Over the past several years, WWE has increasingly prioritized strong women’s wrestling, leading to the emergence of numerous female stars who have become some of the company’s most popular stars. The WWE women’s roster represents a dynamic blend of seasoned veterans, young talents on the rise, and legendary figures at any given time.
The question then arises: who currently stands out as the very best among this impressive group of athletes within WWE? In this article, we’re going to break it all down.
Naomi
Naomi’s surprising return to WWE at the 2024 Royal Rumble, following a successful run as the TNA Knockouts Champion, injected a new dynamic into the SmackDown roster. Quickly integrated into a feud against Damage CTRL, she teamed with Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill for a WrestleMania 40 match. Cargill’s Injury led to Naomi stepping in as one-half of the Women’s Tag Team Champions alongside Belair.
The widely held suspicion that Naomi was responsible for Cargill’s injury proved correct, culminating in a compelling heel turn and a WrestleMania-bound feud between the two, providing significant representation for the women’s division on WWE’s grandest stage.
Stephanie Vaquer
Stephanie Vaquer, who signed with WWE and joined NXT around the same time as Giulia in 2024, has been presented as a significant talent from the outset. Initially forming a formidable team with Giulia to pursue Roxanne Perez’s NXT Women’s Championship, Vaquer later transitioned to the NXT Women’s North American title, which she quickly won from Fallon Henley. Her reign as North American Champion was notable, but a champion versus champion match against Giulia resulted in Vaquer unifying the NXT Women’s and North American Championships. Following this unification, Vaquer vacated the North American Championship to concentrate on defending the NXT Women’s Championship.
Roxanne Perez
Roxanne Perez experienced a rapid ascent early in the previous year, entering as the NXT Women’s Champion and participating in her debut Royal Rumble match. Her initial reign as champion lasted 109 days before Indi Hartwell captured the title at NXT Stand & Deliver.
Perez later regained the championship, undergoing a heel turn that solidified her as one of the most compelling NXT Women’s Champions. However, Giulia ended her reign, and despite appearing to have outgrown NXT with prominent roster appearances, including the Elimination Chamber, Perez has since returned to NXT, creating a sense of confusion among fans regarding her current place on the roster.
Tiffany Stratton
Following a successful tenure in NXT, where she held the NXT Women’s Championship, Tiffany Stratton signed with SmackDown early in 2024. Her performances on SmackDown and in the Elimination Chamber quickly established her as a popular figure with the audience.
Stratton went on to win the Money in the Bank ladder match and subsequently cashed in on her former partner, Nia Jax, to capture her first main roster championship gold. Her reign has been noteworthy, and she is now set to defend her title against Royal Rumble winner Charlotte Flair in a high-profile WrestleMania feud that has blurred the lines between reality and storyline in recent weeks.
Iyo Sky
Iyo Sky was given a platform to showcase her credibility as a top star during her reign as the WWE Women’s Champion. Utilizing her Money in the Bank briefcase, Sky captured the championship and had several impressive title defenses before losing the belt to her former Damage CTRL partner Bayley at WrestleMania 40.
Sky pursued opportunities to return to the championship picture, including participation in the Queen of the Ring tournament and the Money in the Bank ladder match. Her efforts ultimately paid off when she defeated Rhea Ripley for the Women’s World title, securing her position as champion heading into WrestleMania.
Giulia
Giulia’s arrival in NXT in 2024 marked a significant addition to the brand, and she swiftly established herself as a formidable challenger to Roxanne Perez’s NXT Women’s Championship. After a determined effort, Giulia ended Perez’s impressive reign by capturing the title at NXT New Year’s Evil 2025 in January.
She successfully defended the championship at NXT Vengeance Day against Perez, Cora Jade, and Bayley before losing the belt to Stephanie Vaquer in a title-for-title match at Roadblock. Despite rumors of a potential injury following that match, Giulia has been seen at live events, suggesting a likely return to television shortly.
Bianca Belair
While 2024 saw Bianca Belair less involved in the World Championship picture, her focus shifted to a successful tag team partnership with Jade Cargill, resulting in a noteworthy reign as the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions. Following Cargill’s injury, Naomi stepped in as Belair’s tag team partner, and they continued their championship run for a considerable time.
Belair eventually returned to the world title scene by winning the Elimination Chamber match and earning herself a title opportunity at WrestleMania. She has been prominently featured in the ongoing rivalry between Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky for the Women’s World Championship, leading to widespread speculation of an impending Triple Threat match.
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Charlotte Flair
Charlotte Flair’s position is somewhat ambiguous as she enters a significant title feud for WrestleMania against Tiffany Stratton, despite a limited number of matches since her notable return at the 2025 Royal Rumble, which she won to earn the WrestleMania title opportunity. While her Royal Rumble performance showcased her enduring talent after a lengthy absence, her subsequent SmackDown matches against B-Fab and Michin have been relatively unremarkable. The primary focus of her current storyline has been the intensely personal exchanges with Stratton, leaving many to speculate about the outcome of their WrestleMania encounter.
Rhea Ripley
Continuing her dominant run as the Women’s World Champion, Rhea Ripley began the year with successful title defenses at Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania 40. Unfortunately, an injury forced her to vacate the championship shortly after WrestleMania. Following a period of absence, Ripley returned and resumed her storyline with Liv Morgan, which had been planned before her injury.
A significant development occurred at SummerSlam when Dominik Mysterio betrayed Rhea, costing her the title and expelling her from the Judgment Day faction. Ripley avenged this loss by regaining the Women’s World title from Liv. Still, her second reign was short-lived as Iyo Sky defeated her for the belt, setting the stage for a potential Triple Threat match for the championship at WrestleMania involving Bianca Belair.
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