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Recognizing the most influential women in wrestling requires a long memory and a lot of well-deserved accolades. Since the dawn of professional wrestling, men have dominated this show. But in the past several decades, women have shown up in a big way.
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Torrie Wilson
Entering the WWE in the late 90s, Torrie was a typical figure in terms of appearance. Gorgeous, blonde, and in great shape, some saw her as a figurehead. But the truth is that her matches with Stacey Kiebler, Mileena, and even Sable helped to push the women’s division forward.
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Jacqueline
It often felt as though people looked past Jacqueline. But as one of the influential women of wrestling, she was extremely important. Her feuds with Sable, Lita, and several other women were some of the greatest matches of the early 2000s.
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Beth Phoenix
The Glamazon was by far one of the toughest women in the ring. Big, buff, and still exemplifying the look that Vince McMahon wanted, she was perfect. Not only that, but she could beat up some of the men. That skill went a long way.
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Luna Vachon
Luna looked crazy and acted crazy, and people loved her for it. Her stint with Goldust was interesting, as was her run with the Human Oddities. But her rivalry with Sable was absolute gold back in the day.
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Melina
Her entrance was absolute fire since her flexibility and in-ring skills were amazing. But strangely, the screech she let out before getting in the ring is one of her more memorable traits. Aside from that, she helped the women’s division take yet another stride into the future.
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Alundra Blayze
Alundra Blayze was one of the greats when the WWE was still the WWF. There was a lot of controversy that erupted when she went to WCW, unfortunately. But despite that, her name is still considered an important part of WWE history.
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Mae Young
This woman was wrestling before the stars on this list were born, making her a pioneer of the wrestling world. She was still stepping into the ring in her elder years, so it’s obvious that her love for the show knew no bounds.
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Kharma
Whether people know her as Awesome Kong or Kharma isn’t important. The fact is that she was a dominant force that had a short run in the WWE. While she retired in 2021, she’s still a memorable character who cut a wide swath while she was around.
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Bayley
Before her turn to the dark side for a while, Bayley stood out as one of the most positive female competitors EVER. She’s one of the hardest workers in the company and one of the most reliable, but her heel turn was, well, a little interesting. But little girls still want to be like Bayley, at least, how she used to be.
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Michelle McCool
While her in-ring character clashed with just about everyone, Michelle McCool lived up to her surname. She was one of the most charismatic ladies in the ring and one of the most entertaining. While she chose to retire at one point, she did so to maintain her love for the job, as she stated.
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Natalya Neidhart
As a third-generation star and one of the hardest workers in the company, it feels as though Nat gets overlooked too often. But as a trainer and a veteran in the ring, her knowledge is invaluable. While she doesn’t always get the glory, she does contribute to the business without fail.
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Charlotte Flair
The daughter of the Nature Boy Ric Flair, Charlotte is amazing to watch in the ring. There’s no doubt that her heel turn helped to boost her popularity. But apart from that, she’s been electrifying in the ring and has helped to inspire the generations yet to come.
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Lita
Lita didn’t get a lot of credit initially, but once she exploded into motion it was tough to stop her. She was kind of a bad-girl type and an inspiration to many young women. Her initial run in the company was fun to watch. Every time she hit the ring people could feel the energy build with each move she made.
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Sable
Sable was a dominant force in the WWE, hands down. While she didn’t do much wrestling, she was still a star that people couldn’t do without. Sure, she was a Playboy model at one time, but that only increased her reputation.
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Mickie James
Another star that was overlooked at times, Mickie James is still one of the most influential women in wrestling today. This has a lot to do with her position as a high-octane entertainer and the work she’s done behind the scenes following her in-ring act.
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Becky Lynch
Becky Lynch came out to mixed reviews at one point, but despite this, she hit the ring like a miniature hurricane early on. She was given a heel turn at one point, but her loyal fans still cheered her on as she continued the legacy of inspiring other women to believe in what they could do.
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Paige
As one of the women who helped to revolutionize the WWE and take it in a different direction, Paige stands out for several reasons. She’s not the only WWE star to make a movie and move on to another promotion. But she is a star who people continue to find inspiration from when it comes to her career.
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Chyna
Her story is a bit tragic, but Chyna was a force to reckon with in her time. Many fans still miss this woman since anytime she was in the ring they loved her, no matter if she was a heel or a hero. Her run with DX is still legendary, and her contributions as one of the most influential women in wrestling are all but required reading for many up-and-coming superstars.
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Trish Stratus
As a standout in the women’s locker room, Trish Stratus is one of the most solid legends in the business. She’s got the look and the talent to school just about anyone in the ring. Not only that, but she helped usher in the popularity that the women’s division has enjoyed for the last couple of decades.
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Miss Elizabeth
Some might disagree, but there’s no dethroning one of the most amazing women to grace the ring. She wasn’t a wrestler, but that doesn’t matter. Hardcore wrestling fans, old and new, will continue to find a place in their hearts for this classy, iconic woman.
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