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 Doudrop
This was a gigantic mess that only served to show just how unimportant Doudrop is, whilst Alexa Bliss is a victim to 'booking limbo'.
Winner: Alexa Bliss
Rating: 1.5/5
AEW Dark: Elevation
Marina Shafir & Nyla Rose vs Angelica Risk & Shalonce Royal
Squash City!
Winner: Marina Shafir & Nyla Rose
Rating: 2/5
Toni Storm vs Emi Sakura
Squash City this was not! For an Elevation match, this was quite the barnstormer. Toni Storm deservedly went over, but Emi Sakura made her look the part.
Winner: Toni Storm
Rating: 3.5/5
Kris Statlander vs Brittany
Squash City!
Winner: Kris Statlander
Rating: 2/5
Hikaru Shida vs Robyn Renegade
Squash City!
Winner: Hikaru Shida
Rating: 2/5
WWE NXT 2.0
Zoey Stark vs Gigi Dolin
Although this match wasn't given the time it deserved, it is clear Gigi Dolin is primed for superstardom when the inevitable Toxic Attraction split happens.
Winner: Zoey Stark
Rating: 2.5/5
Indi Hartwell vs Arianna Grace
Squash City!
Winner: Indi Hartwell
Rating: 2/5
AEW Dark
Kiera Hogan vs Allie Recks
Squash City!
Winner: Kiera Hogan
Rating: 2/5
Marina Shafir vs Tracy Nyxx
Squash City!
Winner: Marina Shafir
Rating: 2/5
Julia Hart vs Reee Michelle
Squash City!
Winner: Julia Hart
Rating: 2/5
AEW Wednesday Night Dynamite: Fight for the Fallen
Thunder Rosa vs Miyu Yamishita
Considering their previous match on Dark, this was a piss poor imitation of that stunner. Both women were two steps below their usual performance.
Winner: Thunder Rosa
Rating: 2.5/5
Impact Wrestling
Jada Stone va Tiffany Nieves
Squash City!
Winner: Tiffany Nieves
Rating: 2/5
WWE NXT UK
Blair Davenport vs Amale
Squash City! A much more improved performance from Blair Davenport here.
Winner: Blair Davenport
Rating: 2/5
WWE Main Event
Tamina & Carmella vs Asuka & Dana Brooke
Watching paint dry is more entertaining than this pathetic excuse of a contest. Asuka was sorely wasted here.
Winner: Asuka & Dana Brooke
Rating: 1/5
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Shotzi vs Aliyah
I don't care how popular Shotzi may be - she is utter garbage in the ring. She is essentially a botch machine at this point, and Aliyah deserves much better than being a potential victim for Shotzi's poor in ring technique.
Winner: Shotzi
Rating: 1/5
Liv Morgan & Ronda Rousey vs Natalya & Sonya Deville
Squash City!
Winner: Liv Morgan & Ronda Rousey
Rating: 2/5
WWE NXT Level Up
Fallon Henley vs Sol Ruca
Squash City!
Winner: Fallon Henley
Rating: 2/5
AEW Rampage
Anna Jay vs Ruby Soho
Although the match quality was poor, Anna Jay at least delivered a strong performance as a heel. Unfortunately, Ruby Soho seems to have peaked already in AEW.
Winner: Anna Jay
Rating: 2/5
WWE SummerSlam 2022
Bianca Belair vs Becky Lynch
Fantastic! This match was just as good as their WrestleMania encounter, with some elements surpassing the quality of that contest. Bianca Belair winning was 100% the correct decision, especially as it allowed Becky Lynch to turn face as she joined forces with Belair to ward off the returning Bayley, Dakota Kai, and Iyo Sky. Yeah... I hate that name too.
Winner: Bianca Belair
Rating: 4/5
Liv Morgan vs Ronda Rousey
I can only describe this as awful, as Ronda Rousey's heel turn was played as more significant than Liv Morgan's fledgling reign as WWE SmackDown Women's Champion. I was sorely disappointed here.
Winner: Liv Morgan
Rating: 2/5
MATCH OF THE WEEK:
Bianca Belair vs Becky Lynch
They reprised their WrestleMania masterpiece with another fantastic match.
WOMAN OF THE WEEK:
Bayley
Bayley is back! And in Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky, she has a menacing force behind her.
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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