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I think WWE has finally gotten smart about shit. I didn't love Stephanie McMahon being there to suck the heat away from everyone but having her introduce everyone is still a big rub. They must see how people are reacting to women's matches in NXT and this is the first time they've really developed a whole "roster" of women who can put on good matches. Wrestling usually lags behind other forms of pop culture so it's not surprising that they're still "behind the times" when it comes to women but I think they realize that a huge portion of the audience is, and could be female and that they could easily appeal to the demographic by putting even a modicum of effort into things for once.
Women won't headline pay per views (live specials?) in WWE or anything but I think you'll see some feuds with slightly more substance. They already get more time for matches on RAW. Stephanie and HHH seem invested in this shit.
Seeing how they have handled Kevin Owens and other HHH pet projects has given me faith.
I think in a couple years you'll see your Rosa Mendeses and the like phased out and your Emmas and Bayleys and SHIMMER crew up on the main roster. The Bellas are smart; they see the tide turning, that's why they've worked hard to become better wrestlers to remain relevant. Of course, they'll probably always be around because of Total Divas and who they're married to/dating but yeah.
If it doesn't happen now, it is never going to happen.
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