And just like that, we’ve reached the end of another Flawless Face-Off.
The votes are in, the medals are tallied and honestly, this one threw me a curveball. But that’s what makes wrestling so captivating. Running the Flawless Faceoff this round reminded me exactly what the Women’s Evolution was about from the start: breaking barriers, redefining connection, and proving that women’s wrestling has a depth that no marketing slogan could ever capture.
Each victory says something different about the era and together, they tell the story of a movement that changed wrestling forever.
Best “First Ever” Match: The 2018 Women’s Royal Rumble
The first-ever Women’s Royal Rumble stands out because it got it right. From top to bottom, this match captured what the Women’s Revolution was supposed to mean: honoring the past, celebrating the present, and previewing the future.
When that countdown clock hit zero for the first time and legends like Trish, Lita, Molly, Jacqueline, Michelle and so many others came back, it felt like a love letter to the women’s wrestling fans. The same fans that ignited the Diva’s Revolution in the first place. For decades, women were told their work didn’t “matter” enough to earn their own Royal Rumble. And yet here they were, thirty women proving that not only could they carry the match, they could make it feel important.
Asuka winning felt poetic. She was the perfect choice to represent the “new era,” dominant yet deserving. But the moment that sealed this match’s legacy came after the bell: Ronda Rousey’s debut. While Ronda’s tenure in WWE isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, that final stare-down between Ronda, Asuka, Alexa and Charlotte symbolized WWE’s intent to put women in the spotlight.
This Royal Rumble match was flawless. It was celebratory, it was nostalgic, and I still get emotional whenever I watch it. This match didn’t just shatter glass ceilings, it acknowledged the foundation the women before the Women’s Evolution was a conversation had already built.
Best Overall Horsewoman: Sasha Banks
It’s fitting that Sasha Banks took home this win, not because she was most decorated in WWE and certainly not because she had the best booking either, but because Sasha’s the one who defined what emotional investment in women’s wrestling looks like.
Sasha has always been more than her stats. She’s a performer who makes every match feel like an event. Her body language, her facial expressions, her risk-taking, it’s all part of a storytelling language uniquely her own. When you watch a Sasha Banks match, you don’t just watch wrestling; you feel wrestling.
While Charlotte always had the company behind her and Becky found lightning in a bottle with “The Man,” Sasha’s rise was entirely fan-driven. People saw something in her long before WWE did. And despite inconsistent booking, stop-start pushes, and politics beyond her control, Sasha remained a cornerstone of the division.
She didn’t need to be the chosen one, Sasha Banks was the people’s Horsewoman.
This win also highlights something broader: being the “best” Horsewoman isn’t about who won the most titles or main-evented the most pay-per-views. It’s about impact, influence, and connection. Sasha embodies all three. Her legacy isn’t defined by WWE’s marketing of “first evers,” it’s defined by how many future stars now walk her path because Sasha made it possible.
Most Over Performer: Alexa Bliss
Alexa Bliss winning Most Over Performer certainly surprised me, but in retrospect, Alexa was one of the few stars from this era who consistently reinvented herself and every single time she did, the fans followed.
Alexa didn’t come from a decorated indie background, she didn’t debut to huge fanfare nor does she come from a long wrestling lineage. Bliss built her entire reputation on character work, mic skill, and presence. Whether you were rooting for her to win or hoping someone would finally shut her up, when Alexa was on TV, people watched.
Her run as “The Goddess” defined the early years of the brand split: snarky, sharp, and dripping with confidence. But it was her ability to evolve that truly solidified Bliss as one of the era’s most compelling performers. From her friendship with Nikki Cross to her eerie partnership with The Fiend, Alexa turned every story into something unique and memorable. Few could command a crowd the way she could.
And when it came to fan connection, she was one of the most marketable and talked-about stars of her generation, male or female. She sold merch, went viral, and had the WWE universe eating out of the palm of her hand every time Alexa picked up a microphone. In an era filled with larger-than-life talent, Bliss carved out her own corner of the spotlight and still remains one of the most popular women on the active roster.
That’s a wrap! This era wasn’t just about breaking barriers, it was about proving that women’s wrestling could sustain multiple icons at once. And as these results show, every one of them left a legacy worth celebrating.
Together, these wins make one thing clear: women’s wrestling doesn’t exist to complement the men’s division, it stands on its own, firmly established. And if the Women’s Evolution was the beginning, then these moments, and all of the winners throughout the entire contest, are the proof that it worked.
Thank you to everyone who voted, commented, and participated throughout the Flawless Faceoff: Women’s Evolution edition. I’ll be honest, the final results caught me off guard. One winner was a sure thing, another seemed probable, but the last one? That was a surprise. Perhaps a bit of recency bias played a role, but that’s the nature of fan voting. If we did this contest right after the cut off point (Wrestlemania 37) the results might have looked a little bit different. Either way, whether your favorite was celebrated or overlooked, share your thoughts in the comment section (keep it classy!) and until next time, stay flawless.