Every WWE Fan Should Be Able To Name These Female Wrestlers
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The women’s evolution in WWE has become among the most important positive changes for the company in recent memory. WWE decided to commit to giving their women’s division a fair chance to win over the audience and it worked. The presentation featured storylines and matches that were as impressive as the men. It showed just how talented the ladies of WWE were and that fans wanted to see them perform at a high level rather than getting a handful of minutes in the ring. There have been quite a few great talents in the women’s division for WWE throughout the years. Not all of them were able to have strong runs, but they tried their best to make the most of the opportunities they did get.
Wrestling fans will be tested here with the knowledge of having to name as many women from WWE as possible. The past wrestlers from former eras will be a huge part of it as wrestling history is important to the diehard fan. Every era from the 80s to today will be covered as four choices will be offered for a picture and short description of each woman. Only a true WWE fan will have all names in their memory enough to get a perfect score. Each lady here should be recognizable to anyone that spent a long time watching the WWE product. Find out the result to see where it ranks compared to other wrestling fans out there. WWE fans should be able to name all these female wrestlers.
What is the name of this wrestler?
The woman shown here has become one of the faces of the WWE product for all divisions. Her rise has allowed her to get many opportunities in important matches throughout the years. WWE clearly values her enough to trust her in historic matches. She has shown that she can thrive in both the face and heel roles. The matches from this wrestler usually leads to great results. WWE has added her to an upcoming WrestleMania 35 match that has the chance to be the first female match to main event a WrestleMania show. What is the name of this wrestling star? (Wrestling Observer)
What is the name of this wrestler?
The wrestling personality shown here is arguably the most important woman in WWE today. She is one of the people in charge of the WWE product on and off screen. The role of the Raw Commissioner in storyline and principal owner of WWE. She is a huge reason WWE called for change and started utilizing the women on the roster in a more credible manner. There have been a few instances of her having matches as well opposing Brie Bella, Ronda Rousey and Kurt Angle in recent years. What is the name of the wrestling personality shown and described here? (PW Torch)
What is the name of this wrestler?
This wrestler is often called the greatest female wrestler in WWE history due to the list of accomplishments during her time wrestling. She would help the women’s division find credibility in the early 2000s with great matches against the likes of Lita, Stephanie McMahon and Jazz. Not many expected to improve as quickly as she did to lead the division to good times. She has made a few returns to WWE for some short-term matches and storylines in the current era where history is appreciated. Time will tell how many more matches she will have. What is her name? (PW Torch)
What is the name of this wrestler?
The wrestler shown here won the WWE Women’s Championship during the prior brand split. She was the face of the women’s division on the Smackdown brand despite playing a heel. The combination of her and a best friend would feature them cutting over the top promos that got under the skin of the fans. It also helped the other face wrestlers in the division get more support by having the fans wanting to see this wrestler get what she deserved. WWE has brought her back for a few moments at the Royal Rumble and Evolution. What is the name of this wrestler? (Wrestling Observer)
What is the name of this wrestler?
This wrestling personality only wrestled a handful of matches for WWE, but she became a legend due to her managing. WWE often paired her with tag teams as she would manage a few different tag teams to win the championship in the time frame. The charisma, look and promo skills all led to her doing a tremendous job during her peak. WWE would induct her into the Hall of Fame many years later to celebrate all her accomplishments in the company. Some pundits they regretted it due to later incidents, but she did have a strong run there. What is the name of this wrestler? (Wrestling Observer)
What is the name of this wrestler?
The wrestler shown here was one of the best heels in the women’s division for a few years. She started off as manager for the tag team of Johnny Nitro and Joey Mercury. WWE did not initially expect to use her as a wrestler until they realized the potential of her character. The heel antics and promos from this wrestler would show success in the role as the fans enjoyed rooting against her. She even showed the versatility to play a successful face character later in her WWE run. What is the name of the wrestler shown and described here? (PW Torch)
What is the name of this wrestler?
This wrestler is one of the most important to the current women’s evolution in WWE. The great matches from her in NXT led to huge moments that opened the eyes of the company and the fan base. She was a pivotal part of the movement succeeding right away as fans wanted to see her have great matches. The character work was also on point as she played a character inspired from her celebrity cousin. WWE still uses her in a major way today. The future is bright as she’s still relatively young compared to her peers. What is her name? (Wrestling Observer)
What is the name of this wrestler?
This wrestler was among the most talented ladies of her era. She was the strongest woman in WWE and became known as the Glamazon for her nickname. WWE utilized her in many different roles including the opportunity as one of the few women in the male Royal Rumble match. She won the Women’s Championship on multiple occasions to deliver a great level of success in her run. WWE has welcomed her back into the company for various roles commentating in part-time stints. She was even inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame for her great accolades. What is the name of this wrestler? (Wrestling Observer)
What is the name of this wrestler?
The wrestler shown here is arguably the most popular wrestler in the industry for all divisions and companies. WWE has seen her run with the ball after turning on her former best friend. The great work of this performer has led to outstanding moments that pushed the women’s revolution to new grounds. Many have compared her to Steve Austin which is the first time that has happened to someone in the women’s division. There is a chance she gets to make history in the potential first-ever women’s WrestleMania main event after she won the Royal Rumble. What is her name? (PW Torch)
What is the name of this wrestler?
The iconic woman shown here was one of the most important ones for the women’s division. She joined WWE during the Attitude Era and started turning heads with her incredible moves. This woman wrestled a style that many of the male wrestlers of the time would have never been able to deliver. The current roster features quite a few women that admit they were inspired by this performer to get into the wrestling world. She showed them that the women could have different styles to find success. WWE still brings back the Hall of Famer for some matches. What is her name? (Wrestling Observer)
What is the name of this wrestler?
This woman clearly had a passion for the wrestling world when watching her matches back. The incredible action in the squared circle led to great matches and storylines for her. She transitioned from being a cousin of other wrestlers on the roster to a superhero sidekick to a top heel in the women’s division. Trish Stratus has revealed that some of her favorite matches came against this wrestler as they worked perfectly together for memorable storylines. She has returned to the WWE for a few matches at the shows celebrating the history of the women’s division. What is her name? (WWE Network)
What is the name of this wrestler?
The wrestler shown here had runs in both WWE and WCW during the 90s. She had a memorable moment that changed her world when she jumped ship from WWE to WCW. Eric Bischoff convinced her into bringing the WWE Women’s Championship and dropping it into a trash can on WWE television. She would be removed from the WWE bubble for decades until coming back in recent years to join the WWE Hall of Fame. The return led to her having a place in the WWE as she is now welcomed back for many major events today. What is the name of this wrestler? (Wrestling Observer)
What is the name of this wrestler?
This wrestler is one of the most popular ladies in the WWE today. The move from NXT to the main roster led to success fans did not expect. Her personality skills and in-ring talent led to her becoming the Smackdown Women's Champion right away. A move to Raw featured even more success coming her way with multiple title reigns. She is the top heel in the women’s division with the chance of having a long road of success in the WWE. Many consider her to be among the top stories of a wrestler thriving after learning in NXT. What is her name? (Wrestling Observer)
What is the name of this wrestler?
The woman pictured here was a former champion for WWE during the past era. Her matches rarely received time and did not leave much memory on the audience, but she did have a strong character presence. WWE utilized her on every brand from ECW to Smackdown to Raw. She worked hard to improve after training behind the scenes with Fit Finlay. WWE respected her efforts enough to bring her back for the various battle royals to feature talented ladies from the past. She has hinted at returning to WWE at some point in the future. What is the name of this wrestler? (Wrestling Observer)
What is the name of this wrestler?
This woman changed the game in WWE by finding success as strongly as the guys during a time when that was almost impossible. She caught momentum during her various title reigns to become the most popular woman in the company. WWE would have her enter storylines with top stars like John Cena, CM Punk, Daniel Bryan and many others due to this popularity. She was the first woman in many years to get her own merchandise. Her role in WWE helped play a huge factor in the women’s division getting more opportunities before she retired from the sport. What is her name? (PW Torch)
What is the name of this wrestler?
This wrestler did not enjoy her stints in WWE as much as the others. She struggled to get any noteworthy moments outside of her debut. WWE introduced her by having her win the Women’s Championship on her first night, but that didn’t last long. She lost the title shortly after and would never return to the top of the mountain. Impact Wrestling made her a legend for their company. She always wanted the same chance in WWE and it just never happened as others were pushed over her. The talent of this woman is still considered second to none. Who is she? (Wrestling Observer)
What is the name of this wrestler?
The wrestler pictured here was one of the few success stories of a WCW wrestler joining WWE after the buyout. She immediately made an impact in a huge storyline with Vince McMahon. That showed just how much WWE valued her and it was followed up with a great run in the company. She had noteworthy moments with Kurt Angle, Tajiri, Carlito and many others. This was one of the ladies that preferred to manage over wrestling, and it helped her during that time. WWE brought her back for a few appearances over the past few years to great ovations from the crowd. What is her name? (PW Torch)
What is the name of this wrestler?
This woman had a short run in WWE that featured a great deal of success. WWE viewed her as one of the top ambassadors for the company. She often represented the WWE name at various media events. WWE would eventually push her to the moon with a great title reign. The heel character worked well for her to become a top female wrestler for the era she was in. WWE even trusted her enough to take part in a storyline with John Cena during his time as the biggest star in the company. What is the name of this wrestler? (Wrestling Observer)
What is the name of this wrestler?
The active wrestler shown here is one of the most beloved female superstars on the Smackdown roster. She is a multiple-time Women’s Champion that found great success. The athleticism she shows allows her to deliver must-see moves including a few stunts in the Royal Rumble matches. WWE strongly believes in her as one of the important fixtures in the women’s evolution. The new ladies helped pushed it along, but this woman was trying her best long before the opportunities opened. Her future could see her spend many more years in WWE given how much she has to offer. Who is she? (Wrestling Observer)
What is the name of this wrestler?
This woman is in her second stint with WWE after the first one started in the mid-2000s. She was part of the reality show contest to hire new ladies. Despite not winning the contest, WWE believed in her potential enough to hire her as well. The first role came as a backstage interviewer where she had many memorable moments. She started to wrestle and had some noteworthy matches involving the likes of John Cena, Edge and Lita. WWE now has her on 205 Live managing her husband as they attempt to move up to Raw or Smackdown. What is the name of this wrestler? (PW Torch)
What is the name of this wrestler?
The wrestler pictured here was a huge part of the early 2000s run of success for the women’s division. Her storyline with Trish Stratus created a compelling angle that fans enjoyed. The two ladies had a standout performance at Survivor Series 2002 that added importance to the Women’s Championship. She spent many years in WWE as one of the top in-ring performers. The later years would see her have stints in Impact Wrestling and Ring of Honor to more success. Many fans are hoping to see her eventually inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. What is the name of this wrestler? (PW Torch)
What is the name of this wrestler?
This woman was the winner of the female season of NXT back when it was a competition to get on Raw or Smackdown. She was a last-minute replacement and started to impress the fan base when getting her chance to shine. No one could have predicted how much success she would find based on the show. WWE loved her work enough to give her a strong title reign before dropping it to AJ Lee in a tremendous angle between the two former friends. She recently returned in the Mae Young Classic. What is the name of the wrestler shown here? (Wrestling Observer)
What is the name of this wrestler?
This wrestler is an active member of the Raw roster with a lot of accomplishments to her name already. She is relatively young into her wrestling run, but she has already won a Women’s Championship match at WrestleMania. The moment came when she ended the long title reign of Alexa Bliss in an impactful moment. She also took part in the male Royal Rumble match that led to the fans in attendance believing she would win. WWE views her as one of the top stars for the women’s division now and moving forward. What is the name of this wrestler? (Wrestling Observer)
What is the name of this wrestler?
The wrestler shown here was a part of WWE during the Attitude Era. WWE was trying to bring back the women’s division and she was one of the only few ladies with experience. The hard work ethic and commitment led to her becoming a top in-ring performer for the women’s division at the time. She was tasked with helping less experienced wrestlers like Sable, Trish Stratus and Torrie Wilson have capable matches while they learned the craft on the job. WWE inducted her into the Hall of Fame for her contributions. What is the name of the wrestler shown and described here? (Wrestling Observer)
What is the name of this wrestler?
This woman is a very respected name in the wrestling for all she accomplished in WWE and beyond. Most fans will recognize her for her WWE run, but she also spent some time as part of the GLOW television series. WWE would sign her during the Attitude Era when moving forward with the return of the women’s division. She was arguably the top worker for years with multiple Women’s Championship reigns. Her presence in the Right to Censor faction took her to the next level as a top heel. What is the name of this female wrestling star from the past? (Wrestling Observer)
What is the name of this wrestler?
The woman pictured here was not an active wrestler for WWE, but she is one of the most important ladies in company history. Her role as the lead ring announcer for WWE had her replace the legendary Howard Finkel to great success. She had the spot for many years as WWE trusted her with the ability to introduce the wrestlers and announce the winner following some of the biggest moments in wrestling history. Her singing skills even allowed her to sing songs on a few occasions during her WWE run. What is the name of the wrestling personality shown here? (PW Torch)
What is the name of this wrestler?
This wrestler is the woman that has been the longest-active female wrestler on the WWE roster. She is a former champion that has played just about every role in the company. The face and heel roles each were juggled by her talent. WWE paired her with the Bellas during the early run of the women’s evolution angle. She would later join the likes of Jinder Mahal and the Singh brothers in the Mixed Match Challenge. WWE respects her longevity as the unofficial locker room leader for the ladies. What is the name of the wrestler shown and described here? (Wrestling Observer)
What is the name of this wrestler?
The wrestling persona here wrestled a small number of matches, but she found her greatest success and happiness outside of the squared circle. Her best roles came in the form of managing and broadcasting. Goldust, Jacqueline and D’Lo Brown were a few of the wrestlers to benefit from her having a presence in their roles. A transition into the backstage interviewing role allowed her to have more years on the product without much storyline work. The Attitude Era benefited from having her in there at a time when ladies were new to the angles. What is the name of this wrestler? (PW Torch)
What is the name of this wrestler?
This talented woman is one of the top stars on the NXT roster today. She has been involved in a few incredible matches with the standout performance as of 2019 coming against Shayna Baszler. The potential of this wrestler can see her win gold in NXT and on the main roster. She has become a huge part of why people tune into the NXT television on the WWE Network. The great athletic ability and charisma of this woman can take her to great heights moving forward in WWE. What is the name of this wrestler shown and described here? (Wrestling Observer)
What is the name of this wrestler?
The longtime wrestling personality shown here was one of the first incredible female performers. She would get involved in the moves of the matches even when managing. The great work allowed her to work with quite a few fellow legends. Ted DiBiase and Shawn Michaels are two of the wrestlers in WWE to benefit from having this woman at ringside for their matches. She also had great matches in other promotions to deliver more variety to her wrestling run. WWE eventually inducted her into the Hall of Fame for all her accolades in the industry. What is the name of this wrestler? (PW Torch)
What is the name of this wrestler?
The former WWE superstar shown here has delivered a few great moments in her WWE run. Things didn't work out for her in the long as many had hopes for her to become a long-term success in the WWE. A few angles going wrong or stopping short of hitting its potential would hold her back. Dusty Rhodes once predicted she was going to become one of the biggest female stars in WWE history. It would not happen as WWE let her go faster than expected. She still appears at autograph conventions today. What is the name of the wrestler shown here? (Wrestling Observer)
What is the name of this wrestler?
The ladies to make the jump from MMA to professional wrestling has helped WWE improve their women’s roster. Quite a few tremendous athletes are now in WWE thanks to the transition. NXT is home to a couple of them working together. This woman is a great striker to have great potential. She clearly has great athletic ability that can be harnessed into the wrestling world. Triple H vouched for her as someone he strongly believes in. There is hope for her to find great success on the main roster. What is the name of the wrestler shown and described here? (Wrestling Observer)
What is the name of this wrestler?
This woman had runs on NXT, Raw and Smackdown throughout her WWE run. She had matches with Paige that helped get the NXT audience interested in women’s wrestling at a way when no one could have expected it. The momentum would lead to the NXT women having great matches. This woman did not find as much success as her peers due to the characters she had not connecting with the audience. She had impressive matches, but the character element lacked. WWE eventually released her, and she is now in Ring of Honor. What is the name of this former WWE women’s wrestling star? (PW Torch)
What is the name of this wrestler?
The woman shown here has been involved in quite a few roles throughout her WWE run. She wrestled for a couple of years along with both face and heel characters. WWE transitioned her into a manager working with wrestlers like Fandango and The Shining Stars. This would also lead to a delay in her momentum and ended in lackluster fashion. The final role would have her conducting backstage interviews for a short time before WWE released her. She is hoping to make her return in WWE after wrestling on the independent circuit. What is the name of this wrestler? (Wrestling Observer)
What is the name of this wrestler?
The international star shown here has been a huge addition to NXT after quite a few years wrestling all over the world. WWE made a huge move to sign her and add to the roster depth. She did a tremendous job in the Mae Young Classic losing in the finals. NXT saw her join the roster shortly after leading to amazing matches already. There is hope for her to find success in both the singles and tag team divisions on NXT and later on the main roster. What is the name of the female superstar shown and described here? (Wrestling Observer)