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 Bayley
This was easily the best match of the week, with Bayley standing tall in a match that underlined just how much she has been missed. Bayley has slightly reinvented herself as the leader of Damage CTRL, and following her team winning at Clash at the Castle, it was clear she would face Bianca Belair for the WWE Raw Women's Championship. Was the result of this match a foregone conclusion? Yes, but boy was the journey fun.
Winner: Bayley
Rating: 3/5
AEW Dark: Elevation
Nyla Rose vs B3cca
Super Squash City!
Winner: Nyla Rose
Rating: 2/5
Skye Blue vs Chica Carreras
Squash City!
Winner: Skye Blue
Rating: 2/5
WWE NXT 2.0
Toxic Attraction vs Tatum Paxley & Ivy Nile
Squash City!
Winner: Toxic Attraction
Rating: 2/5
Cora Jade vs Wendy Choo
Squash City!
Winner: Cora Jade
Rating: 2/5
AEW Dark
Emi Sakyra vs Avery Breaux
Squash City!
Winner: Emi Sakura
Rating: 2/5
La Rosa Negra vs Marina Shafir
Squash City!
Winner: Marina Shafir
Rating: 2/5
Madison Rayne vs Viva Van
Squash City!
Winner: Madison Rayne
Rating: 2/5
Kilynn Kings vs Sahara Seven
Squash City!
Winner: Kilynn King
Rating: 2/5
AEW Wednesday Night Dynamite - Grand Slam
Toni Storm vs Britt Baker vs Serena Deeb vs Athena
I enjoyed this contest, but I will admit that the 'Interim' aspect of Toni Storm's Interim AEW Women's World Championship reign robs her matches of any drama. Whilst the action was solid, the result was never in any doubt. But hey, at least Saraya debuted...
Winner: Toni Storm
Rating: 3/5
WWE Main Event
Dana Brooke vs Tamina
Straight up garbage!
Winner: Dana Brooke
Rating: 1/5
Impact Wrestling
There were no Knockout's matches this week.
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Liv Morgan vs Lacey Evans
Lacey Evans is not a WWE superstar. She is clogging up the main roster with a spot that should go to someone more deserving. I like her as a person, but as an in-ring talent, she is dreadful! Liv Morgan looked poor here as a result of Evans' own ineffective performance, therefore this match shit the bed.
Winner: Liv Morgan
Rating: 1.5/5
Raquel Rodriguez vs Dakota Kai
Dakota Kai vs Raquel Rodriguez was a huge feud in NXT, therefore more respect to their history should have been given here. Losing quickly to Rodriguez meant Kai had her first poor week since her promotion to the main roster.
Winner: Raquel Rodriguez
Rating: 1.5/5
WWE NXT Level Up
Indi Hartwell vs Valentina Feroz
Squash City!
Winner: Indi Hartwell
Rating: 2/5
AEW Rampage - Grand Slam
Jade Cargill vs Diamante
Although Diamante genuinely looked good in this match, there was absolutely no way that Jade Cargill was going to lose here. Thankfully, the action was solid, if not spectacular, leading to a solid and enjoyable match overall.
Winner: Jade Cargill
Rating: 2.5/5
MATCH OF THE WEEK:
Alexa Bliss vs Bayley
This was fun, if not slightly obvious. Nevertheless, it was fun whilst it lasted.
WOMAN OF THE WEEK:
Bayley
Easily the best thing about WWE television at the moment.
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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