The Best Female Wrestlers Of All Time

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Updated December 18, 2024 109.3K 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
Most divisive: Nikki Bella
Over 18.3K 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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    4,600 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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    4,599 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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    3,895 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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    4,509 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.

  • Sasha Banks
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    4,182 votes

    What Makes Sasha Banks The Best Female Wrestler of All Time: The Boss Sasha Banks has been breaking barriers and making history since she exploded onto the scene as one of WWE's Four Horsewomen. Her legendary battles with Bayley, such as their Iron Woman match at NXT TakeOver: Respect, set the standard for what women's wrestling could and should be. A multiple-time Women's Champion, Banks was also one-half of the inaugural Women's Tag Team Champions and has main-evented her fair share of pay-per-view events. With her undeniable in-ring talent, magnetic personality, and unapologetic swagger, it's clear that The Boss is nowhere near done making an impact on the industry.
    Sasha Banks’s Greatest Achievements of Their Career:
    - 5-time WWE Raw Women's Champion, defeating Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, and Asuka, respectively.
    - WWE Women's Tag Team Champion with Bayley as the first-ever champions.
    - First woman to main event a WWE pay-per-view event, during Hell in a Cell.
    - First woman to headline an NXT TakeOver event, in a match at NXT Takeover: Respect.

  • Chyna
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    3,949 votes

    What Makes Chyna The Best Female Wrestler of All Time: The late, great "Ninth Wonder of the World" Chyna was a true pioneer in women's wrestling. This powerhouse's ground-breaking accomplishments include becoming the first and only woman to win the prestigious Intercontinental Championship, as well as the first woman to participate in the Royal Rumble match. Chyna shattered gender norms and proved that women could compete at the same level as men, forever changing the landscape of professional wrestling and foreshadowing the massive women's movement in the industry that is currently thriving today.
    Chyna's Greatest Achievements of Their Career:
    - First and only woman to hold the WWF Intercontinental Championship.
    - First woman to participate in the Royal Rumble and King of the Ring events.
    - 3-time WWF Women's Champion defeating Ivory and Trish Stratus.
    - Appeared on the cover of Playboy magazine