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AEW told us that wins and losses would matter when the company began, and implementing these rankings are a great, simple way to do that, and while simple wins/losses aren't the only contributing factor to these, they mean a lot. The first rankings were released a week ago, and they were well done, but given how much has changed in the women's division since, it's clear that these rankings had to be quite different in week 2.
There is still plenty to be done in this division to bring it to the level of the other two, but given all of the promising talent, these women will no doubt flourish over the coming months and years. So sit back and read along as we look back on the week that was in AEW and predict the top 5 rankings for the women in week 2 of AEW's Rankings.
#5 Awesome Kong
While Awesome Kong appeared in the early stages of AEW, she went missing for a few months, until this past week where she destroyed both Bea Priestley and Allie, before taking a lock of their hair as a trophy. She didn't win a match this past week and her record still stands at 0-1, but given the impact she has made in just one week, there's no one else on the roster that deserves this spot more.
The TNA and WWE veteran may be past her prime, but given her size and experience, she'll still make a huge impact with AEW, and we can't wait to see where this current story and relationship with Brandi Rhodes takes her. It's hard to see this path of destruction ending anywhere but Riho, and given what we know about Kong's dominance, we should all fear for the AEW women's division in the near future.
#4 Allie
While it has been achieved quietly, Allie has amassed an AEW record of 3-2, and while it doesn't sound great, she sits behind only the Champion, #1 and #2 on our list and Brandi Rhodes with the best record. This past week on Dynamite, similar to Bea Priestley at Full Gear, Allie was attacked by Awesome Kong, but she ended the week with a 0-0 record, so there's no reason for AEW to move her from the #4 spot she occupied last week.
Allie may not be the best wrestler in the division, but she's a fantastic worker and can draw great sympathy as a babyface. So AEW would be wise to use her in the way they were going to use Kylie Rae going forward. It's hard to see Allie climbing the ranks anytime soon, but she's an experienced performer and AEW would be wise to use her well, as one day we might have an underdog Champion (or maybe Allie brings her friend from Impact to AEW to shake things up?)
#3 Nyla Rose
Nyla Rose has been with AEW since their press conference in Las Vegas, and while many criticisms have come up against her in that time, she continues to improve week in, week out on AEW Dynamite. Despite coming up short in the contest to crown the first-ever AEW Women's World Champion, Rose has been a force to be reckoned with ever since, and after a squash of Dani Jordan on Dynamite, it's clear she has her eyes set on #1.
Despite her 3-3 overall record, The Native Beast is a unique performer and being pushed very heavily by AEW, and while a matchup with Awesome Kong can't be far away, she's currently dominating whoever AEW put in front of her. Rose is clearly a big part of the future of AEW, and if she can continue to improve going forward, one day she will hold gold, but for right now, it's hard to see her overtaking #1 and #2.
#2 Hikaru Shida
Despite not being featured heavily on Dynamite, Hikaru Shida is still one of the best performers in the women's division, and it's only a matter of time until she goes on a monster run. While the fans haven't got behind her quite like they have Riho, Shida still has the support of the AEW fans, and given the lack of top-end, elite-level talent in this division, Shida is ready to make a big name for herself.
At 3-1 (2-1 in singles competition), Shida doesn't have enough marquee victories to be considered for the #1 spot, but if AEW keep giving her bigger and bigger moments, she'll be a star in no time. With all the new blood coming into the women's division, each performer will have to fight to retain their position, and while no one's spot in the company is guaranteed, it's safe to say that AEW have found themselves a winner in Hikaru Shida.
#1 Britt Baker
Ever since the debut press conference for AEW in Jacksonville, it's been clear that Britt Baker is the star of the women's division, and after beating Bea Priestley at Full Gear, she's right in line for a shot at the gold. After the Champion Riho (7-2), Baker has the best record of any woman in the company (5-2), and scoring the signature win over her rival at Full Gear puts her right on track to meet the Champion, and right now, nothing will stand in her way.
While there are some criticisms to be sent Baker's way, she's still an outstanding performer, and while Riho has been an amazing Champion, it's hard to see her run lasting much longer if Britt has her way. We don't yet have word on when the next AEW PPV will take place, but unless something drastically changes, The Doctor will be coming for the Japanese sensation and her gold.
