Night one of the April weekender will feature the highly anticipated WrestleMania match between Charlotte Flair and Ronda Rousey. The winner of the 2022 women’s Royal Rumble event, Ronda Rousey, will get the opportunity to fight Charlotte Flair for the SmackDown Women’s Championship on the next blue brand show. According to WWE, the bout will now serve as the main event of the first night, or “WrestleMania Saturday,” as it is referred to on their website. EXCLUSIVE: @FOXSports has learned @RondaRousey will challenge @MsCharlotteWWE for the #SmackDown Women’s title on Night 1 of @WrestleMania. https://t.co/Ag62OdlAvI — Ryan Satin (@ryansatin) February 24, 2022 The revelation was originally revealed by Ryan Satin, a WWE analyst for FOX Sports, with WWE subsequently confirming that the bout would be the main attraction of the spectacular event. Ronda Rousey made a triumphant comeback to the WWE as a surprise entry in the Royal Rumble match, coming in at number twenty-eight and winning the whole competition. As a result, she became the last woman to be removed from the match, as Charlotte Flair had entered the match in the hopes of picking her own opponent for WrestleMania. WWE had not seen “The Baddest Woman on the Planet” since she lost the Raw Women’s Championship to Becky Lynch in the main event of WrestleMania 35. Flair’s SmackDown title was also on the line in this winner takes all match. On January 29, she took part in her first Royal Rumble match. For now, it isn’t clear if Flair vs. Rousey will be the Night One main event, but given that the Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar match will be for both the WWE and Universal Championships and will likely end Night 2, this match seems like the best way to end Night One. Stay tuned for more. #CharlotteFlair #RondaRousey

Doudrop’s feud with Bianca Belair, the former SmackDown Women’s Champion, has a special moment in it, according to the former champion. For the last several months, these two have been fighting it out to see who would face RAW Women’s Champion Becky Lynch in the final. To claim victory in Jeddah’s Women’s Elimination Chamber, the 32-year-old pinned opponent Alexa Bliss. A second competitor, Doudrop, took part in the competition but was knocked out early on. When speaking with WrestleTalk, Belair shared her experience of striking Doudrop with a KOD, which made her feel like she was the strongest. “I love to get in the ring with Doudrop. I loved that feud too because I feel like I got to show a different side of me. I’m used to being the person in there that’s the bigger person and stronger and tougher, but Doudrop, she’s a strong competitor so I got to show more of my athleticism with her. But to be able to finally KOD her after she had been running from me week after week, I feel like that was a special moment there, and I really wanted to prove that I was the strongEST. I train all the time for it, and it was just my moment to prove it at that moment,” said Bianca Belair. During her match with Sasha Banks, Bianca Belair claims that she was at her best. Last year, with the SmackDown Women’s Championship on the line, Belair and Banks faced off on the greatest platform of them all: WrestleMania After a nail-biting battle, Bianca was the one who emerged victoriously. Her triumph represented her first time as the promotion’s champion in the promotion’s history. Belair mentioned the bout in another recent interview with WrestleTalk, stating that it was one of her favorites of all time. “It was very special. t’s gonna go down as one of my favorite matches of my entire career, if not my favorite match. Also to just get in the ring with Sasha Banks for one, she calls herself ‘The Boss’ and she lives up to that. She is that. She pushed me to my limit, she brought the best out of me,” Belair said. Bianca Belair will face Big Time Becks at WrestleMania 38 for the Raw Women’s Championship in Dallas. #BiancaBelair #WWE

On this week’s AEW Dynamite, Jade Cargill’s unbeaten streak continues as she retains the TBS Championship in a battle against The Bunny. She has a perfect record of 28 wins and 0 losses. Prior to the outcome of the match, Mark Sterling and Matt Hardy interfered in an effort to assist, with Hardy throwing the brass knuckles at The Bunny and Sterling sending in the TBS Title belt to assist Cargill. While the referee was dealing with Hardy and Sterling on the ring apron, both ladies attempted to use their weapons on him. Cargill came out on top in the trade. With a near-fall from a rollup, The Bunny came dangerously close to capturing the championship. Ahead of Down the Rabbit Hole, The Bunny attempted Down the Rabbit Hole, but Cargill resisted and won after giving Jaded. @Kimberlasskick As soon as the brawl was over, Cargill came to the microphone and issued her next open challenge, but she wants to know who is remaining to respond to it. Tay Conti’s song begins to play, and she makes her way to the stage, microphone in hand. She claims that she is not just the next in line, but also the one who will defeat her. When Jade described the match that will take place at the forthcoming Revolution event, Conti rushed to the ring to claim his position. The two come face to face in the ring, and Cargill kisses Conti on the forehead before The Bunny re-enters the ring for the second time. Bunny and Conti engage in combat as Cargill stands aside. Is @TayConti_ going to be the one to take away the TBS Champ @Jade_Cargill's perfect record?! Tune into #AEWDynamite LIVE on @TBSNetwork right now! pic.twitter.com/WPg6us3j7R — All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 24, 2022 Conti knocks The Bunny out with a TayKO, and Cargill knocks Conti out with a punt kick to the ground. Anna Jay comes to the ring with a steel chair in an attempt to assist Conti, but Cargill departs the ring before any action can take place. Despite the fact that Cargill said that the match will take place at Revolution, the AEW did not formally confirm the match until recently. Thunder Rosa will face Dr. Britt Baker for the AEW Women’s World Title in the main event of Revolution. On Rampage, they will be signing a contract on Friday. Additionally, Serena Deeb will continue to compete in the five-minute rookie challenge while on Rampage. Ahead of #AEWRevolution on March 6th, @thunderrosa22 & @realbrittbaker sign a contract this FRIDAY on #AEWRampage to make this #AEW Women's World Championship official! We have a feeling it could get ugly… pic.twitter.com/d21oKkiLUF — All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 24, 2022 #AEW #JadeCargill #TayConti

When it comes to competition, Bianca Belair is considered the best in the world, earning her the nickname “Est of WWE.” Belair, who professes to be the strongest, fastest, toughest, and all-around best Superstar on the planet, has been a standout athlete her whole life, and she has proven it. In track and field at the University of Tennessee, Belair was recognized as an All-SEC and All-American performer before entering WWE. Wrestling veteran Mark Henry brought Bianca Belair to the Performance Center in Orlando, where she worked out with him. Following a successful audition, WWE extended Bianca an offer of a contract. Arriving in NXT, she quickly established herself as the embodiment of the EST brand and achieved rapid prominence with impressive weight-room results: Belair placed first in the 2016 and 2017 NXT Combines, owing to feats such as deadlifting 415 pounds. Belair’s competitive mentality has, unsurprisingly, spilled over into the ring. Despite her reliance on brute strength, Belair is also capable of being inventively ruthless, whipping opponents to pieces with her long hair braid. As she demonstrated in the second round of the Mae Young Classic by throwing a picture-perfect 450 splash against Kairi Sane. Belair embarked on an unbeaten run after the Mae Young Classic. Lacey Evans, Candice LeRae, Aliyah, Dakota Kai, and Deonna Purrazzo were among the competitors she beat. During the NXT TakeOver Phoenix event on January 26, 2019, Belair won the chance to confront NXT Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler in a singles match. After falling to the champion, her unbeaten run came to an end. During NXT TakeOver: New York, she squared off against Bazler once again, and she was defeated. Prior to gaining another opportunity at the women’s title, Belair had a series of matches with Mia Yim to prepare for. The NXT Women’s Championship was challenged by Belair on the first edition of NXT on the USA Network, however, Belair was unsuccessful in her attempt to win the title. Belair competed in the War Games as a member of Team Shayna but was defeated by Team Rhea. She was a member of Team NXT, which beat Team Raw and Team SmackDown at the 2019 Survivor Series. In the 2020 Women’s Royal Rumble Match, where she lasted more than 33 minutes and eliminated eight rivals, she isn’t hesitant to take large chances. Belair appeared at WrestleMania 36 to provide a helping hand to The Street Profits, demonstrating great development in a short period of time. “I go here now,” she said as she made her way into the main roster for the first time on Raw. As a result, she was signed to the blue brand, where she has rapidly established herself as a formidable opponent for the likes of Bayley and Carmella. As a result of her victory in the 2021 Royal Rumble Match as the first Black woman to win the match. and her victory over Sasha Banks at WrestleMania 37 to capture the SmackDown Women’s Championship for the first time as two Black women main event WM for a World Championship, Belair has shown that she is truly “The EST of WWE.” Prior to her match last year for WM 37, I spoke with Belair about the importance of her match with the Boston native. “Representation is not a request, it’s a requirement”, said the 32-year-old. “I think that it’s an amazing moment if we were to the main event. It’s just putting an amazing message out there and an image out there,” said Belair. “Two alpha females, two alpha Black females standing in the ring together so it’s like before we even open our mouths to say anything or to touch each other to wrestle, just that image and having that moment it just sends a great message to little girls and boys who look like us.” Becky Lynch defeated her to win the Smackdown Women’s Championship at Summerslam. Her rule for a period of 133 days. Belair was selected by the WWE in the 2021 Draft. She competed against Becky for the SmackDown and RAW Women’s Championships on two occasions, however, she was unsuccessful both times. In the year 2022, she was victorious in the Elimination Chamber match. At WrestleMania 38, she will square off against the RAW Women’s Champion and you can’t spell WrestleMania, without a little “EST”. Bianca Belair is the true embodiment of representation for powerful Black women wrestlers of the new generation. #BiancaBelair #WWE

When I was unexpectedly tacked onto this panel at the final hour, I had no idea what to expect. Gerard Bonner, Sir Wilkins, Blue Magic, and Duke would be on the panel, as would CEO TK Trinidad, and I knew that. Black Wrestling’s current state and ways to improve it were the sole focus of the discussion. A light-hearted discussion at first turned into a far more serious discussion that was needed for everyone involved, those who tuned in, and those who call themselves wrestling fans. The first and overarching question was: Has the state of black wrestling improved a lot, improved a little, or is it at a standstill over the last 10 years? Black wrestling has come a long way, but there is still a long way to go, according to the panel members. It was brought up that historically there was only one Black wrestler allowed per roster, which was an amazing point to bring up. Other issues include dreadful gimmicks, the long or short reigns of black champions, and the numerous injuries that beset Black wrestlers. Bonner was able to succinctly summarize everything by saying: “Looking in terms of how it’s improved over the years, I think it’s been dramatic, right. At the same time, I think the wrestling industry ends up being a microcosm of the larger society.” In addition to Big E, Bianca Belair, and Kofi Kingston, we also talked about one of our personal favorites, Naomi. Among the panelists and in the ensuing conversation, there were some fascinating points, stories, and experiences, as well as some heartfelt moments that shed light on pivotal moments in the Black wrestling movement. The greatest thing to come from this article was the call to action. As a panel, there were a few pieces of advice that were given to the members of the Black Wrestling Community. Those points of action were: Speak Up/ Calling it Out Duke from Duke Loves Rasslin supplied the directive to speak up consistently and call it out. Duke said, “the squeaky wheel, they’re gonna have to listen, you’re forcing them to do it because you keep showing up and you’re letting them know.” Find Ways to Get Involved “Things happen when we speak up, and we have a platform. And we also have an ally inside the organization that can speak to what’s happening,” – Gerard Bonner. Bonner had so many great ideas to share, but this is the one that stuck out as far as action goes. Unify and Support Blue Magic said this action point simply, “sometimes unification is what’s really needed conversations outside of certain realms is needed to so that we can approach something with a plan.” Rededicate My request was simple: Rededicate yourself to what you say you love. “Rededicating yourself in the proper way and making sure that you are investing your time because it’s just as valuable as your money and your voice in the places where they need to go” Learn the Language being spoken Bonner came back to give fans one last call to action. “Yeah, let me let me jump in in that and say this learn the language that is being spoken. That is the key. … So, learn the currency of the space that you’re trying to impact. Because once you begin speaking their language, you can at that point, get whatever you want.” Hopefully, everyone who saw this conversation gained something from it or learned something they hadn’t previously known. Women’s Wrestling Talk’s YouTube page has the video of the conversation. Fite TV aired the conversation as well. #prowrestling #Panel #Indies #BlackWrestling #WWE #AEW

When it comes to growth, black women in wrestling have many similarities with their female counterparts. However, they have a few things going for them that no one else in the company has. Certain insults, passive-aggressive remarks, and outright critiques are directed at them without any connection to any of their abilities or drawing power at all. For decades, black female wrestling fans have heard and absorbed very unsettling remarks about their looks, personality, and ethnicity. Because they occur on a regular basis in our day-to-day lives, we’re more aware of them than you would think. This subject has much more to offer than I could ever explore in a single essay. So let’s take a look at some of the trends that have accompanied every black woman who has donned wrestling boots. Not Receiving Merchandising Deals When They’re Champion As more women in the industry are given opportunities to demonstrate their drawing power via merchandise and branding partnerships outside of the wrestling companies that they work for, fans begin to recognize who isn’t getting those chances. Even if they are champs. As a side note, Jacqueline and Sable were two of the most hyped-up women’s champions in 1998 when the title was reintroduced in the WWE. One of the most important cash crops was Sable, which ruled the roost. You name it: appearing in advertisements, on the covers of magazines, and at award ceremonies as a guest star. There was no T-shirt or action figure contract for Jacqueline during their dispute, unlike Sable. Jacqueline never made any public appearances or appeared on any magazine covers. The Fighting Phenom, Jazz, was champion multiple times throughout her unstoppable run in WWE during the golden age. The championship was hers when she entered Wrestlemania 18. There was still no merchandising or even a pre-taped package highlighting her journey like a champ before one of the greatest matches of her life for her to take. Trish, on the other hand, had a far more impressive entrance. Although Trish was in her own country, Jazz still deserved a spectacular entry since she was the champion. Even more so when it’s Wrestlemania, for crying out loud. In retrospect, it’s fair to conclude marketing was harmful to women as a whole. Lita and Trish, on the other hand, had action figures, t-shirts, and DVDs of their own. WWE, RAW, and Divas magazines often featured them, as well as appearances on Mad TV, Dark Angel, Cribs, and other programs. Jazz was just seen as the champ on paper. Not Having The Champion ‘Look’ Even if a black female wrestler goes to great lengths to get the “champion appearance,” such as dyeing or flat ironing her hair or dousing her attire in bright colors, she will almost always be informed that she does not. Although Trish Stratus has faded from the public eye, she is still viewed as a model for women’s champions. When, in reality, people with her characteristics make up a tiny minority of the global population or even in a match of professional wrestling. Despite this, any black woman who wants to wield the title must conform to the distorted image of what a black woman should look like. Until recently, black women had to get rid of their curls, afros, and braids in order to ascend the corporate ladder and be recognized as a champion. Naomi has indicated that she has always admired her natural hair, but that she was instructed by FCW that she should model her style after Naomi Campbell, which she has denied. Naomi was only able to rock the internet with her magnificent Afro puffs in the 2020 Royal Rumble when she began to advance in the WWE’s hierarchy. This footage went viral, and many black women, even those who don’t even watch wrestling, were overjoyed to see such positive representation in the mainstream media. One Black Woman Every Few Years Rule It is quite tragic that even in the year 2022, fans of women’s wrestling can point to one or two black female wrestlers who they grew up watching on one finger. Not only that, but these ladies were not working in the same industry at the same time, which makes it much more tragic. The first time we saw a black woman on our television screen, or even on the independent film scene, it was like seeing an eclipse. You couldn’t move your eyes because you didn’t want to miss anything. Women wrestlers that are blonde, redhead, brunette, or seductive crazy white are always present in the rosters of professional wrestling organizations that promote women’s wrestling. That’s what most people in the organization think of when they talk about diversity. That is what we refer to as black female wrestling fans, who are waiting with bated breath to see if and when a roster including a varied mix of black women would be announced. WWE and Impact have become better at this over the last several years, so there is some promise for the future here. Colorism In The Industry Despite the fact that this is a sensitive subject, it must be addressed. A lot of black women who are successful in wrestling have either a racially ambiguous appearance or are light enough and have softer characteristics that are more acceptable to the general public. This is a problem that even exists inside the black community. Most people are unwilling to acknowledge that this is a problem. As a result, firms managed by elderly white males will undoubtedly want their black female employees to have a style that they consider to be “universal” and “exotic.” In this broken society, lighter skin will always be preferred over darker complexion because of its perceived superiority. According to this viewpoint, pro wrestling is no different from any other type of entertainment. Throughout history, black women’s views and thoughts have been controlled and pulled apart. AEW’s Big Swole was not the first black woman to have her beliefs and thoughts condemned for expressing them. Big Swole’s experience in AEW was not the first time that a black woman’s opinions and thoughts were questioned. They are constantly treated as though they are just meant to be content with their situation. We’ve also seen black women being verbally abused out of nowhere, with no one intervening to protect them. In addition, they are constantly provided instances of how other women are succeeding in the firm, and if they have any problems, it is because they did not strive to do their best job. Alternatively, their demeanor kept them back. The hostility of a white guy, on the other hand, is usually applauded. They are seen as rebels, and they are even invited to appear on someone’s program or to participate in an interview series in order to express themselves. It is white males who are portrayed as the heroic figures who are taking on the wicked capitalist business with its bloodlust. In the UK, Naomi was referred to as the N-word on their European tour when she turned heel a few years ago. No one is saying anything right now. Naomi is going through a difficult period in her personal life as a result of difficulties that her husband is dealing with, and she is being tormented to the point that she has had to take a mental vacation from using social media. Sweet Georgia Brown was forthright in her account of the cruelty she suffered at the hands of the Fabulous Moolah. Everyone believes she is resentful because she hasn’t been as successful as she would have liked. As soon as Dark Side of the Ring begins to play and Luna says the same thing, as well as other white female wrestlers from the 1980s, everyone is ready to believe her. They even express pity for the other person. Recent social media attacks on Jade Cargill for just enquiring as to ‘Why black women in wrestling are despised?”, resulted in her being vilified. She was advised to shut up and stop asking stupid questions like this since we live in a post-racial society in which things like this don’t happen anymore, and that Sasha Banks and Naomi were champions in the wrestling world. We are demonstrating that this treatment of black women must change and that it must happen immediately, with the help of increased support from black female fans and those who are allies for black women. Black women bring in a lot of money in any market, but particularly in the wrestling industry. As a result, we understand our value. We are aware of the power of our voices to effect change, and we will not remain silent any longer. #JadeCargill #womenswrestling #WWE #AEW #Impact

Red Velvet began training at Fighting Evolution Wrestling in Miami, Florida, under the tutelage of JB Cool in the summer of 2015. Velvet made her professional wrestling debut against Rebel the following year, on March 24, 2016. After a few appearances on the indie scene, Red Velvet became a household name. Wrestling for promotions like FEW and Shine is a common occurrence. Velvet took home the FEW Women’s Championship on August 19, 2016, after a triple threat match ended in a draw. On June 10, 2020, Red Velvet made her professional wrestling debut in AEW Dark. In a tag team bout, she was up against Allie and Brandi Rhodes. In the end, though, this was a fruitless endeavor. Although she had left All Elite Wrestling, her time there was not yet up. Velvet went on to have a number of exciting matches in the All Elite Wrestling after that. As an example, she competed against Hikaru Shida, won her first match against Elayna Black on Dark, and competed in a tag team bout with Cody Rhodes against Jade Cargill and Shaquille O’Neal, among other things. Velvet inked a full-time deal with AEW on March 25, which was announced to the public on the same day. Fans have continued to appreciate Velvet’s bouts, which have become more entertaining and interesting over the years. She has competed against Serena Deeb for the NWA World Women’s Championship, challenged Britt Baker for the AEW Women’s World Championship, and competed in the AEW women’s TBS championship tournament, among other things. Despite the fact that Red Velvet hasn’t won many matches in AEW, her reputation in the industry hasn’t been destroyed as a result. She is a warrior who will not back down and who will continue to “stir things up” in the ring, as her fans can tell. #AEW #RedVelvet

One more week until the last week of the month and the looks will not stop! This week, our Gear of the Week category will be dedicated to some of the women featured at WWE Elimination Chamber! Glam Special These looks are all about the glam! For the glamorous, to the flossy, glossy! https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ8LCAZO-0F/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CaI1SLJJe5f/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ8VMAtsxkj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CaCxXcnl1nG/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ97xCruj10/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CaCFgAFrMKG/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CaI-LNsui4L/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Selfie Queens Serving looks while serving face, this category is all about the selfie game! https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ663fjOFSQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CaGc5TaOkn7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CaGLdT4rHkU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CaA0rjSPq26/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Gym Hotties Working out and looking good! Let’s stop and take a pic! https://www.instagram.com/p/CaJFsWsueFo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CaH6Kmku9aP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CaBOPd_rpsK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Gear of the Week Calling all show stoppers!! Looking good while putting on for the crowd starts with the ring! https://www.instagram.com/p/CaLYK11pF-f/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CaOJ8OntIcf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CaQPsmpJkE9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CaPY67jroCc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CaLDs_yPRXN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link #TurnbuckleGlam will be live tomorrow at 12 pm CST! Join us as we discuss all of the looks from this week along with the looks from February. Be sure to check out all of our Looks of the Week every single week here exclusively on Women’s Wrestling Talk! #RedVelvet #JordynneGrace #DakotaKai #AlexaBliss #ChelseaGreen #aubreyedwards #MandyRose #JadeCargill #RheaRipley #wendychoo #CharlotteFlair #deonnapurrazzo #Naomi #BiancaBelair #sonyadeville #alejandrathelion #LivMorgan #annajay #Natalya

Women’s Wrestling Talk podcast hosts, Evan T Mac, Gerard Bonner, Duke & BlueMagic talk about the state of black wrestlers in 2022. Host: TK Trinidad #wrestlingblog #womenswrestling #wrestling #wrestlingpodcast #womenswrestlingtalk

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