Remember when the ‘Divas’ division was mostly 2-minute matches and pillow fights? We’ve come a long way, but is the current era really the best we’ve ever seen?
What You Need to Know
Look, the Four Horsewomen (Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, Sasha Banks, and Bayley) changed everything. But the game is evolving. Here’s the deal:
- The new crop of talent from NXT isn’t just promising; they’re already main-event-level good.
- The depth of the roster, from top to bottom, is arguably the strongest it has ever been.
- Established stars like Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair are holding it down, but the new challengers are creating some serious buzz.
The Foundation: Respect to the Horsewomen
Let’s get one thing straight: without the Four Horsewomen, we wouldn’t be having this conversation. They took a sideshow and turned it into the main event of WrestleMania. They forced the company, and the fans, to take women’s wrestling seriously. Charlotte’s athleticism, Becky’s charisma, Bayley’s storytelling, and Sasha’s swagger set a bar that felt almost unreachable. They were the revolution, no doubt about it.
The New Wave: It’s Tiffy Time
But here’s the thing about bars—they’re meant to be raised. And man, the new class is bringing the ladder. I’ll be honest, when Tiffany Stratton first showed up, I thought she was all flash and catchphrases. I was dead wrong. Her in-ring work is crisp, her character is dialed in, and that "Prettiest Moonsault Ever" is legit. Then you’ve got Roxanne Perez, who has the heart and technical skill of a 20-year veteran. It reminds me of when Rey Mysterio first burst onto the scene in WCW; you just knew you were watching something special. Add in the powerhouse Jade Cargill, the fighting spirit of Lyra Valkyria, and the continued dominance of Rhea Ripley, and you have a division that’s not just deep—it’s diverse. Every matchup feels fresh because the styles are so different.
Wrapping It Up
Final Bell: So, are we in the golden age? The Horsewomen era was the revolution, but this might just be the renaissance. The foundation they built was crucial, but the sheer depth, variety, and skill of today’s roster is on another level. We’re getting incredible matches on a weekly basis, not just on pay-per-views.
The Horsewomen walked so this generation could fly. But who’s your pick to lead the division for the next five years? Fight me in the comments.