The WWE really, really wanted you to know that the main event of OctobersNXT TakeOver: Respectcreated history.
Similarly lauded was their previous encounter, when Bayley won the championship.
After that match, Charlotte and Becky Lynch joined the two in the ring.
Breaking character, the four embraced.
This is a step forward, especially considering the complicated place women occupy in the world of pro wrestling.
WWE/WWF seemed like they would take womens wrestling seriously at various points in the past.
Popularity of the womens division dwindled until the WWF phased out the roster in 1990.
Even the most talented women wrestlers suffered indignities.
long promos, goofy gimmicks, and forcing wrestlers into straight-to-video sequels ofThe Marine.
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Fans also value and expect skills.
NXT crowds are vocalreminiscent of ECW shows from the 1990s.
Even still, TNA at least seems to have been ahead of the curb with diversity.
Two stars signed with them include former WWE talents Gail Kim and Awesome Kong.
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He also reportedly told Kong she was too heavy to fit the Diva mold years after her 2002 tryout.
For its part, NXT doesnt adhere to those standards.
This year it signed one of Japans most celebrated female wrestlers, who now calls herself Asuka.
The Bellas also continue to get pushed.
Of course, the sisters are also stars of the E!
Even still, hope is not lost.
Historically, Vince becomes very hands-on during such times.
To get more viewers, he could well go with patterns that worked in the past.
This could mean once again pushing looks over ability with his old Hugh Hefner playbook.
So, WWE fans should enjoy this moment while they can.NXT is a different story.
The off-shoot organization continues expanding and more or less becoming its own brand.
While NXT continues to thrive, one can only assume their womens division will as well.
Theres little doubt then thatat least in NXTthe revolution will live on.
