When it comes to choosing the best among the best female wrestlers in WWE, starting from the Divas era will definitely pop up in any WWE fan’s mind.
Among the list of Devas era women’s division from WWE, we have picked the five best ones that have left a lasting impact in the history of WWE.
Lita
Lita, whose real name is Amy Dumas, is one of the most influential and beloved female wrestlers in the roster of WWE Divas of all time.
She started her journey in 2000 by managing Essa Rios, but she found real stardom when she joined the Hardy Boyz, creating Team Xtreme.
Lita is a four-time Women’s Champion and a 2014 WWE Hall of Famer who is remembered not just for her wild energy, but for being bold and sometimes crazy.
While she was mostly famous for charm and glow, she was a real fighter, pulling off moonsaults and hardcore spots like no other diva of her era.
She is one of the few female wrestlers who has been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2014, who brought change in WWE Women’s Revolution.
Trish Stratus
Trish Stratus is one of the benchmarks for WWE Divas and one of the most important figures in the history of women’s wrestling.
She began her WWE journey in March 2000 as the manager of the tag team T&A (Test and Albert). She soon caught the media’s attention with her model-like looks and confident mic skills.
At first, she was just a manager, but later she trained intensely to become a full-time wrestler. She gained huge popularity after entering feuds with Lita and Victoria, where she proved she could hold her own in the ring.
In 2013, Trish became a Hall of Famer, and even in her 40s, she has got moves and skills to defeat any opponent in the ring.
AJ Lee
AJ Lee brought a fresh energy to WWE during the early 2010s, becoming one of the most popular and unique Divas of her generation.
She became a three-time Divas Champion, holding the title for a then-record 295 days during one reign.
Beyond her championships, AJ played a central role in major WWE storylines, including high-profile angles with CM Punk, Daniel Bryan, and John Cena.
Moreover, AJ Lee was also one of the first women to speak publicly about wanting better opportunities for female wrestlers.
While her time in the WWE was not long, she definitely left a lasting impact on future generations.
Mickie James
Mickie James is one of the most versatile female wrestlers in WWE history, known for her ability to play both a lovable fan favorite and a villain with equal skill.
She made her WWE debut in 2005 with the storyline involving Trish Stratus, where she played an obsessed fan who slowly turned into a dangerous rival.
She became the WWE Women’s Champion five times and later won the Divas Championship as well, proving her adaptability across different eras.
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In addition to wrestling, Mickie is also a successful country music artist, further highlighting her wide-ranging talents.
Beth Phoenix
Beath Phoenix, aka “The Glamazon,” is the youngest inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame, at the age of 36.
Phoenix made her WWE debut on the main roster in 2006 and made her mark, capturing the WWE Women’s Championship three times and the Divas Championship once.
Mickie James, Melina, and Natalya were some of her best rivals during her era, which led her to become one of the most famous divas of all time.
After retiring in 2012, Beth shifted her carrer into a commentator role for WWE, continuing to inspire future generations.
Her Hall of Fame induction in 2017 recognized her as not just a powerhouse, but an inspiration who helped bridge the gap between the Divas Era and the more competitive women’s wrestling scene of today.
In addition to the above-mentioned, Paige, Nikki Bella, Melina, and Michelle McCool are a few other divas who can be considered the best ones.