The Best Female Wrestlers Of All Time

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Updated December 18, 2024 110.5K views 150 items
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Vote up the female wrestlers you think have had the best matches & storylines throughout their careers.
Latest additions: Chelsea Green, Lyra Valkyria, Tiffany Stratton
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Over 18.5K Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of History's Greatest Female Wrestlers

Figuring out who is the best WWE female wrestler is easy compared to deciding who were the best female wrestlers of all time, across all the promotions. We've put together this list of famous female wrestlers from all over, and that includes a lot of the best female wrestlers not in WWE.

Which of these female wrestlers has held the most titles, had the strongest storylines and made the most memorable careers in their time in WWE, Impact, TNA, AAA and Japanese promotions like JWP? There are retired female wrestlers like Bull Nakano, who helped shape the world of wrestling today and newer wrestlers like Asuka, who is an already undefeated rising star and building her name under the SmackDown brand. Some of these women wrestlers are cross-over champions, holding long title reigns both as Divas and as Reina de Reinas.

There are so many female wrestlers who are great at what they do, but we need you to vote up the best female wrestlers who are truly the best of the best!

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  • Trish Stratus
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    4,675 votes

    What Makes Trish Stratus The Best Female Wrestler of All Time: It's no surprise that Trish Stratus, a seven-time WWE Women's Champion, is often hailed as one of the greatest female wrestlers to ever step foot in the squared circle. Bursting onto the scene in 2000 as a manager, she quickly proved her prowess between the ropes, becoming a trailblazer for women's wrestling during her illustrious career. Not only did Stratus capture the hearts of fans with her stunning looks and charisma, but she was also a force to be reckoned with in the ring, culminating in her unforgettable retirement match against Lita at Unforgiven 2006.
    Trish Stratus's Greatest Achievements of Their Career:
    - A record seven-time WWF/WWE Women's Champion.
    - WWE Hardcore Champion, defeating Crash Holly.
    - Three-time "WWE Babe of the Year" and declared "Diva of the Decade".
    - Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013

  • Becky Lynch
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    4,664 votes

    What Makes Becky Lynch The Best Female Wrestler of All Time: From her humble beginnings as a flight attendant to her meteoric rise as "The Man," Becky Lynch has proven to be one of the most compelling and inspirational figures in wrestling today. The fiery Irish lass is a multiple-time Women's Champion and was the inaugural SmackDown Women's Champion who loves to get down and dirty with anyone who dares to challenge her. Lynch made history by main-eventing WrestleMania 35 alongside Charlotte Flair and Ronda Rousey, ultimately triumphing in the first-ever women's WrestleMania main event. With her unrelenting drive and unparalleled passion, there's no doubt that Becky Lynch will continue to blaze trails for women in wrestling.
    Becky Lynch’s Greatest Achievements of Their Career:
    - The first woman to achieve both the Raw Women's Championship and Smackdown Women's Championship.
    - Main-evented WrestleMania 35, the first woman to achieve this, alongside Ronda Rousey and Charlotte Flair.
    - Named "Wrestler of the Year" by CBS Sports in 2018
    - Runner up in the "Wrestler of the Year" 2019 ranking of Pro Wrestling Illustrated

  • Amy Dumas
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    3,938 votes

    What Makes Amy Dumas The Best Female Wrestler of All Time: Better known by her ring name Lita, Amy Dumas revolutionized women's wrestling with her high-flying, risk-taking style that had never been seen before in the WWE. The fiery redhead and four-time Women's Champion formed an iconic partnership with The Hardy Boyz, dazzling audiences as a member of Team Xtreme in the early 2000s. Lita's intense and storied rivalries with the likes of Trish Stratus and Stephanie McMahon helped shape the landscape of women's wrestling, and her groundbreaking accomplishments paved the way for future generations to come.
    Lita's Greatest Achievements of Their Career:
    - 4-time WWF/WWE Women's Champion, defeating Stephanie McMahon, Ivory, Molly Holly, and Trish Stratus, respectively.
    - One of the first Divas to main event WWE Raw, in a match against Stephanie McMahon.
    - Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2014
    - Founder of punk rock band The Luchagors

  • Charlotte Flair
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    4,570 votes

    What Makes Charlotte Flair The Best Female Wrestler of All Time: Holding the torch as the daughter of legendary "Nature Boy" Ric Flair, Ashley Fliehr, better known as Charlotte Flair, has made an incredible name for herself in the world of wrestling. With unparalleled athleticism, grace, and tenacity, the "Queen of WWE" has captured an impressive fourteen Women's Championships to date, making her one of the most decorated female wrestlers in history. Alongside her fellow Four Horsewomen, Charlotte has helped redefine women's wrestling and continues to push the envelope with show-stealing performances in high-profile events, such as the first-ever women's Hell in a Cell match and the historic WrestleMania 35 main event.
    Ashley Fliehr (Charlotte Flair)'s Greatest Achievements of Their Career:
    - 12-time WWE champion across the SmackDown, Raw, and NXT brands.
    - First ever WWE Women's Triple Crown Winner
    - Main eventing WrestleMania 35, becoming the first women to do so in history.
    - 2-time WWE Divas Champion defeating Nikki Bella and Sasha Banks, respectively.

  • Alexa Bliss
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    4,077 votes

    What Makes Alexa Bliss The Best Female Wrestler of All Time: The pint-sized powerhouse, Alexa Bliss, has more than made her mark on the wrestling world since her debut in 2013. Quickly rising through the ranks thanks to her impressive athleticism and unparalleled mic skills, Bliss became the first woman to hold both the Raw and SmackDown Women's Championships, clinching the titles an impressive five times within her first three years on the main roster. With a mischievous grin and wicked intentions, the "Goddess of WWE" continues to prove that dynamite truly does come in small packages.
    Alexa Bliss’s Greatest Achievements of Their Career:
    - 2-time SmackDown Women’s Champion, defeating Becky Lynch and Bayley, respectively.
    - 3-time Raw Women’s Champion, defeating Sasha Banks all three times.
    - The first woman to win both the Raw Women's Championship and the SmackDown Women's Championships.
    - Winner of the 2018 Money in the Bank women’s ladder match.

  • Asuka
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    4,286 votes

    What Makes Asuka The Best Female Wrestler of All Time: The Empress of Tomorrow, Asuka's impressive resume speaks volumes about her immense talent. Arriving in WWE NXT from Japan with an undefeated record, she proceeded to dominate, becoming the longest-reigning NXT Women's Champion and shattering records in the process. Asuka continued her winning streak on the main roster, culminating in her Royal Rumble victory in 2018. With a ferocious array of kicks, locks, and submissions at her disposal, Asuka has solidified her status as one of the most skilled and feared competitors in wrestling today, and she continues to showcase her masterful in ring abilities with her recent championship reign.
    Asuka's Greatest Achievements of Their Career:
    - Longest undefeated streak in WWE, lasting from her NXT debut in 2015 until 2018.
    - Winner of the first-ever Women's Royal Rumble in 2018.
    - NXT Women’s Champion and continued the streak for a record 510 Days.
    - 3-time WWE Raw Women's Champion defeating Bayley, Sasha Banks, and Zelina Vega, respectively.