20 Most Beautiful Ass-Kicking Women in Wrestling

Peter Pizagalli Published 01/16/2016 in wow

Professional wrestling may often be seen as a boy’s game, but, for every John Cena or Seth Rollins, there is an equally mean woman making her mark in the ring. These strong and inspiring ladies are the current cream of WWE’s crop.

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Signing with WWE in 2013, Eva Marie gained her fair share of wrestling fan criticism for her route to the sport via reality series Total Divas. However, she has defied the naysayers, making several appearances in WWE NXT as well as earning her own action figure and playable character in the WWE 2K16 computer game.
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Formerly one half of tag team the Funkadactyls alongside Naomi, Cameron has been a WWE star since 2011. Still kicking ass as a WWE Diva, she was also a main cast member of Total Divas and has showcased her musical talents with two singles released under the name Ariane. A real all-round entertainer, she also finds time to campaign against cyberbullying.
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Born Victoria Elizabeth Crawford, Alicia Fox began her career with Ohio Valley Wrestling, winning the Women’s Championship in 2006. Debuting with WWE two years later, Fox would eventually win the Divas Championship in 2010, becoming the first African American to hold the title. She has gone on to become an inspiring role model for girls from all backgrounds.
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Raised in a family of English wrestlers, Paige took up the sport in earnest when she was 13 and has since worked her way up to become one of its premier athletes. Winning the Diva Championship with her debut WWE match in 2013, she gained the title a second time and also won the first NXT Women’s Championship.
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The daughter of WWE legend Ric Flair, Charlotte made her own imprint on wrestling when, just two months after making her Divas debut, she became the current Championship holder in 2015. Noted for her sheer athleticism and “Figure Eight” finishing move, her prowess in the ring is hard to beat and has added a real competitive edge to the women’s division.
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Since signing with WWE in 2011, Australian Emma has been captivating audiences thanks to her quirky and unique dance moves as well as her confident, good-humored persona. On her famous moves, Emma once defiantly declared: “It’s my victory dance. It reminds me to celebrate the fact that I am, indeed, a winner.”
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Beginning training in her native Ireland at the age of 15, Becky Lynch’s career was almost finished after she sustained a head injury in 2006. However, the resilient redhead persevered and that fighting spirit paid off when signed a deal with WWE in 2013, becoming part of the main roster in 2015.
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She may be known as one half of tag team the Bella Twins with twin sister Nikki, but Brie Bella is a formidable fighter in her own right. Winning the Divas Championship title solo in 2011, she was also named Diva of the Year at the 2013 Slammy Awards.
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After originally wanting to pursue a career in professional soccer, a leg injury prompted Nikki Bella to follow her sister Brie into the world of wrestling. Making her WWE debut in 2008, she became the longest-reigning Diva Championship title holder in 2014 and earned a Slammy for Diva of the Year in 2015
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Ever since joining WWE in 2012, Sasha Banks has worked hard to earn her nickname of The Boss. Winning the NXT Women’s Championship in 2015, she was soon transferred to the prestigious Divas category and earned third place in Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Female 50 that same year.
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Lovely and lethal in equal measure, Summer Rae joined WWE in 2011. She featured in the Divas and NXT divisions and as a main character on Total Divas. Possessing strength and nimble footwork in the ring, Rae’s wrestling prowess might owe something to her time as captain of the Lingerie Football League’s Chicago Bliss.
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Competing in sports since she was five years old, Alexa Bliss is the perfect answer to anyone who doubts the combative credentials of women’s wrestling. Bliss is a serious athlete, with experience in kickboxing, gymnastics and bodybuilding – which has served her will since she joined WWE in 2013.
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Fighting in WWE’s NXT division since 2013, Dana Brooke stands out thanks to the villainous roles she takes as much as her muscular physique. Indeed, her trademark look is the product of her second career as a bodybuilder and fitness competitor which she undertakes under her birth name Ashley Sebera.
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With Bret “The Hitman” Hart for an uncle and Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart for a father, Natalya has worked hard to make her family proud since signing with WWE in 2007. She won the Divas Championship in 2010 and was ranked the fourth-best female wrestler by Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 2011.
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Describing herself as a “superwoman,” Naomi’s confidence is part of what makes her so engaging in the ring. Originally a dancer for the Orlando Magic basketball team, her footwork helped win her a deal with WWE in 2009. She was ranked the seventh-best female wrestler by Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine in 2015.
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Nicknamed the “Princess of Staten Island,” Carmella has a family connection with wrestling through her father Paul Von Dale, a former wrestler and WWE enhancement talent. Crossing the ropes in 2013, she has been fighting in the NXT division ever since and illustrates that glamour and gusto aren’t mutually exclusive.
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Making waves in the Australian wrestling circuit before moving to America, Peyton Royce became a fixture of the NXT division upon signing in 2015. Starting life with dreams of becoming a dancer, she eventually switched career paths, incorporating her balletic ability in a fighting style revolving around graceful kicks.
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Though not included on any of WWE’s official rosters, Mandy Rose has gained a following through her involvement in reality series Total Divas. She entered WWE in 2015 during the sixth season of Tough Enough, earning second place in the competition.
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Coming to prominence as a ring announcer and cast member of Total Divas, JoJo Offerman made her wrestling debut in 2013. Facing a tag team alongside veterans Alicia Fox and Summer Rae, Offerman helped win the fight for the Divas and won her first solo match against Tamina Snuka the following night.
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Originally setting her sights on a career in basketball, Billie Kay spent eight years on the independent circuit, where she won the Pro Wrestling Women’s Alliance Championship title twice. Showing what hard work and perseverance can accomplish, Kay eventually signed with WWE’s NXT division in 2015.

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Signing with WWE in 2013, Eva Marie gained her fair share of wrestling fan criticism for her route to the sport via reality series Total Divas. However, she has defied the naysayers, making several appearances in WWE NXT as well as earning her own action figure and playable character in the WWE 2K16 computer game.
3.
Formerly one half of tag team the Funkadactyls alongside Naomi, Cameron has been a WWE star since 2011. Still kicking ass as a WWE Diva, she was also a main cast member of Total Divas and has showcased her musical talents with two singles released under the name Ariane. A real all-round entertainer, she also finds time to campaign against cyberbullying.
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Born Victoria Elizabeth Crawford, Alicia Fox began her career with Ohio Valley Wrestling, winning the Women’s Championship in 2006. Debuting with WWE two years later, Fox would eventually win the Divas Championship in 2010, becoming the first African American to hold the title. She has gone on to become an inspiring role model for girls from all backgrounds.
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Raised in a family of English wrestlers, Paige took up the sport in earnest when she was 13 and has since worked her way up to become one of its premier athletes. Winning the Diva Championship with her debut WWE match in 2013, she gained the title a second time and also won the first NXT Women’s Championship.
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The daughter of WWE legend Ric Flair, Charlotte made her own imprint on wrestling when, just two months after making her Divas debut, she became the current Championship holder in 2015. Noted for her sheer athleticism and “Figure Eight” finishing move, her prowess in the ring is hard to beat and has added a real competitive edge to the women’s division.
7.
Since signing with WWE in 2011, Australian Emma has been captivating audiences thanks to her quirky and unique dance moves as well as her confident, good-humored persona. On her famous moves, Emma once defiantly declared: “It’s my victory dance. It reminds me to celebrate the fact that I am, indeed, a winner.”
8.
Beginning training in her native Ireland at the age of 15, Becky Lynch’s career was almost finished after she sustained a head injury in 2006. However, the resilient redhead persevered and that fighting spirit paid off when signed a deal with WWE in 2013, becoming part of the main roster in 2015.
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She may be known as one half of tag team the Bella Twins with twin sister Nikki, but Brie Bella is a formidable fighter in her own right. Winning the Divas Championship title solo in 2011, she was also named Diva of the Year at the 2013 Slammy Awards.
10.
After originally wanting to pursue a career in professional soccer, a leg injury prompted Nikki Bella to follow her sister Brie into the world of wrestling. Making her WWE debut in 2008, she became the longest-reigning Diva Championship title holder in 2014 and earned a Slammy for Diva of the Year in 2015
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Ever since joining WWE in 2012, Sasha Banks has worked hard to earn her nickname of The Boss. Winning the NXT Women’s Championship in 2015, she was soon transferred to the prestigious Divas category and earned third place in Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Female 50 that same year.
12.
Lovely and lethal in equal measure, Summer Rae joined WWE in 2011. She featured in the Divas and NXT divisions and as a main character on Total Divas. Possessing strength and nimble footwork in the ring, Rae’s wrestling prowess might owe something to her time as captain of the Lingerie Football League’s Chicago Bliss.
13.
Competing in sports since she was five years old, Alexa Bliss is the perfect answer to anyone who doubts the combative credentials of women’s wrestling. Bliss is a serious athlete, with experience in kickboxing, gymnastics and bodybuilding – which has served her will since she joined WWE in 2013.
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Fighting in WWE’s NXT division since 2013, Dana Brooke stands out thanks to the villainous roles she takes as much as her muscular physique. Indeed, her trademark look is the product of her second career as a bodybuilder and fitness competitor which she undertakes under her birth name Ashley Sebera.
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With Bret “The Hitman” Hart for an uncle and Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart for a father, Natalya has worked hard to make her family proud since signing with WWE in 2007. She won the Divas Championship in 2010 and was ranked the fourth-best female wrestler by Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 2011.
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Describing herself as a “superwoman,” Naomi’s confidence is part of what makes her so engaging in the ring. Originally a dancer for the Orlando Magic basketball team, her footwork helped win her a deal with WWE in 2009. She was ranked the seventh-best female wrestler by Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine in 2015.
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Nicknamed the “Princess of Staten Island,” Carmella has a family connection with wrestling through her father Paul Von Dale, a former wrestler and WWE enhancement talent. Crossing the ropes in 2013, she has been fighting in the NXT division ever since and illustrates that glamour and gusto aren’t mutually exclusive.
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Making waves in the Australian wrestling circuit before moving to America, Peyton Royce became a fixture of the NXT division upon signing in 2015. Starting life with dreams of becoming a dancer, she eventually switched career paths, incorporating her balletic ability in a fighting style revolving around graceful kicks.
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Though not included on any of WWE’s official rosters, Mandy Rose has gained a following through her involvement in reality series Total Divas. She entered WWE in 2015 during the sixth season of Tough Enough, earning second place in the competition.
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Coming to prominence as a ring announcer and cast member of Total Divas, JoJo Offerman made her wrestling debut in 2013. Facing a tag team alongside veterans Alicia Fox and Summer Rae, Offerman helped win the fight for the Divas and won her first solo match against Tamina Snuka the following night.
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Originally setting her sights on a career in basketball, Billie Kay spent eight years on the independent circuit, where she won the Pro Wrestling Women’s Alliance Championship title twice. Showing what hard work and perseverance can accomplish, Kay eventually signed with WWE’s NXT division in 2015.