Top 20 WWE Women’s Moments That Changed Wrestling Forever
November 16, 2025
Top 20 WWE Women’s Moments That Changed Wrestling Forever (2025 Edition)
WWE’s Women’s Division has gone through one of the most dramatic evolution in sports entertainment. It began as a small part of the show. Now, it has transformed into main-event mainstay storytelling. This change is creating icons, pioneers, and unforgettable moments.
Here are the Top 20 greatest WWE Women’s Moments — emotional, historic, and era-defining.
🔥 20. Bayley’s “Hugger” Debut on RAW (2016)
The crowd exploded with joy as Bayley arrived on RAW, officially joining the main roster. This debut marked the arrival of a true fan-favorite who would eventually become one of WWE’s best storytellers.
🔥 19. Asuka Wins the First-Ever Women’s Royal Rumble (2018)
Asuka outlasted 29 competitors to become the inaugural Women’s Royal Rumble winner. This was a monumental achievement. It highlighted her undefeated dominance.
🔥 18. Beth Phoenix Enters the Men’s Royal Rumble (2010)
Beth Phoenix’s Rumble appearance showcased her strength and fearlessness, body-slamming men and proving she was a true powerhouse.
🔥 17. Rhea Ripley Wins the SmackDown Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 39
Rhea’s emotional and electric victory over Charlotte Flair instantly cemented her as a generational superstar. The match is still considered one of the greatest women’s WrestleMania matches ever.
🔥 16. Paige Wins the Divas Championship on Her Debut (2014)
At only 21 years old, Paige shocked the world by defeating AJ Lee on her very first night. It signaled the start of the WWE Women’s Revolution.
🔥 15. Lita vs. Victoria in a Hardcore Match (2003)
This wasn’t just a match — it was women proving they could do everything the men could. Weapons, intensity, storytelling. A forgotten gem that showed what was possible.
🔥 14. Shayna Baszler Dominates the Elimination Chamber (2020)
Shayna steamrolled every competitor without taking a single pin. It was one of the most dominant Chamber performances of any superstar — male or female.
🔥 13. Sable’s Iconic Powerbomb on Marc Mero (1998)
One of the earliest women’s moments that got a massive pop. The crowd went wild when Sable finally stood up for herself and showed she was more than a manager.
🔥 12. Naomi’s Emotional Return & Championship Win (2017)
“Feel the Glow” became more than a slogan when Naomi captured the SmackDown Women’s Championship in front of her hometown crowd.
🔥 11. Mickie James Returns at the Royal Rumble as IMPACT Champion (2022)
In a groundbreaking crossover moment, WWE acknowledged another company’s championship on its biggest stage. Mickie came out to her theme and belt — history made.
🔥 10. The Women’s Evolution Announcement (2015)
Stephanie McMahon’s announcement introduced Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, and Sasha Banks to the main roster. This introduction ignited a revolution. It changed everything.
🔥 9. Ronda Rousey Debuts at Royal Rumble (2018)
Ronda’s appearance was global news. As one of the most famous athletes in the world, her arrival shifted mainstream attention to WWE’s Women’s Division.
🔥 8. Bianca Belair’s Royal Rumble Win (2021)
Bianca’s emotional victory — with tears, storytelling, and incredible athleticism — signaled the rise of a new megastar.
🔥 7. Sasha Banks vs. Bayley: Brooklyn Classic (2015)
Still regarded as one of the greatest women’s matches ever. The crowd, the emotion, the chemistry — this match changed the perception of women’s wrestling forever.
🔥 6. Charlotte Flair Ends Asuka’s Streak (WrestleMania 34)
Asuka’s two-year winning streak ended in a match filled with drama and intensity. The handshake afterward showed deep respect and cemented both women as elite talents.
🔥 5. Becky Lynch Becomes “The Man” (2018)
After a long underdog journey, Becky’s heel turn and breakout promo changed her career. She became the hottest act in WWE for nearly two years, male or female.
🔥 4. Trish Stratus & Lita Main Event RAW (2004)
For the first time ever, two women closed RAW in a singles match. They proved women could main-event any show and steal it.
🔥 3. First-Ever Women’s Hell in a Cell Match (2016)
Sasha Banks vs. Charlotte Flair broke barriers again. It became the first Women’s Hell in a Cell match. This was also the first time women headlined a WWE PPV.
🔥 2. The Man, The Queen & The Baddest Woman — WrestleMania 35 Main Event (2019)
For the first time in history, women MAIN-EVENTED WrestleMania.
Becky. Charlotte. Ronda.
An iconic moment for the Women’s Evolution.
🔥 1. The Entire Women’s Evolution Era (2015–2025)
The greatest moment isn’t a single event — it’s the entire movement:
- Women headlining PPVs
- Women main-eventing WrestleMania
- Women competing in Rumble, Chamber, Hell in a Cell
- Women leading the company as top stars
This decade-long transformation created a new standard — not just for WWE, but for all of sports entertainment.