Vince McMahon appeared on Monday night raw on Christmas Eve dressed as Santa Claus he announced to fans that the women’s division will be getting tag team championships. Watch the announcement below.
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The world of professional wrestling reacts to the sudden passing of Chyna
Regardless of what your personal opinions may be on Chyna there is no denying she changed the game for not only women of professional wrestling but men as well.
She was in a league of her own. Last night moving into the early morning of today is a tough one for the wrestling world. It almost doesn’t feel real. Maybe it’s just because being such big Chyna fans we don’t want to accept it.
Right now the number one trend on Twitter is #RIPChyna as it should be. We here at WNB have took it upon ourselves to compile some of those tweets but really each one is a beautiful tribute and we encourage you to look through them:
Perhaps though the most heartbreaking tribute comes from Mick Foley as he took to his Facebook account this morning to pay tribute to his friend saying:
GOODBYE JOANIE
My heart is aching. My eyes are swollen from crying, having just talked to Joan Laurer’s manager Anthony Anzaldo on the phone and been told that Chyna, the 9th Wonder of the World was no longer with us; gone at only 45.
I will always be grateful for the friendship I shared with her, but particularly so for the kindness she showed my children, especially Noelle when she was younger. I will never forget those moments where Joanie would take Noelle by the hand at WWE events in the late 90’s – off to have her makeup done, her fingernails painted; bonding time between big, strong Joanie, and her tiny sidekick. A father doesn’t forget that type of kindness.
I didn’t know whether to post a classic photo of Chyna in her WWE prime or of Joanie from the last time I saw her – about 10 months ago at a convention on Long Island. I went with the photo from the convention because of the emotion; because it was taken at the exact moment I saw her for the first time in many years. I was told later that Joanie wasn’t sure how I would react to her, and that it meant a great deal to her to be accepted. Like I said, a father doesn’t forget. I called home on my way back from the convention – only about 40 minutes from my house. “I’m bringing a friend over to watch the pay-per-view” I said to my wife.
“Who’s that?”, my wife asked.
“Chyna”
“Chyna?”
“Yeah, Chyna!”
And that was pretty much that. A mother, you see, doesn’t forget the kindness shown to her child, either.
I am so glad we had that night with Joanie. A night to let her know how much we cared about her, whether it was politically correct or not. A night to let her know we loved her – and always would. RIP my dear friend. I pray that somehow in death, you can find the peace that eluded you so frequently during the latter years of your remarkable life.
As you can see the general consensus is that Joanie (Chyna) was a remarkable person, and she touched the hearts of everyone she knew. No longer hurting and finally at peace. Long live the 9th wonder of the world
What’s next for an emotional Sasha Banks?
Coming off the heels of Wrestlemania fans often have many questions. One of those is what’s next for The Boss Sasha Banks?
She was a part of what many are calling the best match of Wrestlemania. The triple threat between her, Chatlotte and Becky didn’t only see the dawning of the new WWE Women’s title but it also set the pace for a new era of women’s wrestling and honestly this may be the best one yet.
The women in WWE will no longer be refered to as Divas but instead just like the men they’ll be refered to as Superstars. While we still prefer the word wrestler we know this is a huge step forward in the movement that we here at WNB have been at the front of for the past 3 years and that’s the movement of making sure women’s wrestling matters.
In a interview on Backstage Fallout (which you can see above) an emotional Banks recalls that she’s been fighting to have the women’s title back ever since they changed it. She talks about how every time she goes out there she gives it her best. Banks also says she’s been very blessed to have these opportunities.
It may seem that the next contender for Charlotte’s Women’s title is none other the Natalya. We know that’s going to be one for the ages. I mean with the Hart and Flair feuds of the past the story pretty much already writes itself.
However, we are confident that The Boss isn’t out of the title picture just yet and it’s only a matter of time before she has gold around her waist.
Women’s wrestling is Back
Tonight was one of those nights where I’m proud to call myself a wrestling fan. It was one of those nights that assured me “this is why I can’t walk away from wrestling”.
Two years ago before the Divas Revalution was a thing and before Bayley was the mega star of NXT she is today but rather still climbing that mountian I was there because in truth I’ve always been a hugger.
In the spring of 2013 my best friend Aranya sent me a video. That video was a match of Davina Rose (Bayley) vs Amber O’Niel for a wrestling promotion called BTW. Now I want to make this clear by this time I was already a Bayley fan but my best friend simply wanted me to know the history. This match won me over even more and cemented the fact that I was a Bayley fan.
You can view that match here http://youtu.be/AuxzkI4D-QM
I’m not sure if it was the fact that Bayley came out to a song by my favorite band Paramore, or if it was her look, or her wrestling style. In fact it was probably a combination of all 3 but watching that video I felt myself becoming a Bayley mark and till this day I carry that title with pride
Since that day I’ve seen Bayley’s fan base grow and it has been an absolute pleasure to watch. I’ve seen her loose, I’ve seen her win. I’ve seen her cry and I’ve seen her jump up for joy! I’ve seen her come back from injury and I’ve seen her inspire countless people.
Bayley is a true underdog! Someone who has had passion for this business ever since she was 11 years old. Tonight on NXT TAKEOVER BROOKLYN the hugger from San Jose California had her crowning moment as she defeated Sasha Banks to become the NXT women’s champion.
The match itself was in my opinion match of the night. Both Sasha and Bayley tore the house down. Putting their bodies on the line for the sake of our entertainment. It seems with every takeover special the women step up their game. Proving that the can shine in a male dominated business.
Stephanie McMahon said it before the match. Triple H says to these women “not only CAN they be the main event, they ARE the main event. Tonight Bayley and Sasha proved that women’s wrestling matters
After the match was over Bayley was joined in celebration by Charlotte and Becky Lynch. The 3 of them embraced in a hug, even Sasha Banks got in on the love fest. The truth is that those 4 women are at the forefront of the divas Revalution. THEY are the game changers.
This moment right here had me in tears because it showed that no matter where you come from in life, no matter how many times you are knocked down, YOU CAN RISE ABOVE.
Some people may say “but it’s just wrestling” but that couldn’t be any further from the truth. Wrestling inspires. It changes lives, it’s a movement in itself. I know this to be true because that is exactly what Bayley has done for me.
In conclusion a huge congrats to Bayley is in order and let’s not forget Sasha Banks, Charlotte, Becky Lynch, thank you for making people believe Women wrestling is back!
-Vanessa (@GreatLove91
The Revolution Begins
Nearly a week later and I’m still on a high about the happenings of Monday night Raw last week. Anyone who has been following this site for the past 3 years would know two things: I’m a huge WWE mark and I LOVE Women’s wrestling.
I’ve been watching the WWE ever since 1994, this year I turn 24 so that’s nearly all my life. As a WWE fan I’ve experienced the highs and lows, there’s been times where I’ve been down right ashamed to say “I watch the WWE” and there’s been other times where I’ve said “I’m FN proud to be a WWE fan. Last Monday was one of those nights.
If you haven’t guessed what segment I’m referring to let me catch you up to speed. For weeks on end The Bella’s and Alicia Fox have been tormenting Paige with 3 on 1 beatings and last week Stephanie McMahon had seen enough.
The segment started with Paige, The Bella’s, Fox and Stephanie all in the ring. Stephanie brings up the 3 on 1 attacks and mentions that all this time Paige has been alone and it’s time she got some help. Then out comes the Lass Kicker Becky Lynch!!!
“But wait” Stephanie says. “the numbers are still uneven,” then out comes genetically superior Charlotte!!!! This is followed by Naomi and Tamina making their way down the ramp. Naomi says that she won’t be forgotten about, but wait there’s only two of them, again making numbers uneven. Who could possibly side with Naomi and Tamina???? None other then the NXT women’s champion THE BOSS Sasha Banks!!!!
The ring is filled 9 amazing women wrestlers plus an Athority figure in Stephanie McMahon, that’s 10 women who have been changing the corse of women’s wrestling. Stephanie then goes on to say that this is an opportunity that their time is now and she wants to see who’s going to take it.
All the while the three teams are in an epic stare down to with the crowd erupts in a “this is awesome chant” Then a brawl breaks loose with all women gunning for one another and ultimately it ends with Sasha, Charlotte and Becky putting the i submissions (Bank statement, the figure 8, and the armbar) on The Bella’s and Alicia.
If you are a friend of mine on Facebook or at the very least follow my post you would’ve saw my status that said “I haven’t felt this way since Lita returned after being out a year and a half with a broken neck” AND I MENT IT.
For years the WWE has been producing underwhelming Women stroylines and then the good ones always get dropped way too soon or often become repetitive. This moment on Monday night Raw though showed that change is on the horizon and that the future is indeed now.
The response on social media has been all positive. The response that night was also proof that something was done right. From everything to the “this is awesome chants” to the huge pops each girl received. I mean it was so good that even Michael Cole used the term “women’s wrestling”
Mind you, living on the west coast and having time Warner cable I get a delayed Raw, so I knew what was going to happen AND I WAS STILL marking out and I even got the chills!
It was an awesome moment that myself along with fellow fans won’t forget for a long while. On Twitter Stephanie mentioned that women have been revolutionizing the world of sports and it was about time the WWE caught up. I couldn’t agree more and I believe that after this segment that door has swung wide open and these women are about to come rushing through it.
We used to live in a time where the women’s matches were used as bathroom breaks, but now that’s not the case. A meme on Facebook said it best: “Bathroom Break???, you better hold that sh**” I’m so thankful to Stephanie and Hunter for grabbing the bull by the horns, going against the grain and even agreeing to disagree with the all mighty Vince McMahon all to prove that women CAN carry a company, they CAN, put on stellar matches, they CAN get a crowd reaction and they DESERVE respect.
The future is a bright one and I am so damn excited.
-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)
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