The world of sports is one full of passionate and loyal fans. This passion and loyalty can often escalate into something far more dramatic. And it is from that drama, that the idea of sports entertainment arose. What sport entertainment refers to, is the practice of putting greater emphasis on the performance, dramatic element, and entertainment, rather than on the athleticism (though there is still quite a bit of athleticism to go around).
In terms of popularity, the biggest form of sports entertainment is professional wrestling, and the biggest pro wrestling organization in the world, is World Wrestling Entertainment, or WWE. Men and women with excellent physiques taking up an over-the-top personality and going toe-to-toe in a highly-dramatized fight? What is not to love.
Though the fights in the WWE are all pre-determined, serving as a vehicle to tell a story-line, the audience is, largely, unaware of who the winner of an event is going to be. Which means that, a lot of the time, fans of the show are willing to place bets on what the outcome of a WWE event will be. If you are interested in WWE betting, to check out a website like Novibet that does coverage of pro-wrestling, as well as a ton of other sports.
Fans, both casual and hardcore, of the WWE will be familiar with the top wrestlers out there. The Undertaker, John Cena, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, etc. all have a large following in the WWE fandom. However, let us take a look at some of pro-wrestling’s greatest female athletes, and talk about their achievements in the world of the sport.
Trish Stratus
Often listed among the best female pro-wrestlers of all time, and even considered by some to be in the pantheon of greatest wrestlers in general, Trish Stratus brought athleticism, a flair for the dramatic, and great energy to the ring. Throughout her career, her wrestling skills have notably improved, making her all the more popular within the fan base. Her accomplishments include being made WWE Hardcore Champion, being proclaimed Diva of the Decade, and being voted Babe of the Year three times.
Awesome Kong
Kia Stevens is often touted as among the most entertaining female wrestlers in the business. She started her career under the moniker Awesome Kong, and fought under that name in numerous wrestling federations, including All Elite Wresting, and Ring of Honor. She was signed with the WWE in 2010, where she fought under the name Kharma, though Most fans still know her as Awesome Kong. In 2021, Kia retired from wrestling, choosing instead to pursue an acting career. She has been ranked as the number 1 best female wrestler in PWI’s 100.
Lita
Amy Dumas started her career going under the name Angelica, though she soon changed it into the much catchier and memorable, Lita. Beloved by fans of the WWE, and often touted as the greatest female wrestler, Lita is, by far, one of WWE’s most memorable, beloved and popular performers. In 2006, Lita retired to form a punk rock band, called the Luchagors. However, a couple of years later, she returned to the WWE, where she is still wrestling today.
