winner: Leyla Hirsch
Rating: 2/5
Brandi Rhodes vs Willow Nightingale
Squash City!
Winner: Brandi Rhodes
Rating: 1.5/5
Red Velvet vs Janai Kai
Squash City!
Winner: Red Velvet
Rating: 2/5
Thunder Rosa & Ruby Soho vs Jordan Blade & Leva Bates
Squash City!
Winner: Thunder Rosa & Ruby Soho
Rating: 2/5
WWE NXT 2.0
Kay Lee Ray, Persia Pirotta, & Indi Hartwell vs Toxic Attraction
More quality was evident in the storyline than the in ring action, however, Toxic Attraction remain unmissable viewing in NXT 2.0.
Winner: Kay Lee Ray, Persia Pirotta, & Indi Hartwell
Rating: 2.5/5
Io Shirai vs Tiffany Stratton
Squash City!
Winner: Io Shirai
Rating: 2/5
AEW Dark
The Bunny vs Erica Leigh
Squash City!
Winner: The Bunny
Rating: 2/5
Leyla Hirsch vs Janai Kai
Super Squash City!
Winner: Leyla Hirsch
Rating: 2/5
AEW Wednesday Night Dynamite: Beach Break
Leyla Hirsch vs Red Velvet
A solid enough match, but it really did lack the spark that women's matches on Dynamite deserve.
Winner: Leyla Hirsch
Rating: 2.5/5
Impact Wrestling
There were no Knockouts matches this week.
WWE NXT UK
Jinny vs Amale
Jinny impressed once again this week, evidencing that she really is better than the current position she holds in NXT UK. Perhaps she should move to NXT 2.0 on a permanent basis. Jinny remains crisp in her offense, carrying herself like a real star.
Winner: Jinny
Rating: 3/5
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Naomi vs Sonya Deville
Naomi was able to exact a level of revenge over Sonya Deville, although it ultimately felt hollow by taking place on SmackDown as opposed to a pay-per-view. It is also worthy of note to highlight just how rusty Deville looked on her in ring return.
Winner: Naomi
Rating: 2/5
AEW Rampage
Jade Cargill vs Julia Hart
Squash City!
Winner: Jade Cargill
Rating: 2.5/5
WWE Royal Rumble 2022
Women's Royal Rumble
I hate to say this, but the Women's Royal Rumble match just did not click for me. It was positive to see Bianca Belair and Liv Morgan last so long, but the returning Ronda Rousey and everpresent Charlotte Flair making it to the final two did not sit well with me. Overall, this was just disappointing.
Winner: Ronda Rousey
Rating: 2/5
Becky Lynch vs Doudrop
A foregone conclusion, this match was never in any doubt. Becky Lynch and Doudrop clearly tried to put on a solid match, but it just never happened.
Winner: Becky Lynch
Rating: 2/5
MATCH OF THE WEEK:
Jinny vs Amale
This was the best option in a mediocre week of wrestling, but Jinny once again displayed her undoubted talent in droves.
WOMAN OF THE WEEK:
Ronda Rousey
Making her return to the WWE, 'Rowdy' Ronda Rousey has reignited interest in her feud with both Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch.
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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