12 Best Women Who Wrestled Their Way to the Top

Professional wrestling has never been just about body slams and dropkicks—it’s about drama, charisma, and a healthy dose of “you can’t look away” energy. And when it comes to the queens of the ring, these 12 women have ruled with grace, grit, and grappling greatness. Let’s dive into the badass world of the best female wrestlers to ever lace up their boots.

1. Trish Stratus

Trish Stratus didn’t just walk into WWE, she strutted in and changed the game. Once upon a time, she was just a fitness model, but soon enough, she was the seven-time Women’s Champion who broke necks and stereotypes. Trish wasn’t just about pretty looks—she proved that you could be gorgeous and powerbomb your way into wrestling history. Her legendary feud with Lita? Iconic. She didn’t just raise the bar, she lifted it over her head and dropped it on her opponents.

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♬ original sound – Trish Stratus

2. Rhea Ripley

Rhea Ripley is a combination of punk rock and raw power, with the ability to forcefully slam you through a table. Ripley has already made history as the first woman to hold both the NXT UK and NXT Women’s Championships. She made her WrestleMania debut against Charlotte Flair, earning the respect of everyone, even those who dared to question her badassery. Fans love her for her strength, style, and the way she blends goth vibes with a “don’t mess with me” attitude. Seriously, don’t mess with her.

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You’re welcome, India.
♬ original sound – Rhea Ripley

3. Becky Lynch

Who runs the world? The Man. Becky Lynch didn’t just break the mold, she smashed it with a steel chair. Rising from underdog status to headlining WrestleMania 35, Lynch became the first woman to hold both the RAW and SmackDown Women’s Championships at the same time. She’s got the mouth of a brash Irish poet and the fists to back it up. Fans adore her no-nonsense attitude, but the fact that she can trash talk and out-wrestle you? That’s why she’s royalty.

@becky_biceps
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♬ Originalton – Becksxedits

4. Charlotte Flair

If wrestling greatness was inherited, Charlotte Flair would possess it. The daughter of the Ric Flair, Charlotte has made sure no one mistakes her success for nepotism. A multi-time Women’s Champion with unmatched athleticism, she’s delivered some of the most jaw-dropping performances in WWE history. Whether she’s flipping off the top rope or making history at WrestleMania, Flair doesn’t just follow her dad’s legacy—she’s carving out her own, one perfectly executed suplex at a time.