PROS
1. IT MAKES SENSE
The so called Divas Revolution was a call to arms by Stephanie McMahon, who wanted to put more focus on the women of WWE just as the whole world were looking at just what women could do. She did this by giving Paige backup against the villainous Team Bella. Her help was NXT's own Charlotte and Becky Lynch, making a whole team of submission specialists from the great brand. Naomi and Tamina wanted in as well and Stephanie gave them then NXT Women's Champion Sasha Banks. A brawl came about after this which ended after Banks, Charlotte and Becky locked in their respective submissions on the members of Team Bella. Fast forward 8 months later and those three are the focus of the division. They all came in together, they're all rivals and friends, it only makes sense to put all three together for one amazing match in their Wrestlemania debuts.
2. The Match Itself
If I'm to go off of what I've seen the ladies do in NXT, then this match could be something really special. Sasha/Charlotte for Takeover R Evolution changed how I viewed women's matches forever and then Sasha/Becky for Takeover Unstoppable raised the bar even higher in their instant classic. If you go off what they can do in singles matches, it has to make for one hell of a Triple Threat right? Plus, it's WRESTLEMANIA! A first for all three ladies. Charlotte and Banks were apart of Triple H's entrance at WM30 but this will be their first time competing at the event. I'd really like to see this match open Wrestlemania and get it off on the right foot, that is if they don't do another multi-man IC Title match. Regardless of match position, it's going to be spectacular!
3. NXT Represented
These three ladies are apart of the brand's true success. They've all grown into their own and all have a legitimate claim to be Divas Champion. Sasha and Charlotte both had great reigns as NXT Women's Champion, defeating all who came in their way. Becky doesn't have that accolade, but she's just as talented and proficient in the ring as the other two. This shows that if the girls do well and end up being one of the best matches of the night, that the next group of girls can do the same thing. The three best NXT Women (excluding Paige and Bayley) colliding in one match means NXT works.
4. Banks could become champion!
There's something deep inside me that knows Sasha isn't going to win, mainly because of the triple threat rules but there is a chance that my favorite women's wrestler could walk out with the title of her division! That alone makes this match a must watch for me!
5. Hope for the Division
I touched on it in 3 but this match really represents the future of the women's division on the main roster. This will open up the floodgates, just like it did in NXT. The women won't just be given the main events and more TV time, they will take it. If this match goes well, you'll see more Divas matches, more high profile Diva feuds and maybe even a main event or two on a Raw or Smackdown near you. This is THE match of the division. Whatever you do, don't miss it!
CONS
1. Banks/Charlotte one on one is still a dream
Don't you think it's a bit strange that Sasha Banks and Charlotte have not yet ONCE had a match on the main roster together? The only match they had was on an episode of Main Event but that was back in 2014 and they weren't even on the main roster yet. Sasha/Charlotte was a feud of legend in NXT, where each match would be better than the next. They main evented the first live show from Philadelphia. THAT'S INSANE, yet they haven't cashed in on this golden calf yet. With it being Wrestlemania, why not have the big first time one on one match there? It looked like it was going in that direction but for whatever reason, Becky was added to the match. This isn't a bad thing, it's just something that I would have personally wanted to see more.
2. Bayley on the Outside looking in
So, you know Sasha, Becky and Charlotte are often called the Four Horsewomen on NXT right? Their 4th member, Bayley, is still in NXT, carrying the banner for the women's division down there. While Bayley already has big plans that weekend, it's kind of sad how she's the last remaining Horsewoman in NXT. Bayley will have to watch from the sidelines until it's her shot on the main roster. Poor Bayley...
So, you know Sasha, Becky and Charlotte are often called the Four Horsewomen on NXT right? Their 4th member, Bayley, is still in NXT, carrying the banner for the women's division down there. While Bayley already has big plans that weekend, it's kind of sad how she's the last remaining Horsewoman in NXT. Bayley will have to watch from the sidelines until it's her shot on the main roster. Poor Bayley...
3. Fear of Not Getting Enough Time
The absolute worse thing that could happen would be to not give the match the time it deserves. With it being Wrestlemania and on the main roster, I really think they're only going to give the ladies like 9 minutes to showcase themselves. It better not happen because the Triple Threat is actually one of the main events for this year's show if you look at the card. If WWE wants to make sure the women of their company get the respect they deserve, then they need to cut some of Rock's sure to be pointless promo or whatever the hell he's doing and put a good chunk of time into this match. There's no reason that the Divas can't take over a half hour of TV time, from the promo, the entrances and the match. Don't screw over the fans WWE.
Like I said, I'm generally excited about this match. I attribute the women of NXT for being one of the sole reasons why I watch the brand. I remember watching the very first NXT Takeover, with Charlotte winning the NXT Women's Title in a fantastic match against Natayla and immediately thinking, maybe all hope isn't lost for the division. I'm a huge fan of all three ladies and this should be one for the ages, just as long as WWE sets enough time aside for them. As far as the winner goes, I can't see anyone but Charlotte winning. She has the lineage to back her up and this is her FIRST Wrestlemania as a competitor. Surely Ric Flair's daughter can't lose in her Wrestlemania debut? I'm obviously on Team Sasha but it really doesn't matter who wins, just as long as they're given time to show the world that women's wrestling can be just as important as men's wrestling. THIS is a Wrestlemania match. It has the build, the players and my attention. This isn't a match that was thrown together at the very last minute because the other option wasn't there, this was a match that was carefully planned. WWE has done such a great job, starting slowly with Paige/Charlotte, moving to Becky/Charlotte and will eventually get their to golden goose in Sasha/Charlotte. Then, if WWE is smart, they'll call up Bayley and start the road to Bayley/Sasha on the main roster. How awesome would it be to see the two square off at SummerSlam 2016 in the SAME building where they had their match of the year in 2015? It would be truly poetic.
Simply put, this match represents the future of the women's division on the WWE main roster. It will either be a fantastic showing that we all know it can be or it will be the horrible piss break women's match WWE has been known for for the past decade. And don't forget, WWE will be competing with NXT this Wrestlemania weekend and NXT's Women title match looks absolutely amazing with Bayley defending against Asuka. I don't think WWE wants to be upstaged by their smaller brand do they?
Next up, a lunatic versus a beast!
The absolute worse thing that could happen would be to not give the match the time it deserves. With it being Wrestlemania and on the main roster, I really think they're only going to give the ladies like 9 minutes to showcase themselves. It better not happen because the Triple Threat is actually one of the main events for this year's show if you look at the card. If WWE wants to make sure the women of their company get the respect they deserve, then they need to cut some of Rock's sure to be pointless promo or whatever the hell he's doing and put a good chunk of time into this match. There's no reason that the Divas can't take over a half hour of TV time, from the promo, the entrances and the match. Don't screw over the fans WWE.
Like I said, I'm generally excited about this match. I attribute the women of NXT for being one of the sole reasons why I watch the brand. I remember watching the very first NXT Takeover, with Charlotte winning the NXT Women's Title in a fantastic match against Natayla and immediately thinking, maybe all hope isn't lost for the division. I'm a huge fan of all three ladies and this should be one for the ages, just as long as WWE sets enough time aside for them. As far as the winner goes, I can't see anyone but Charlotte winning. She has the lineage to back her up and this is her FIRST Wrestlemania as a competitor. Surely Ric Flair's daughter can't lose in her Wrestlemania debut? I'm obviously on Team Sasha but it really doesn't matter who wins, just as long as they're given time to show the world that women's wrestling can be just as important as men's wrestling. THIS is a Wrestlemania match. It has the build, the players and my attention. This isn't a match that was thrown together at the very last minute because the other option wasn't there, this was a match that was carefully planned. WWE has done such a great job, starting slowly with Paige/Charlotte, moving to Becky/Charlotte and will eventually get their to golden goose in Sasha/Charlotte. Then, if WWE is smart, they'll call up Bayley and start the road to Bayley/Sasha on the main roster. How awesome would it be to see the two square off at SummerSlam 2016 in the SAME building where they had their match of the year in 2015? It would be truly poetic.
Simply put, this match represents the future of the women's division on the WWE main roster. It will either be a fantastic showing that we all know it can be or it will be the horrible piss break women's match WWE has been known for for the past decade. And don't forget, WWE will be competing with NXT this Wrestlemania weekend and NXT's Women title match looks absolutely amazing with Bayley defending against Asuka. I don't think WWE wants to be upstaged by their smaller brand do they?
Next up, a lunatic versus a beast!
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