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 Sonya Deville
This was an incredibly botched WWE Raw Women's Championship match, as Sonya Deville is more than capable of putting on a show. But no, we get the single worst match of the year. There was nothing to enjoy here.
Winner: Bianca Belair
Rating: 1/5
AEW Dark: Elevation
Kris Statlander vs Julia Hart
Squash City!
Winner: Kris Statlander
Rating: 2/5
Emi Sakura, The Bunny, & Nyla Rose vs Ruby Soho, Anna Jay, & Skye Blue
Squash City!
Winner: Ruby Soho, Anna Jay, & Skye Blue
Rating: 2/5
WWE NXT 2.0
Nikkita Lyons vs Lash Legend
Squash City!
Winner: Nikkita Lyons
Rating: 2/5
Katana Chance & Kayden Carter vs Yulisa Leon & Valentina Feroz
Squash City! I am not, however, a fan of Kacy Catanzaro's new name!
Winner: Katana Chance & Kayden Carter
Rating: 2/5
Mandy Rose vs Roxanne Perez
Mandy Rose clearly demonstrated her immense talent here, but the result was never really in doubt. Nevertheless, this was a solid and fun match to watch.
Winner: Mandy Rose
Rating: 2.5/5
AEW Dark
Red Velvet vs Dulce Tormenta
Squash City!
Winner: Red Velvet
Rating: 2/5
Anna Jay & Skye Blue vs The Bunny & Raychell Rose
Squash City!
Winner: Anna Jay & Skye Blue
Rating: 2/5
Charlette Renegade vs Abadon
Squash City!
Winner: Abadon
Rating: 2/5
AEW Wednesday Night Dynamite
Serena Deeb vs Hikaru Shida
These two never fail to put on a showcase of the strengths within AEW's women's divison. Serena Deeb absolutely kicked ass, whilst Hikaru Shida reminded fans of the valiant face she is. I love both women, and they absolutely ruled here.
Winner: Serena Deeb
Rating: 4/5
Impact Wrestling
Decay vs Savannah Evans & Tasha Steelz
Although not entirely without it's merits, this match failed to display the true strengths of the Knockout's division.
Winner: Decay
Rating: 2.5/5
WWE Main Event
Liv Morgan vs Nikki A.S.H.
Generic Main Event female wrestling, with a very by the numbers heel beatdown of Liv Morgan. Nikki A.S.H. failed to shine, whilst Morgan never benefited from her victory.
Winner: Liv Morgan
Rating: 2/5
WWE NXT UK
Xia Brookside vs Angel Hayze
Squash City!
Winner: Xia Brookside
Rating: 2/5
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Raquel Rodriguez vs Cat Cardoza
Squash City!
Winner: Raquel Rodriguez
Rating: 2/5
Naomi vs Shayna Baszler
I enjoyed this brief match, especially as it appears Naomi and Shayna Baszler work well together. As part of a bigger angle on another show, they could put on a real clssic.
Winner: Naomi
Rating: 2.5/5
Ronda Rousey vs Shotzi
Squash City!
Winner: Ronda Rousey
Rating: 3/5
Charlotte Flair vs Aliyah
The Beat the Clock challenge flopped, and flopped hard. No-one came out looking particularly strong, and I'm mortified that Aliyah and Shotzi were lambs to the slaughter.
Winner: Time Limit Draw
Rating: 2/5
WWE NXT Level Up
Amari Miller vs Arianna Grace
Squash City!
Winner: Arianna Grace
Rating: 2/5
AEW Rampage
Jade Cargill, Red Velvet, & Kiera Hogan vs Skye Blue, Trish Adora, & Willow Nightingale
Squash City! I'm in love with The Baddies!
Winner: Jade Cargill, Red Velvet, & Kiera Hogan
Rating: 2.5/5
MATCH OF THE WEEK:
Serena Deeb vs Hikaru Shida
This was simply an instant classic.
WOMAN OF THE WEEK:
Bianca Belair
Despite all of the bullshit she contends with, Bianca Belair still shines as the starlet on 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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