10 Most Powerful Women in WWE History
WWE’s women’s division has seen a steady rise in skill, presence, and influence over the years. Some of its wrestlers have shaped the landscape with standout matches, title runs, and moments that pushed the industry forward.
This list looks at women who’ve left a clear mark inside the ring—athletes with strong in-ring ability, lasting impact, and careers that helped define different eras of WWE.
Chyna
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At the 1999 Royal Rumble, Chyna eliminated 378-pound Mark Henry—proof that her gorilla press slam was no gimmick. She broke barriers as Intercontinental Champion and regularly tossed male superstars like Eddie Guerrero.
Bianca Belair
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Bianca Belair once lifted Otis, who weighs 330 pounds, during a WWE obstacle course challenge. That power shows up in her matches, too, especially when she swings opponents with the KOD. Her streak at WrestleMania remains untouched as of 2025, and she’s held RAW and tag titles without missing a beat.
Beth Phoenix
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Known as the “Glamazon,” Beth Phoenix built a reputation on moments like lifting both members of LayCool at once. She also slammed The Miz and kept fighting after breaking her jaw in a match against Victoria. She holds three Women’s Championships and a Hall of Fame induction.
Rhea Ripley
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Rhea Ripley has delivered knockout blows across the roster, and her win over Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 39 marked a turning point. She’s benched 185 pounds outside the ring; inside it, her vertical suplexes and riptides have floored superstars. She even defeated Akira Tozawa in a mixed-gender match.
Jade Cargill
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With her infamous “Jaded” finisher, Jade Cargill lifts opponents and drives them into the mat like they weigh nothing. Tag titles with Bianca Belair only boosted her resume. In the ring, she’s all about power, and when she planted Naomi with a powerbomb, fans understood exactly what she brought.
Victoria
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Victoria’s Widow’s Peak became one of the most feared finishers. She used it to take down rival after rival, including Molly Holly in a WrestleMania XX match that ended with Holly getting her head shaved. Her agility led to two Women’s Championships.
Raquel Rodriguez
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At 6 feet tall and over 170 pounds, Raquel Rodriguez hoisted Nia Jax off her feet and slammed her to the mat. She’s a five-time tag champion, four with Liv Morgan, and has tangled with Rhea Ripley in matches that tested both women’s limits.
Nia Jax
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At WrestleMania 34, Nia Jax lifted Alexa Bliss and slammed her from the ropes. Her post-match leg drop on Rhea Ripley in 2023 became a highlight clip for how suddenly she can end a contest. Jax is a two-time world champ, a force in a division built on finesse.
Charlotte Flair
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Charlotte Flair is more than just Ric Flair’s daughter. She’s a towering presence who combines power with athleticism and often uses top-rope moves to face stars like Becky Lynch. She’s added multiple world titles to her name along the way.
Jordynne Grace
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Jordynne Grace might be 5’3”, but she has the strength of a heavyweight. As a former powerlifter with state and national records under her belt, she once lifted Piper Niven, who outweighs her by over 70 pounds, and slammed her without hesitation. With squats topping 320 pounds, her strength is no gimmick.
Asuka
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While not traditionally labeled a powerhouse, Asuka has repeatedly shown strength through durability and relentless striking. Her explosive suplexes and hard kicks have instantly turned matches in her favor. She often overpowers larger opponents through stamina and technique that drain resistance over time.
Shayna Baszler
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As a submission specialist with MMA roots, Shayna Baszler brings a different type of strength to the ring. She’s broken limbs on live TV and forced tap-outs from stronger opponents. In 2020, she eliminated five women in quick succession at the Elimination Chamber.
Ronda Rousey
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Ronda Rousey’s transition from UFC to WWE came with expectations, and she lived up to them. Her debut match at WrestleMania 34 stole the show as she slammed Triple H and armbarred Stephanie McMahon. She eventually went on to capture the RAW Women’s title.
Kharma (Awesome Kong)
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Kharma, known outside WWE as Awesome Kong, made her WWE debut in 2011 with a series of surprise attacks on established stars like Michelle McCool, Layla, and Kelly Kelly. Before joining WWE, she built a reputation in TNA (now IMPACT Wrestling) as a two-time Knockouts Champion, where her matches against Gail Kim became highlights of the division. In WWE, her run was brief but impactful, marked by her powerful presence and dominant in-ring style.
Tamina
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Tamina has been part of WWE since her debut in 2010, first appearing alongside The Usos as their enforcer. As the daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka, she’s carried forward a legacy of physical dominance. Her signature superkick and Samoan drop earned her first championship at WrestleMania Backlash in 2021, capturing the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles with Natalya.