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 Nikki Cross
Was this match held on television too quickly? Perhaps. But it was at least fun to watch, but the impact of Bianca Belair defeating Nikki Cross means she has already lost some of the buzz she earned upon her return. Whilst this was a good match, I do question the backstage reasons for this mess.
Winner: Bianca Belair
Rating: 3/5
Damage CTRL vs Asuka & Alexa Bliss
As a Damage CTRL fan, I do not agree with the need for a title change here. Was the match fun? Yes. Yes it was. Nonetheless, I feel the title change here was not justified, hindering the cool factor of Damage CTRL as a stable.
Winner: Asuka & Alexa Bliss
Rating: 3.5/5
AEW Dark: Elevation
Diamante vs Madison Rayne
Squash City!
Winner: Madison Rayne
Rating: 2/5
Kiera Hogan vs Skye Blue
Squash City!
Winner: Kiera Hogan
Rating: 2/5
Athena vs Janai Kai
Squash City!
Winner: Athena
Rating: 2/5
Jade Cargill vs Trish Adora
Squash City!
Winner: Jade Cargill
Rating: 2/5
WWE NXT 2.0
Kiana James vs Thea Hail
Squash City!
Winner: Kiana James
Rating: 2/5
Indi Hartwell vs Zoey Stark
A rather dull and mediocre contest.
Winner: Indi Hartwell
Rating: 2/5
Cora Jade vs Valentina Feroz
Squash City!
Winner: Cora Jade
Rating: 2/5
AEW Dark
Nyla Rose vs Leva Bates
Squash City!
Winner: Nyla Rose
Rating: 2/5
Toni Storm vs Diamante
Squash City! Toni Storm looks great as AEW Women's World Champion, even if it is as an Interim Champion.
Winner: Toni Storm
Rating: 2/5
Kennedi Copeland vs Marina Shafir
Squash City!
Winner: Marina Shafir
Rating: 2/5
AEW Wednesday Night Dynamite
Jade Cargill vs Marina Shafir
Squash City! Jade Cargill looked absolutely fantastic here!
Winner: Jade Cargill
Rating: 2/5
Impact Wrestling
Savannah Evans vs Jessika
Although a relatively surprise victory, the match overall went on much longer than it needed to. A rare miss from the Knockout's division.
Winner: Savannah Evans
Rating: 2/5
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Liv Morgan vs Sonya Deville
Squash City!
Winner: Liv Morgan
Rating: 2/5
Shayna Baszler vs Natalya
Shayna Baszler vs Natalya was downright awful, which is a shame as Baszler deserves much better than being hung out to dry by a clearly past it 'star'. Natalya offers nothing the ring, or outside of it to be quite frank.
Winner: Shayna Baszler
Rating: 1.5/5
WWE NXT Level Up
Ivy Nile vs Sol Ruca
A real mess of a contest - both women looked awful here!
Winner: Ivy Nile
Rating: 1.5/5
AEW Rampage
Britt Baker & Jamie Hayter vs Skye Blue & Madison Rayne
Squash City!
Winner: Britt Baker & Jamie Hayter
Rating: 2/5
WWE Crown Jewel 2022
Asuka & Alexa Bliss vs Damage CTRL
To have the titles change again after less than a week was insulting. I don't think the Saudi Arabian crowd necessarily needed a title change, but at least the action was solid. Both teams work well together, although the visual of them all wearing suits was somewhat jarring.
Winner: Damage CTRL
Rating: 3/5
Bianca Belair vs Bayley
As a Last Woman Standing match, this was a decent effort. Unfortunately, there seems to be something missing from this feud in the ring, whether that be ultimate chemistry or fire. Their efforts were well received, but I did expect more from this contest.
Winner: Bianca Belair
Rating: 3/5
MATCH OF THE WEEK:
Damage CTRL vs Asuka & Alexa Bliss
Personal bias aside, this was a fun little romp!
WOMAN OF THE WEEK:
Mandy Rose
Mandy Rose is simply loving life on NXT.
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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