Top 15 Female Wrestlers, Ranked

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Women’s wrestling has steadily improved over the years, thanks to pioneering athletes and today’s champions who constantly raise the level of competition. These wrestlers have become main attractions at big events, won important championships, and redefined what’s possible in the sport. This list celebrates their key accomplishments, memorable moments, and lasting contributions, focusing on confirmed achievements that have shaped wrestling as we know it.

15. Awesome Kong

Awesome Kong first became well-known in TNA, where she won the Knockouts Championship several times and was known for her powerful wrestling style. She started her career competing in Japan and internationally before becoming popular with American audiences. Her intense rivalry with Gail Kim was a key part of the early success of the Knockouts Division. Later, she wrestled in AEW and also began appearing in other television roles.

14. Bull Nakano

Bull Nakano rose to fame in All Japan Women’s Pro Wrestling thanks to her powerful performances and unique wrestling style. She became a top champion in the promotion and even wrestled in major events at the famous Tokyo Dome. In 1994, she won the WWF Women’s Championship and had several high-profile title defenses. Her memorable matches, including those with her hair on the line and inside a cage, are still considered landmark moments in women’s wrestling history, both in Japan and around the world.

13. Gail Kim

Gail Kim made a huge splash in her first televised WWE match by winning the Women’s Championship. She then became a key player in the development of TNA’s Knockouts Division, winning the championship several times and helping to establish the division as a whole. Her feuds, especially her matches with Awesome Kong, brought a lot of attention to women’s wrestling on TV. Her impact was so significant that she was honored with induction into the Impact Wrestling Hall of Fame.

12. Aja Kong

Aja Kong became a star in AJW with her powerful, aggressive wrestling style and numerous world championship wins. She briefly wrestled for WWE in the mid-1990s, even appearing at the Survivor Series pay-per-view. Her signature moves, like the spinning backfist and her fast-paced, impactful offense, became well-known and inspired many wrestlers. Later in her career, she continued to wrestle for different companies while still being a popular and respected figure at major wrestling events.

11. Meiko Satomura

Meiko Satomura began her professional wrestling career as a teenager in Japan with GAEA Japan, and later helped establish Sendai Girls’ Pro Wrestling. Throughout her career, she’s won championships in both Japan and Europe, becoming known for holding titles for extended periods. More recently, she wrestled for WWE, where she won the NXT UK Women’s Championship and took on a mentoring role, helping to develop up-and-coming wrestlers. Her long career and dedication to training have resulted in a large number of successful wrestlers she’s guided.

10. IYO SKY

IYO SKY established herself as a top wrestler internationally in Stardom, earning several championships before joining WWE. In NXT, she won the Women’s Championship and had impressive matches at TakeOver events. After moving to the main WWE roster, she won the Money in the Bank competition and used it to become a world champion. She also achieved success as part of a prominent team, winning the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship.

9. Trish Stratus

Trish Stratus started as a fitness model and became a seven-time WWE Women’s Champion. She was a pioneer for women in wrestling, appearing in prominent television segments when women’s matches weren’t often featured. Her famous rivalry with Lita helped bring more attention to the women’s division, and she was eventually honored with induction into the WWE Hall of Fame, recognizing her significant influence on the company.

8. Bayley

Bayley has reached incredible heights in WWE, becoming one of the few women to win the Triple Crown and later achieve Grand Slam status by collecting championships across all of WWE’s brands – NXT, Raw, and SmackDown – as well as tag team titles. She and Sasha Banks were the very first WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions. During her time in NXT, she had several highly praised matches that helped raise the profile of the brand. She also won the Women’s Royal Rumble and led a group of wrestlers in main events on major pay-per-view shows.

7. Bianca Belair

Bianca Belair kicked off her WWE career with a Royal Rumble win and quickly became a champion at WrestleMania. She went on to have a remarkably long run as a women’s singles champion, and her WrestleMania main event against Sasha Banks was a historic moment for representation in wrestling. Throughout her career, she’s consistently held championships and participated in high-profile matches.

6. Rhea Ripley

Rhea Ripley has achieved significant success throughout her career. She first became a champion in NXT UK, then won the NXT Women’s Championship. She continued her momentum by winning the Women’s Royal Rumble and, at WrestleMania, capturing a world championship on the main WWE roster. Throughout her time, she’s been a leader within a prominent group and consistently defended her titles in high-profile matches. Ripley has also won tag team championships and competed for titles across different WWE brands.

5. Mercedes Moné

Mercedes Moné, known as Sasha Banks in WWE, achieved significant success as a multiple-time women’s singles champion and a pioneer as the first WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion with Bayley. She continued her championship run in Japan, winning the IWGP Women’s Championship. More recently, she made a prominent debut in AEW and quickly won the TBS Championship. Beyond wrestling, she’s also appeared on mainstream television, broadening her fanbase.

4. Asuka

Asuka quickly rose to prominence in WWE, starting with an impressive winning streak in NXT that continued when she moved to the main roster. She made history as the first woman to win the Royal Rumble and has since become a multi-time world champion, adding a Money in the Bank win to her accomplishments. Throughout her career, she’s also won tag team championships and consistently competed in high-profile matches. Known for her well-rounded abilities, Asuka combines powerful strikes with skillful submission holds, most notably the Asuka Lock.

3. Becky Lynch

I’ve been a huge fan of Becky Lynch for years, and it’s incredible to look back at everything she’s accomplished. Winning the Women’s Royal Rumble was just the beginning – she then went on to win both the Raw and SmackDown Women’s Championships at WrestleMania 35, which was a massive moment! She held those titles for a really long time, and always felt like the focal point whenever she was on TV. What’s even more impressive is that she also became the NXT Women’s Champion, making her the first woman to hold titles across all three major brands. And it’s not just in the ring – she’s a fantastic personality, and her autobiography became a bestseller, plus she’s been all over TV and in the media. She’s truly a superstar!

2. Charlotte Flair

Charlotte Flair is a highly decorated women’s champion, having won titles in both WWE and NXT, and competed in several WrestleMania championship matches. She’s a Royal Rumble winner and has also tasted success as a tag team competitor. After achieving success in NXT, she quickly became a major star on the main roster, consistently involved in championship storylines and featured in prominent matches at major events.

1. Manami Toyota

Manami Toyota is a highly respected wrestler known for her successful career in All Japan Women’s Pro Wrestling, where she won several world championships. Throughout the 1990s, she had many critically acclaimed matches and became famous for innovative suplexes, including the Japanese Ocean Cyclone Suplex. Her matches in prominent arenas and events helped bring attention to women’s wrestling in Japan. Later in her career, she made special appearances and participated in matches that honored her achievements.

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2025-10-26 02:15