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
Liv Morgan vs Alexa Bliss
For as brief as this encounter was, I really enjoyed it. Both Liv Morgan and Alexa Bliss are highly underrated in the ring, and whilst there wasn't much on the line here, Morgan defeating Bliss means something as she continues to work towards her first Women's Championship.
Winner: Liv Morgan
Rating: 2.5/5
Becky Lynch vs Tamina vs Doudrop vs Nikki A.S.H. vs Shayna Baszler vs Xia Li
Becky Lynch winning would usually be a given, but the storyline narrative she is embarking upon gave a real sense of doubt. Thankfully, she won, but everyone worked hard to create a sense of drama.
Winner: Becky Lynch
Rating: 3.5/5
AEW Dark: Elevation
Anna Jay vs Heather Reckless
Squash City!
Winner: Anna Jay
Rating: 2/5
Ruby Soho vs Missa Kate
Squash City!
Winner: Ruby Soho
Rating: 2/5
WWE NXT 2.0
Roxanne Perez & Cora Jade vs Kayden Carter & Katana Chance
This was nothing more than your average NXT 2.0 tag team match. Nothing great, but nothing offensive either.
Winner: Roxanne Perez & Cora Jade
Rating: 2.5/5
Kiana James vs Indi Hartwell
Although not a squash, Kiana James didn't look too bad in her victory.
Winner: Kiana James
Rating: 2/5
Mandy Rose vs Nikkita Lyons
I'm so over Mandy Rose as NXT Women's Champion, but Nikkita Lyons is not the future. This encounter was bland and stale.
Winner: Nikita Lyons
Rating: 2/5
AEW Dark
Willow Nightingale vs Ashley D'Amboise
Squash City!
Winner: Willow Nightingale
Rating: 2/5
Athena vs Amber Nova
Squash City!
Winner: Athena
Rating: 2/5
Julia Hart vs Valentina Rossi
Squash City!
Winner: Julia Hart
Rating: 2/5
AEW Wednesday Night Dynamite
Jade Cargill vs Leila Grey
Squash City!
Winner: Jade Cargill
Rating: 2/5
Impact Wrestling
Giselle Shaw vs Rosemary
Meh... this was just not that entertaining at all.
Winner: Giselle Shaw
Rating: 1.5/5
Savanah Evans vs Jordynne Grace
Squash City!
Winner: Jordynne Grace
Rating: 2/5
WWE NXT UK
Blair Davenport vs Angel Hayze
Squash City!
Winner: Blair Davenport
Rating: 2/5
Fallon Henley vs Emilia McKenzie
Squash City!
Winner: Fallon Henley
Rating: 1.5/5
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Asuka, Liv Morgan, & Alexa Bliss vs Raquel Rodriguez, Lacey Evans, & Shotzi
This was a clear example of the disparity in the women's rosters on WWE television. Raw's star power was much more immense and established, which led to a rollover for the red brand.
Winner: Asuka, Liv Morgan, & Alexa Bliss
Rating: 3/5
WWE NXT Level Up
Amari Miller vs Sloane Jacobs
Squash City!
Winner: Amari Miller
Rating: 2/5
AEW Rampage
Toni Storm vs Nyla Rose
Toni Storm continued her upward trajectory in AEW as part of a fine contest against Nyla Rose, who unfortunately is dropping more and more credibility by the week.
Winner: Toni Storm
Rating: 3/5
WWE Money in the Bank 2022
Lacey Evans vs Alexa Bliss vs Liv Morgan vs Raquel Rodriguez vs Asuka vs Shotzi vs Becky Lynch
Despite some glaring inclusions (I'm looking at you Shotzi) this wasn't a bad match. Most of the women had the opportunity to show what they do best, but the starlet in the eyes of fans that is Liv Morgan won to become a true breakout star. The fan reception was enough to justify the decision to have her win.
Winner: Liv Morgan
Rating: 3.5/5
Ronda Rousey vs Natalya
This match was actually not as bad as I expected. Neither woman truly starred, but they didn't shit the bed like I expected them to.
Winner: Ronda Rousey
Rating: 2/5
Ronda Rousey vs Liv Morgan
SHE DID IT!!!
Winner: Liv Morgan
Rating: 2.5/5
Bianca Belair vs Carmella
Squash City! This had no right being on a pay-per-view.
Winner: Bianca Belair
Rating: 2/5
MATCH OF THE WEEK:
Lacey Evans vs Alexa Bliss vs Liv Morgan vs Raquel Rodriguez vs Asuka vs Shotzi vs Becky Lynch
This was simply one of the better iterations of the women's Money in the Bank match.
WOMAN OF THE WEEK:
Liv Morgan
By cashing in her Money in the Bank briefcase to become WWE SmackDown Women's Champion, Liv Morgan finally ascended to the top of the division. And it was so well deserved!
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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