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Since its inception, WWE has predominantly been a male-dominated industry. People flocked to arenas and TV screens to watch their favorite buffed-up dudes batter the ever-loving hell out of each other. Anything else was considered bathroom break material.
Unfortunately, one of those bathroom break times was when women stepped into the ring to wrestle. Women’s wrestling was looked down upon and shunned, with many talented female wrestlers not getting a chance to showcase their abilities and talents.
But times have changed since then, and now women find themselves with renewed exposure and positive responses from fans. They have proven time and again that they are just as talented as their male counterparts. With backing from the company and from fans, they are creating history every year.
And as the Women's division in WWE gathers momentum, it is important not to restrict the ‘history-making’ process to just premium live events and multiple top stars vying for championships. Much more can be achieved by the ultra-talented bunch to put women’s wrestling well and truly in the same bracket as the men’s version.
Here are five ways in which WWE women can continue to make history and scale new heights in 2022.
#5 Have more premium live events like Evolution
Evolution was a premium live event where only the WWE women competed. It debuted to critical acclaim, and any doubts as to whether it would sell tickets and draw interest evaporated the second the show kicked off.
The event showed that interest in women’s wrestling was present in significant amounts. As a result, such a premium live event could be made into an annual feature that lets the WWE women wrestle their hearts out and entertain in the ring.
It could also allow women who aren’t extensively featured on the weekly shows to shine and showcase their abilities. With such a diverse roster, WWE would be wise to invest in such a venture.
#4 Women should main-event both nights of WrestleMania
With WWE’s flagship event, WrestleMania, being held across two days, it allows for better time management. There can also be two main events as opposed to one, meaning a greater number of storylines can get the spotlight.
WWE women main-evented ‘Mania for the first time ever when Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair and Ronda Rousey stepped into the ring for a double championship match. That day was a major milestone for women’s wrestling, and there is the possibility of doing more.
By main-eventing both nights of the premium live event, the WWE women and the company themselves could make a major statement. Given the talent at their disposal, it will not disappoint either.
#3 Have WWE women take part in intergender matches
This one is a bit tricky, given matches between men and women are not practiced in Vince McMahon’s company. However, they have happened before, and who’s to say they can’t happen again?
WWE could go one step further and create storylines leading to intergender matches more often. The PG directives will be a tough storm to weather, but if Baron Corbin can hit the End of Days on Becky Lynch in front of her then-fiancé, the idea of a match between a man and a woman isn’t that far-fetched either.
#2 Women should contest in more gimmick matches
WWE women competing in Hell in a Cell, Iron Woman and Last Woman standing matches has been exciting to watch over the last few years. However, it is still not as much as what the men do, and hence it must be addressed at some point.
WWE can go all-in on women taking part in niche matches, even if they are ones that kind of compromise on the in-ring quality. It is all about pushing boundaries, and if men can contest Inferno matches, then so can women.
#1 Have a secondary Championship in the women's division
There are one too many titles in the men’s division to keep track of. It also doesn’t help that the roster is too large for all of them to feature prominently. WWE women, on the other hand, are relatively less in number.
Introducing a title like the Intercontinental Championship or United States Championship would allow for more engaging storylines and action. At the moment, there are some women in the company who barely get any TV time. A secondary title would allow them to step up as challengers and even champions.
As time passes, the prestige of the title will also increase, lending it great credibility in the future. Women should not be restricted to just a World Championship and a Tag Team Championship.
