Empowerrrment

On the same weekend that the National Wrestling Alliance celebrated its 73 r d anniversary, Mickie James assembled a crew of talented wrestlers, producers, and officials with one shared goal: proving that women’s wrestling deserves the spotlight.

UNDER THE WATCHFUL eye of a 22-year wrestling veteran, the National Wrestling Alliance recently produced its very first all-women’s pay-per-view to wide acclaim. However, the road to get there wasn’t easy.

For decades, women have feverishly fought to break through glass ceilings, forbidden doors, and the norms of a male-dominated wrestling business. Women’s wrestling was considered an afterthought, or, at best, a novelty act. “It overall was not taken seriously, and the women were portrayed differently then,” said Mickie James. “They were portrayed as just,