Top 5 Landmark Women's Matches in WWE History

Over the years, the Women’s division in the WWE has encountered countless transformations. From being a division that was restricted to being just eye-candy, it has evolved to a state where the athletes are considered amongst the best of the best professional wrestlers all over the world. The shaping of the WWE Women’s division can be attributed to a lot of popular wrestlers from Mae Young to Chyna to Trish Stratus and Lita. Keeping that in mind, here are five matches that are considered as landmarks.Sasha Banks vs. Bayley - NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn (2015)This match, often considered one of the greatest women's matches of all time, showcased the incredible talent and chemistry between these two rising stars. Their storytelling, in-ring work, and emotional intensity left a lasting impact on fans. There was a considerable amount of build up for this match, and while Bayley won her first NXT championship here, both her and Sasha established themselves as top performers in the industry. Charlotte Flair vs. Asuka - WrestleMania 33 (2017)Both Asuka and Charlotte Flair are exceptional performers in the ring. While they have their unique styles, they’ve got impeccable in-ring chemistry, which creates a spectacle whenever the two of them have gone head to head. Now, what’s interesting about this match is that it ended Asuka’s impressive winning streak which lasted for a whopping 914 days, which is one of the longest streaks in professional wrestling history.Becky Lynch vs. Ronda Rousey vs. Charlotte Flair - WrestleMania 35 (2019)This was the first time when three women headlined the biggest event in the world of professional wrestling. Known as "The Main Event of WrestleMania," this match was electrifying and filled with high-flying spots, and it can be safely said that it’s one of the best main events in the history of Wrestlemania. The intense rivalry and high-stakes atmosphere made it a groundbreaking moment.Trish Stratus vs. Mickey James - WrestleMania 22 (2006)This match solidified Trish Stratus and Mickey James as two of the greatest women's wrestlers of all time. Their in-ring chemistry and athleticism made it a must-see for any fan. Apart from being divas, both these athletes are amazing wrestlers and left no stone unturned to showcase their skills in the ring during this match. Alundra Blayze vs. Bull Nakano - SummerSlam (1994)Back in the day when WWE was still called the WWF, there were very few women wrestlers who actually got in the ring to fight. This match isn’t that popular because of the lack of social media back in the day, but is regarded as one of the best matches in the history of the industry, and it laid the foundation for what the women’s division is today. These matches represent just a few of the many iconic moments in WWE's women's division. As the industry continues to evolve, we can expect to see even more groundbreaking matches in the years to come.