The piercing tongue and bulging eyes of this rarely-seen force in women’s wrestling is a welcoming sight. Despite her weird attitude and self-proclaimed walk with demons, Holidead’s powerful prowess in the ring makes you pull for her to win. At the Knokx Pro Wrestling Academy in 2013, veteran WWE wrestlers Rikishi and Gangrel taught Holidead how to wrestle. She had the chance to perform at Stardom at the Masked Fiesta Event in 2015, and she took advantage of the occasion. Together, Holidead and Thunder Rosa established the Twisted Sisterz, a tag team that has been quite successful. This was a great combo that got a lot of attention in the wrestling industry. Participating in shows including Ring of Honor, Beyond Wrestling, and Shine to display their talents. Throughout her solo career, Holidead has shown that she is ready to fight. People need to be reminded that she is one of the top wrestlers in the business today and not to be taken lightly. During the ROH women’s tournament, she had a match with Max the Impaler that was comparable to a Godzilla vs. King Kong battle. Her next move was to join MLW, where a women’s section had just been formed, and annihilate everyone in her path. Five-star matches like Willow Nightingale and Nicole Savoy are being staged by Holidead for a massive audience. After defeating La Rosa Negra, Holidead now proudly holds the women’s championship in Mission Pro Wrestling. For some time now, Holidead has been demonstrating that she is a genuine member of the Order of the Black Sun. Now, after all of her hard work and perseverance, she is finally enjoying the rewards of her contributions. #Holidead

This past month, Nikki Bella wrestled in front of a live audience for the first time since October 2018. Before being eliminated by her own sister Brie Bella, the longest-reigning Divas Champion entered the Women’s Royal Rumble at the 24th slot. Nikki spoke to TV Insider about the significance of her and her sister’s return to the ring. “It was so incredible. Brie and I had a moment where we were selling on the ground during the Rumble. We were thinking, ‘This is so awesome.’ We just didn’t want it to end. We didn’t want to get out. It felt amazing,” Nikki said. “We were nervous at first because we hadn’t been in the ring for three years. You can go and practice, but there is nothing like a live crowd and going full at it. It was like riding a bike. We didn’t have to say a word. We didn’t miss a beat.” Nikki and Brie have previously said that the return of the Bella Twins to the ring was imminent, citing the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships as the driving force. Due to Nikki’s previous injuries, her hopes for a wrestling comeback were put on hold for good in the fall of 2021. Nikki was cleared for the Rumble barely four months after she couldn’t “think” taking a bump again. When asked about her plans after the Royal Rumble, Nikki said she was still aiming for tag team gold. “We really hope there is an opportunity to go after the tag titles,” Nikki stated. The current women’s roster was also lauded by Nikki, who mentioned many past champions with whom she wants to work in the future. “Being in the ring with Bianca Belair, I would love to come back and work with Bianca. I would love to come back and work with Rhea [Ripley]. I’m a huge fangirl of hers. Just seeing her presence in the ring-up close, I would die to do a story with her. It felt so cool to be in the ring again with Ronda [Rousey],” Nikki said. “She is just awesome and has an incredible presence. We all had a lot of fun in the locker room after.” It’s not feasible for Nikki to come back full-time, although she did express the temptations to come back for a few programs. “I really missed it, but I’m in mom mode and things are different now. I was sore for a few days. I can’t lie. The show made me think about how we can come back and do more of a story,” Nikki said. “Unfortunately, where we are at in our lives Brie and I can never be back full-time. We hope there is something soon or in the future that we can come back and do something. Just getting the taste in the ring made us want more.” #NikkiBella #WWE

Wrestling has been plagued with beauty gimmicks throughout its history. Many people have exclaimed that they are the most attractive, the most appealing, and so on while talking about themselves. As the Mad Esthetician, Amber Rodriguez has proven herself as a new face and a new gimmick on the Indy scene since May of 2012. Duane Gill, also known as Gillberg, was Rodriguez’s first coach when she began her professional career. At the World Xtreme Wrestling, “C4 go 4 the gold” event, Amber made her debut in a Diamond Diva Championship number one contender bout. After a brief appearance in a World Xtreme Wrestling mixed tag team battle in 2013, she appeared a few times again in 2014. Her appearances at WXW were few, but she was victorious in a match against Niya Jax. During this same period, Rodriguez appeared in Primal Conflict Wrestling, where she competed in a few bouts here and there. Pro Wrestling Syndicate and Covey Promotions were her following stops. It was during this time that she competed against some of the most well-known stars in women’s wrestling and even won the PWS Bombshells Majestic Championship and the vacant CP Women’s Championship. At Maryland Championship Wrestling, Amber was able to win the women’s championship, which was a major accomplishment for her career. In 2015, Mickie James snatched her title from her grasp and ended her reign. Since then, Amber has appeared in numerous independent wrestling promotions across the country, and she has even made it to a major one, appearing on AEW Dark. Amber Rodriguez is more than simply a talented wrestler; she’s also an Esthetician by day. Amber’s goal is to supply a wide range of services to the public to spread a message of self-love, acceptance, and care in the world of beauty. When it comes to Black achievement, there is no better role model than Amber Rodriguez. #amberrodriguez

Bianca Belair wants to return to WrestleMania for the second year in a row, but she’s prepared to go through the Elimination Chamber this time. Belair earns her spot to enter the WWE Elimination Chamber last on Monday Night Raw. This year, she must win that match if she wants to compete at WrestleMania and contend for another World Championship. Bianca revealed to Innes McVey lately how confident she is going into the upcoming Elimination Chamber match. “My confidence is so high going into Elimination Chamber in Saudi Arabia, I’m super excited. I know what’s at stake for the winner so I’m going in being The EST: Being the strongest, the fastest, the roughest, the toughest, the biggest, the grandest, the best. My strategy this year is just to focus on myself and have everyone study my game this year so that they can play my game and I can come out on top as the winner.” Bianca Belair has already begun the process of moving on from her disappointment in not winning this year’s Royal Rumble. “It was definitely a disappointment, coming off winning the Royal Rumble last year which was my ticket to go to WrestleMania. I main evented and came out the Smackdown Women’s Champion, so of course, I wanted to run it back-to-back this year for the Royal Rumble. But you win some, you lose some and then you don’t give up, you don’t let up. So I’m just going into Elimination Chamber with that fuel to come out on top of the Elimination Chamber.” Bianca learned on Monday Night Raw that she would also have to face Alexa Bliss during the Elimination Chamber match. #BiancaBelair #WWE

A statement from AEW CEO Tony Khan today confirmed the departure of Brandi Rhodes and her husband Cody Rhodes from the company. Khan informed his followers of the terrible news through a tweet he sent to his account. Apparently, the parties were unable to reach an agreement. She held the position of Chief Brand Officer and competed in the ring. Thank you Cody and Brandi Rhodes pic.twitter.com/tkDvVpnrrE — All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 15, 2022 A few months after, following the birth of their first child, Brandi returned. On the Feb. 2 episode of Dynamite, Dan Lambert and Paige VanZant got into a verbal scuffle, which led to a fight. This would have been her last match with the business had she not defeated KiLynn King on Elevation back in January. Thank you ❤️ pic.twitter.com/mvs1lJS0UO — Brandi Rhodes (@TheBrandiRhodes) February 15, 2022 No one can say for sure whether or not “Rhodes to the Top” will ever return, but I’m hoping the WWE rumors are real so they can scout fresh talent and new matches for the company’s ring. The loss of Cody and Brandi is a significant blow to the AEW roster, and it will be fascinating to watch how they develop the organization around someone else. #AEW #brandirhodes

In the internet wrestling community, Brandi Rhodes receives a lot of criticism that isn’t well-deserved. Cody Rhodes’ wife is frequently mistaken for the AEW’s Chief Branding Officer since she is married to him. The fact is that Brandi is a journeywoman who has worked in and out of the ring for WWE, AEW, Impact, and ROH throughout the course of her long career in professional wrestling. Whoever you are, you have to admit that Brandi is a pioneer. For others of color, she led the path as the first African-American announcer in a major North American promotion. She joined the WWE’s announcement and broadcasting crew. As AEW’s Chief Branding Officer, Brandi is the first-ever Black woman to occupy an executive role in any North American wrestling organization. There can be no understatement in the significance of this issue. It’s unfortunate that, despite their claims of diversity and inclusion, very few corporations have actually hired women of color to senior positions in leadership roles inside their organizations. It is from the top that change is brought about. How can significant change be implemented if there is no diversity at the top of the ladder? You’re sending a coded but plain message when you don’t include women of all races and sexual orientations in these roles. These folks don’t have the qualifications to be in these positions. Aware of her clout, Brandi is determined to use it to her advantage. Rather than waiting for someone to come and ask you for your aid, she recognizes that you can’t just sit back and do nothing. No. You must be the change you want to see in the world. AEW heels, a safe haven for female wrestling fans online, was created with this concept in mind, and it shows. During the program’s initial debut, it was incorrectly marketed as having a $50 monthly membership fee (the $50 price tag is for a year’s subscription). To be fair, there is a good argument in favor of charging female wrestling enthusiasts to avoid being trolled while discussing the sport. Troll-free environments may be easily maintained for as little as $50 per year thanks to paywalls. In spite of this, Brandi has worked hard to create a friendly environment for female wrestlers and non-binary wrestlers. That’s more than anybody else has done to counteract the toxicity of wrestling fans, to my knowledge. As a mother and a successful businesswoman outside of the ring, Brandi is a role model for other working mothers everywhere. One can only imagine how mentally and physically draining such a lifestyle must be. Even so, it shows that women can have a profession and be a mother at the same time without having to sacrifice one for the other. #AEW #brandirhodes

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Now that Ronda has chosen WWE Smackdown Women’s Champion, Charlotte Flair, many immediately began to ask where that left WWE RAW Women’s Champion, Becky Lynch. As she defends her championship against Lita, WWE wasted no time announcing an Elimination Chamber match to determine the winner’s next challenger for WrestleMania. So far, Bianca Belair, Rhea Ripley, Nikki A.S.H, Doudrop, and Liv Morgan have all been announced. That still leaves one spot which had social media in an uproar trying to figure out the last piece to the chamber puzzle. Here are a few picks I believe will take that last spot: DISCLAIMER: I do not believe Becky is losing that championship to Lita at Elimination Chamber. Therefore, this article is structured around that victory. Asuka Photo Credit: Instagram Asuka has been on speculation to come back for months now. Many expected her to be a surprise entree in the Women’s Royal Rumble and even go on to win it all. With plans going in a different direction, the options for Asuka’s return moving forward are endless. Personally, I would like to see Asuka and Becky reignite their feud and pick off where they left off. Remember, it was Asuka that became champion when Becky announced her pregnancy. All in all, the story is already there. Bayley Photo Credit: Instagram Bayley is someone we have not seen in quite some time as well. Another competitor many were expecting to return at Royal Rumble. With this, it’s all about the timing. One thing about Bayley is that she is always paying attention to every single woman in the division. This could be a great way to bring her back into the mix and stamp her ticket to WrestleMania. You know I never bet against the 4. Lacey Evans Photo Credit: Instagram Lacey Evans has spent time in the gym lately while sending a clear message to Becky and her championship. If it’s one person that has never taken her eyes off of Becky and the chances of becoming champion, it is Lacey Evans. She has the character and the ring ability to win it all, making her path to WrestleMania quite clear. She is also pretty familiar with Becky in and out of the ring, which gives her a slight advantage in her return. Raquel Gonzalez Photo Credit: Instagram This would be a perfect time for an NXT call up and why not Raquel Gonzalez? Honestly, her time in NXT has run its course. I want to see Gonzalez get back in the ring with Rhea Ripley and this match is the perfect opportunity. She is also someone that could pose a major threat to Becky and her reign. This could be her moment to shine and become WWE RAW Women’s Champion for the first time at the grand stage of them all. Ronda Rousey Photo Credit: Instagram Hear me out. This may be a bit controversial, but anything can happen. What is really stopping Ronda from this moment? What is stopping Ronda from winning yet another WrestleMania moment and picking both Becky and Charlotte to face for their respective championships? As much as many would say this could be a waste of opportunity, I believe this could actually be the right direction. I’ll leave you all with that. Be sure to check back here for more “In Our Opinion” articles from our amazing writer’s team exclusively here on Women’s Wrestling Talk. #LaceyEvans #asuka #Doudrop #RheaRipley #CharlotteFlair #NikkiASH #RaquelGonzalez #BiancaBelair #Bayley #LivMorgan #RondaRousey

In addition to being a five-time Raw Women’s Champion and two-time WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion, Sasha Banks was also an NXT Women’s Champion, and one-time SmackDown Women’s Champion. The Chaotic Wrestling Women’s Championship was held by her for a total of 259 days until she entered the WWE. In Chaotic Wrestling, this was the longest reign for a female wrestler. After her debut in NXT on December 12, 2012, Banks completely revolutionized the wrestling world. When she made it to the main roster, The Boss had no issue cashing in on her rise to the top. Sasha Banks is the first black woman to hold the WWE SmackDown and WWE Raw Women’s Championships at the same time. In the history of the WWE, she is the first black woman to serve as the main event and headliner of a major pay-per-view event. In addition to Bianca Belair, Banks is a pioneering black woman wrestler at WrestleMania. First, in a Hell in a Cell bout and the first on the main roster, she is the first black woman to compete. With her battle with Charlotte Flair, she became the first black woman to win the PWI Feud of the Year award. In today’s world, Banks is a great role model. She has repeatedly shown why she is and always will be the gold standard. As a child of fame, The Boss knows a thing or two about what it’s like to be in the limelight. As a wrestling fan, it is a joy to witness her fulfill her lifelong ambition of becoming a WWE superstar. Whether she’s a WWE champion or The Mandalorian, her history shows her desire to be a star on and off the mat. The grandeur of Sasha Banks is just beginning to come to light as she moves forward in her career. As an African-American woman, Mercedes Varnado has given me and many others a role model for being proud of our color in an industry that often overlooks it. #SashaBanks

Week 2 and the looks keep coming. The love for looks continues to grow and we got you covered all month long! Don’t spend this holiday without your favorite looks with a splash of pink, red, and white. Glam Special These looks are all about the glam! For the glamorous, to the flossy, glossy! https://www.instagram.com/p/CZzoi_UPcpR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CZui_SAv3IW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ3A41-s_Kb/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ10dygv52r/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CZu_obbv8Nx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CZsBzpUPMGm/?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/CZ26SpqOEcO/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CZsB5JGv_Jh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CZxxP84pEey/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ22Rvbp7ot/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ2CYI9r8EY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ0i2g9MuEH/?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/CZso1T1L0Ee/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CZt1rXeurwg/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CZusgyzvP4w/?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/CZxtV4kLuzz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ4aa5sOHnG/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CZuXbZDgh4G/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CZpfMTZPPsV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Be sure to check out our Looks of the Week available here every Sunday! The looks from January Week 4 along with all the looks for this month will be discussed on #TurnbuckleGlam, Saturday, February 26 at 1 pm EST / 12 pm CST exclusively on Women’s Wrestling Talk! #SamanthaIrvin #RedVelvet #JordynneGrace #BethPhoenix #kacilennox #kaylabraxton #JadeCargill #Tamina #wendychoo #CharlotteFlair #alexianicole #TashaSteelz #amale #TenilleDashwood #dashakuret #martibelle #sahara #KellyKelly #Natalya