Another Top 10 Female Wrestlers

A wrestler that could’ve put together a good match against a broomstick, Molly built a rep as an incredible worker but never reached her full potential in the WWE. Having honed her skills with the “Man of 1,000 Holds” Dean Malenko, she debuted in 2000 alongside Crash and Hardcore as one of The Holly Cousins. Later partnering with The Hurricane under the moniker Mighty Molly, she became one of only a handful of women to hold the Hardcore Championship title – meaning she’s more than comfortable to fight dirty and fight hard. However, maybe her most memorable WWE moment came when she lost a Hair vs. Title match at WrestleMania XX, and had her head shaved.

A journey-woman wrestler of the highest caliber, Bull is best remembered in North America for her feud with Alundra Blayze over the WWE Women’s Championship during the mid-‘90s. Winning the championship from her long-time rival in Tokyo at a non-WWE event called Big Egg Wrestling Universe of all things, she was hated by many WWE fans but they had to admire her wrestling prowess. She remained active in WCW and abroad for many years after her WWE run and to this day is a vastly respected wrestling figure and a warrior, plain and simple.

It’s a shame that this wrestling stalwart is best remembered for throwing the Women’s Championship belt in the trash on WCW Nitro one night. Obviously more than worthy of inclusion in any wrestling Hall of Fame, Alundra Blayze is largely responsible for the WWE’s women’s wrestling resurgence of the ‘90s, being named Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s first female Rookie of the Year. During her tenure in WCW, she may not have been as prominently featured, but she remained hard working and immensely talented, and her attitude and toughness made her one of the most talented females in the game.

An England-born wrestler who’s proud to boast that her first time in the ring came when she was still in her mother’s womb, Paige’s family is composed almost entirely of wrestlers. Her first match as a fully formed human came at the tender age of 13, and today when she steps into the squared circle you can see that experience and passion every time. The first winner of the NXT Women’s Championship, who also became the youngest ever winner of the WWE Divas Championship when she stole it from AJ Lee at age 21, we’re certain Paige will continue to blaze a trail.

Despite winning the WWE Women’s Championship in her first match, Gail Kim’s pair of runs in the only wrestling company your mother has heard of was relatively disappointing. But it was TNA that gave her the platform she needed to shine. When she first came to the company, there was no women’s division to speak of and slowly but surely she and a few other ladies changed the minds of the powers that be and the Knockout division was born. Winning the premiere Knockout title, Gail’s feud with Awesome Kong is one of the best in wrestling history – no matter the gender.

Brought into the WWE in 2000 as one of The Godfather’s Hos with next-to-no experience, she trained hard and transformed herself from mere eye candy to a major part of the best era of women’s wrestling the WWE has ever seen. A shoo-in for eventual inclusion in the WWE Hall of Fame, Victoria spent years as the last remaining connection to that era before she left of her own accord and joined TNA. Adding several more 5 star matches and fun storylines to her legacy, Victoria or Tara or whatever you want to call her is one female wrestler who kicks ass no matter what name she goes by.

Listed by Pro Wrestling Illustrated as the second best female wrestler in the world in both 2008 and 2012, Beth was the lynchpin of the women’s division for years. Forming a tag team with Natalya known as The Divas of Doom, she earned the respect and admiration of wrestling fans everywhere. The picture of beauty and strength, “The Glamazon” broke ground by becoming only the female fighter ever to enter the Royal Rumble Match. The day she decided to retire in 2012 may have been a great decision for her personal life but was certainly a sad one for the wrestling world.

During her original run in TNA, Kong had a series of amazing feuds with virtually everyone on the roster, especially Gail Kim, and reportedly punched Bubba the Love Sponge in the face. Ultimately finding her way to the WWE, she was rechristened Kharma and ran roughshod over everyone who stood in her way. Ultimately, the wrestling world missed out on what was certain to be a legendary run when tragedy hit her personal life, but her return to TNA is certain to give the world even more amazing performances.

The Hart family’s history in the business is well known to anyone with even a passing interest in wrestling. And, in much the same way that her uncle Bret Hart stole the spotlight from the previous generation of wrestlers, Natalya owns this one. She is the first woman to be a third-generation wrestler, and her heritage afforded her the opportunity to train at the legendary Hart family Dungeon, before making her WWE debut in 2007. One of the main stars of the WWE’s reality show “Total Divas,” and a one-time Divas Champion, Nattie hasn’t always gotten the position she deserves, but she always performs well in any position.

Before our top pick enters the ring, here are a few honorable mentions:

- Wendi Richter

- Luna Vachon

- Jacqueline Moore

- Ivory

- Charlotte

Unlike many of the women who have worked for the WWE in the last few decades, AJ Lee is a lifelong wrestling fan who couldn’t stop crying when she met her hero, Lita, as a teen. A three time holder of the WWE Divas Championship and its longest reigning champion, having held it once for 295 days straight, AJ pulls off any story she’s given and wrestles with the best of them. Making her WWE debut in 2009, she quickly rose through the ranks thanks to both her acting and her wrestling skills, and today she’s one of the most captivating performers to step between the ropes.

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