To witness where we came from last year, having just one match that went eight minutes to this year having four women’s segments and three women’s matches, was epic. My match with Brit was 15 minutes and Mariah and Toni’s match was the same. This direction is everything that I wanted for women’s wrestling. And yet, I’m still super excited for what’s to come. This is only the beginning, I promise.
The moment Willow walked out for her entrance made me giddy. There’s just something about her personality that makes you happy and want to smile. Whenever I see her work, I feel like such a fan and just want to cheer.
Mariah and Toni were also amazing. Witnessing the final grand finale of this feud and Mariah May winning the World Championship in her home country was a thing of beauty.
What may be more noteworthy, and inspiring is the fact that Toni Storm and Mariah May’s storyline lasted 10 whole months. In the past, women were traditionally only given two weeks, if not a month, to tell a story. I myself have never had a storyline last much longer. To have more time to develop plots and character as the men have had is something that I want to experience for myself and all of us. Toni and Tony and Mariah’s work was a big leap in this direction. Trust me, more is coming. I can’t wait to see what’s next for the women’s division.
As far as watching other matches, I caught a little bit of Willow and Statlander’s tag team match along with the Saraya and the return of Jamie Hayter segment. I also got to watch Mariah and Tony. I really was just watching to support the girls. I had to do it while in makeup, opening my eyes here and there to view what I could.
