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The Wrap (March 11th, 2017): News from the week in women’s wrestling

Pro Wrestling Illustrated

Each week, The Wrap will wrap up the week in women’s wrestling by compiling the week’s smaller news stories, rumors and gossip – anything not normally covered by Diva Dirt. Got a tip for next week? Send it in.

* Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks land the cover of Pro Wrestling Illustrated. (Twitter)

* Lita makes a return to the ring at an MCW Pro Wrestling show in an eight-person tag match. (SportsKeeda)

* WWE’s 2017 draft will be limited to a handful of picks the General Managers can make from their rival brand or NXT. Champions will be off limits. (CageSide Seats)

* Impact Wrestling’s Slammiversary will take place July 2nd. (Twitter)

* Wrestling With Words challenges WWE’s definition of feminism for more equality portrayal between their male and female Superstars. (Wrestling With Words)

* WWE plans to begin their Women’s Tournament in May. (Squared Circle Sirens)

* CageSide Seat analysis which brand Asuka should join once called up to main roster. (CageSide Seats)

* Naomi continues weekly rehab session in the hopes of being cleared to compete at WrestleMania 33. (Twitter)

* Paste Magazine follows up on Stephanie McMahon‘s previous promise of integrating LGBTQ storylines in the programs. (Paste Magazine)

* WWE’s Backlash will be a SmackDown exclusive PPV. (CageSide Seats)

* WWE celebrates Women’s History month with a gallery of ‘Every Female Champion Ever’. (WWE.com)

* Vickie Guerrero who she thinks could induct her into the WWE Hall Of Fame, working with Vince McMahon and why she ultimately left WWE. (Wrestling INC)

* Natalya celebrates her friendship with Beth Phoenix in honor of Beth’s WWE Hall of Fame induction. (Calgary Sun)