What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you see two women entering the wrestling ring for a champion’s belt? Well, as a human it’s obvious your eyes at the one whom you like more, you judge their moves, shout their name for moral support and sometimes you truly pray for them to achieve that benchmark and cheer up when they win a championship.
Well, there could be one champion though, and that’s what we’re about to see today, who got lucky and became the queen of the ring in their time of struggle and fight.
In the thrilling world of the WWE, female wrestlers have established themselves by capturing fans with their physical strength, charisma, and stubborn willpower. The women of WWE have made a lasting impact on the sport, from breaking new ground and shattering preconceptions to being contemporary stars who still inspire. Come celebrate with us the top ten female wrestlers who have revolutionized the concept of female wrestling.
Becky Lynch
Rebecca Quin is a professional wrestler from Ireland who was born on January 30, 1987. She works on the Raw brand for WWE, where she is signed under the ring name Becky Lynch. Lynch is among the most well-known and highly compensated wrestlers in the WWE. With her attack on Charlotte Flair at SummerSlam in 2018, Lynch changed her persona to one that was more aggressive, portraying herself as the victim of unfair treatment and referring to herself as “The Man.” This move helped Lynch become much more well-known.
- Born: 30th January, 1987 (age 37 years)
- Spouse: Seth Rollins
- Married: 2021
Charlotte Flair
Ashley Elizabeth Fliehr is a professional wrestler from the United States. She has a contract with WWE, where she competes as Charlotte Flair on the SmackDown brand. Being the daughter of Ric Flair, Flair is a professional wrestler from a second generation. Alongside her father, she debuted in professional wrestling in 1993’s World Championship Wrestling. She started training with WWE in 2012, and the following year she made her NXT debut. Her meniscus, ACL, and MCL are all torn, keeping her immobile at the moment.
- Born: 5th April, 1986 (Age 37 years)
- Spouse: Manuel Alfonso Andrade
- Married: 2022
- Divorced: twice Riki Johnson (2010- 2013), Thom Latimer (2013-2015)
Sasha Banks
Mercedes Professional Wrestler Justine Kaestner-Varnado aka Sasha Banks is an American wrestler. She is contracted with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as of March 2024, competing as Mercedes Mone. She is well renowned for her tenure in the WWE, where she competed under the ring name Sasha Banks from 2012 to 2022. She also made appearances in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and its sister promotion World Wonder Ring Stardom in 2023 as Mone.
- Born: 26th January, 1992 (age 32 years)
- Spouse: Sarath Tone
- Married: 2016
Bayley
American professional wrestler Pamela Rose Martinez aka Bayley works in the sport. She is presently contracted with WWE, where she goes by the ring name Bayley and competes on SmackDown. The longest reign in the history of the WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship is currently held by Bayley, who held the title for 380 days. Being the first female Triple Crown Champion and Grand Slam victor in WWE history, Bayley held the titles of the WWE Raw Women’s Championship, the WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship, and the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship.
- Born: 15th June, 1989 (age 34 years)
- Engaged with fellow wrestler Aaron Solow
- Ended in February 2021
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Asuka
Kanako Urai aka Asuka is a professional wrestler from Japan. She is contracted with the WWE, where she competes as a member of Damage CTRL on SmackDown under the ring name Asuka. Asuka’s record-breaking fourth reign as an individual and Kairi Sane’s second reign as a team make her half of the current WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions.
- Born: 26th September, 1981 (42 years old)
- Unmarried
Nikki Garcia Bella
Nikki Garcia, real name Stephanie Nicole Chigvintsev, is a former professional wrestler and television personality from the United States. Her most well-known role was as part of The Bella Twins, a performance she did with her twin sister Brie under the ring name Nikki Bella in the WWE from 2007 to 2023. Rolling Stone crowned Garcia Diva of the Year in December 2015, after being rated #1 in the Female 50 of Pro Wrestling Illustrator in November 2015. She is the presenter of the game show Barmageddon at the moment.
- Born: 21st November, 1983 (age 40 years)
- Spouse: Artem Chigvintsev
- Married: 2022
Ronda Rousey
American actress, professional wrestler, and former judoka and mixed martial artist Ronda Jean Rousey. She won bronze in judo at the 2008 Summer Olympics, becoming the first American woman to do so. In 2011, Rousey started her career in mixed martial arts (MMA) with King of the Cage. Before the UFC’s takeover of Strikeforce, she was the final women’s bantamweight champion of the organization. She gained notoriety throughout her tenures in the WWE and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
- Born: 1st February, 1987 (age 37 years)
- Spouse: Travis Browne
- Married: 2017
Trish Stratus
Patricia Anne Stratigeas aka Trish Stratus is a Canadian professional wrestler, actress, and yoga instructor. She is more often known in the ring as Trish Stratus. She performs on the Raw brand for WWE, to which she is currently signed. Stratus, who holds the record for the longest reign of any women’s champion in the twenty-first century with 448 days, is frequently considered the best female wrestler in the promotion’s history.
- Born: 18th December, 1975 (age 48 years)
- Spouse: Ron Fisico
- Married: 2006
Lita
Amy Christine Dumas aka Lita is an American singer and former professional wrestler. Her time spent competing in the WWE as Lita is what made her most famous. Dumas is considered one of the finest female performers in WWE history and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Dumas began her professional wrestling career in 1998 with Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) in Mexico, going by the name Angelica at first. She then briefly worked on the US independent circuit in early 1999 before spending six months with Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW).
- Born: 14th April, 1975 (age years)
- Unmarried
Beth Phoenix
American professional wrestler Elizabeth Copeland goes by Beth Phoenix in the business. She has a WWE contract. Before being prepared for professional wrestling by the All-Knighters, Kociański had a great amateur wrestling career in high school, winning multiple competitions. Following her May 2001 debut, she competed for multiple independent promotions. She participated in the first-ever Shimmer Women Athletes shows as well. She has won the WWE Women’s Championship three times and the WWE Divas Championship once.
- Born: 24th November, 1980 (age 43 years)
- Spouse: Edge
- Married: 2016
- Divorced: Joey Knight (2001 – 2010)
These ten female wrestlers have made a lasting impression on the WWE universe, from the pioneers of the past to the pioneers of the present. They have changed the perception of what it means to be a woman in a sport that is dominated by men because of their talent, enthusiasm, and tenacity. While we honor their accomplishments, let’s also look ahead to the times ahead, when the next wave of female wrestlers will undoubtedly break down barriers and motivate us all.
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