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
Alexa Bliss vs Sonya Deville
Sonya Deville sold the threat of Alexa Bliss well, but it still did not feel effective. Bliss should be working a much stronger programme than this.
Winner: Alexa Bliss
Rating: 2/5
Asuka vs Becky Lynch
Considering this should have been a Six Pack challenge, it wasn't a bad match. The issue is that Sasha Banks and Naomi walking out on Raw is a heavy cloud over this contest. It was fun, but it would have been so much better with four more competitors.
Winner: Asuka
Rating: 3/5
AEW Dark: Elevation
Emi Sakura & Nyla Rose vs Anna Jay & Yuka Sakazaki
Very much more of the same for Elevation, with another pointless tag team match for Anna Jay, who deserves much better than this.
Winner: Anna Jay & Yuka Sakazaki
Rating: 2/5
Mercedes Martinez vs Trish Adora
This was for the ROH Women's Championship, but Mercedes Martinez successfully retaining was never in doubt. Trish Adora tried, but she couldn't really impose herself.
Winner: Mercedes Martinez
Rating: 2.5/5
WWE NXT 2.0
Lash Legend vs Tatum Paxley
Squash City!
Winner: Lash Legend
Rating: 2/5
Roxanne Perez vs Kiana James
Squash City!
Winner: Roxanne Perez
Rating: 2/5
AEW Dark
Layna Lennox vs Marina Shafir
Squash City!
Winner: Marina Shafir
Rating: 2/5
Devlyn Macabre vs Emi Sakura
Squash City!
Winner: Emi Sakura
Rating: 2/5
Skye Blue vs Amber Nova
Squash City!
Winner: Skye Blue
Rating: 2/5
AEW Wednesday Night Dynamite
Britt Baker vs Maki Itoh
Squash City! Maki Itoh was a terrible Joker reveal.
Winner: Britt Baker
Rating: 2/5
Impact Wrestling
Taya Valkyrie, Jordynne Grace, & Mia Yim vs Tasha Steelz, Savanah Evans, & Deonna Purrazzo
This was a fine match, with all six women looking like they had fun. Mia Yim looked strong here, and I cannot wait to see how she progresses in Impact Wrestling.
Winner: Taya Valkyrie, Jordynne Grace, & Mia Yim
Rating: 3/5
Masha Slamovich vs Shawna Reed
Squash City!
Winner: Masha Slamovich
Rating: 2/5
WWE NXT UK
Xia Brookside & Eliza Alexander vs Angel Hayze & Amale
Frankly disappointing, but I do adore the cocky shit that Xia Brookside is turning into.
Winner: Xia Brookside & Eliza Alexander
Rating: 2/5
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Raquel Rodriguez vs Shotzi
Squash City!
Winner: Raquel Rodriguez
Rating: 2/5
WWE NXT Level Up
Ivy Nile vs Yulisa Leon
Squash City!
Winner: Ivy Nile
Rating: 2/5
AEW Rampage
Kris Statlander vs Red Velvet
Red Velvet looked cracking in defeat, and perhaps she should have won considering she is alligned with Jade Cargill. Nevertheless, both women worked hard here.
Winner: Kris Statlander
Rating: 2.5/5
MATCH OF THE WEEK:
Taya Valkyrie, Jordynne Grace, & Mia Yim vs Tasha Steelz, Savanah Evans, & Deonna Purrazzo
A return to form for the Knockout's division!
WOMEN OF THE WEEK:
Naomi & Sasha Banks
I stand with Sasha Banks and Naomi. They know their worth, and they are doing the right thing by standing up for what they believe in. I do truly hope there is a positive resolution at the end of the tunnel for everyone involved.
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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