10 female Superstars who will rule WWE in 2018

2017 was a year of ups and downs for women's wrestling. One one hand, the WWE continued to deliver great wrestling action from its women's division. On the other, Lucha Underground star Sexy Star found herself in a heap of trouble after legit breaking an opponent's arm.

While it looks like 2018 could be up for grabs for several of WWE's talent women Superstars, there are ten women who have a leg up on the competition. Here's a look at ten women who could claim the crown and become the Queen of wrestling in 2018.

#10 Ember Moon

Trained by the legendary Booker T, Ember Moon came on like a firestorm, sweeping through the women's division like a hot knife through butter. Quickly she became the number one contender for the undefeated Asuka's title.

Simply put, no one has looked stronger against Asuka than Ember Moon. As Ember herself noted, Asuka has only bent the rules against one opponent. With the help of her finisher, the Eclipse, Ember had an impressive 2017 after battling back from injury.

Could she be the queen?

Maybe, but it won't be easy. Ember is positioned at the top of the NXT brand, but she is still the biggest fish in a small pond. Compared to the stars on Smackdown and Raw, she will be relegated to lower card status simply because of the brand she wrestles on.

That being said, Ember could turn things around and impress just like Asuka, Paige, and Charlotte have done before her. She could take the women's revolution and lead it to a true victory in 2018.

#9 Sarah Logan

The former Crazy Mary Dobson has been turning a lot of heads of late, due to her participation in the Mae Young classic and subsequent draft to Smackdown.

Logan utilises a strong puroressu style due to her Japanese training. Her finisher, the Kaiju Killer, is also a tribute to the land of the rising sun. Sarah Logan is high on WWE management's list due to her glamour girl good looks and relative youth.

Could she be the Queen in 2018?

Chances aren't good, though we expect Logan to make an impact in the coming year. He placement in Riott Squad is definitely not a leadership role, and the WWE likely believes she needs more 'seasoning' to learn their style of wrestling. Still, never say never.

#8 Peyton Royce

Peyton Royce's journey as a professional wrestler has seen her leave native Sydney, Australia, and travel to Canada. Trained for the ring by the legendary ring technician Lance Storm, Peyton can certainly deliver in the ring.

A sort-of duo with Billie Kay, Royce is definitely considered by management to be the more marketable of the two. Royce was originally a babyface as rookie KC Cassidy, but has transitioned into a superb heel. She and partner Kay were voted the Breakout Stars of NXT for 2016, and they've been at the top of the card in NXT ever since.

Could she be the Queen in 2018?

Chances are fair. While Peyton wrestles on the number three brand the WWE offers, past stars like Asuka and Charlotte have proven that hurdle can be overcome. Without a call-up to the main roster, Peyton has an uphill battle, but she has the look, the acumen, and the charisma to dominate the coming year if given the opportunity.

#7 Paige

Pro Wrestling's favourite bad girl and tabloid queen made her return to WWE television recently, sans former boyfriend/fiance Alberto El Patron. As the leader of the Absolution stable, she is placed in a prominent position on the card.

Paige had a great start to her career in the WWE, winning the Divas title on her Raw debut, but then she stumbled. Other great talents have arisen, and her cell phone hacks have spread lewd content all over the internet. But the WWE has forgiven her for her lapses of judgement, and she seems poised to be the top heel on Raw.

Could she be the Queen in 2018?

Chances are high that she will have a stellar year. With a movie based on her family -- most of whom are pro wrestlers -- being produced by WWE films, the company will want her in a prominent role, possibly even as the champion. Paige has the skills and the acumen to dominate 2018, as long as her personal demons don't get in the way.

#6 Kairi Sane

The Pirate Princess turned a lot of heads by winning the Mae Young classic, defeating favourite Shayna Baszler in the final match of the tournament. Gorgeous, fearless, and as sound a performer you will find -- male or female -- it's no wonder Kairi Sane is so high on WWE management's list.

While she is in danger of being considered 'Asuka-lite', Sane has carved out her own niche with her sunny personality and high-risk moves. Kairi Sane will no doubt be on the lips of wrestling fans in the year to come.

Could she be the Queen in 2018?

Chances are good that she will be in the top tier, but we don't see her being as dominant a performer as Asuka in her NXT run. Simply put, Kairi is better at the Daniel Bryan underdog role, where she struggles against a much stronger opponent. While she may taste NXT gold by the end of the year, not being on the main roster or being able to speak English will likely hold her back from ruling the coming year.

#5 Ruby Riott

A seven-year veteran, Riott has worked all over the world. Known for wrestling men and women, Riott has a powerful build and impressive toughness that sets her apart from many of her fellow competitors.

Recently called up to the main roster from NXT, she has been given a leadership role in Riott Squad. Obviously, the WWE are very, very high on her potential, as she has leaped right into a feud with the Smackdown women's champion.

Could she be the Queen in 2018?

Chances are very good. Even though she is on the 'b' show of the WWE's two main brands, Riott doesn't have the baggage of her contemporary Paige over on Raw. Riott turns heads just by virtue of her unique look alone. She could break out and make herself the queen of 2018 if given the chance.

#4 Charlotte Flair

"The Empires of the future are the empires of the past" - Winston Churchill

Could Churchill's words apply to Charlotte Flair? She's had a great run in 2017, holding gold for most of the year and always being near the top of the pecking order. After returning to the babyface side, she can again draw attention to her famous lineage (she's the daughter of Ric Flair, in case you've been living under a rock.)

Charlotte could lay claim to dominating the women's wrestling scene in 2017. Can she repeat the performance in 2018?

Could she be the Queen in 2018?

It wouldn't be wise to bet against her. Possibly the best overall performer in the WWE, Charlotte has very high stock and is beloved by management because she is so easy to work with. While she's not as centerfold-ready as the Bellas, Charlotte's looks certainly aren't a hindrance, either. The Nature Boy's daughter could claim the throne in 2018.

#3 Ronda Rousey

She hasn't wrestled a single, solitary match, and yet we still think 2018 could be the year of Ronda Rousey.

The former Olympian and UFC champion has a lot of media attention focused on her, and rightfully so. She is the woman who put women's MMA on the cultural map (with all respect to Gina Carano.) Her transition to the WWE has been predicted and anticipated for years now.

Could she be the Queen in 2018?

Chances are good, but with a few caveats. The WWE loves mainstream media attention, and Ronda will deliver on that end, period end of story. On the other hand, no one has seen her actually wrestle yet.

While her athleticism and beauty are top shelf all the way, will she be able to perform under the big lights? Basically, her only roadblock will be how far she is willing to push herself, and how far the WWE is willing to invest in her.

#2 Alexa Bliss

WWE's evil queen has made quite a name for herself in 2017. As the no questions asked main event heel on the WWE's flagship show, Alexa has proven she is more than just a pretty face. Using her high flying offense and natural charisma, she can make a good case for being the most dominant wrestler of 2017.

Could she be the Queen in 2018?

Odds are very, very much in her favour. She's already on the top of the world as the Raw women's champion. With her gorgeous appearance, role on the Total Divas show, and acrobatic offense, Alexa could very well just continue her dominance into 2018.

#1 Asuka

Asuka is possibly the most dominant wrestler in the world right now, male or female. No one had a better 2017 than Asuka and remains undefeated in the WWE, and was never pinned for her NXT championship. Instead, she vacated the title when she was drafted to the main roster on Raw.

So far, Asuka has appeared unstoppable, tapping Dana Brooke out in eight seconds and turning back every challenge. Will she continue to rampage through the WWE in 2018?

Could she be the Queen in 2018?

It's not only likely, it's practically inevitable. Asuka was allowed to leave NXT without first dropping the title, which is an honor rarely given. The fact that she has been booked to seem unstoppable on RAW only helps cement her status as the true figurehead of the women's division. Asuka might just extend her undefeated streak by 365 more days, and make 2018 her year.

Ten impressive women, ten heirs to the throne! Will one of them be the Queen in 2018? Only time will tell.

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