In the world of professional wrestling, women have continually pushed boundaries and challenged stereotypes. While progress has been made, there's more work to be done to ensure inclusivity. In our final episode of Faces & Heels, we look at how 7 women in the world of pro wrestling wrestling helped change the game for the better.

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0:00 Intro

1:00 Willow Nightingale shares how the emotional toll of caring for loved ones, exemplifies both nurturing and inner strength. She believes that finding a delicate balance between the two can be challenging.

1:32 Jordynne Grace advocates for a shift in mindset. Many male fans often prefer 'provocative' wrestling, but she believes embracing change is a must in women’s wrestling.

1:45 The Dashing Star reflects on how the captivating personality asserted in women’s wrestling has undergone substantial transformation. Growing up, women wrestlers often adhered to certain aesthetic standards that contrast with the current generation of women competitors.

2:12 Diamante highlights the evolving landscape of women in wrestling, emphasizing that individuals can now forge successful careers irrespective of their physique, backgrounds, or origins. Women of various shapes and sizes unite to undergo wrestling training.

2:37 Marti Belle shares how people should begin to see women’s wrestling more than just a popcorn match. She emphasizes the depth of women's wrestling, refuting the common misconception that it is primarily focused on the physical attributes of wrestlers.

3:10 Jordynne Grace advocates for a shift where women's matches are no longer relegated to special attractions during mainstream events.

4:18 Big Swole emphasizes the importance of fostering growth and potential for women involved in the main event.

5:18 The Hottest Flame believes we should strive for self improvement, noting that it's crucial they establish the standards for the next generation, guiding them on the path to doing better.

6:42 Jordynne Grace reflects on the significant transformations in her career. She recalls the past when women in the industry would often undermine her, and how women's wrestling faced constant ridicule. The #MeToo movement, however, played a pivotal role in reshaping the landscape of professional wrestling, fostering solidarity among its participants.

Women’s wrestling has come a long way over the last decade, as the business of pro wrestling has become a more welcoming and inclusive space for women wrestlers and femme wrestlers. Whether it's WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment, WWF, AEW, All Elite Wrestling, IMPACT Wrestling, or any of the countless indie wrestling promotions out there, women wrestlers are having their moment in the main event. From WWE WrestleMania, WWE Raw, and WWE Smackdown to AEW Dynamite and AEW Collision, women like Willow Nightingale, Kiera Hogan, Jordynne Grace, Big Swole, Dimanante, Keyana Bell, Marti Belle, and countless others are changing the game with each wrestling match. In Faces & Heels from NowThis, we look back at one of the most important years of women’s wrestling ever from a 2023 perspective and recount the incredible journey of these women wrestling.

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