Wrestle Review: AEW Revolution

Cool Down

Sometimes, some performers just don't have any chemistry

AEW World Women's Championship: Nyla Rose (c) vs. Kris Statlander

Just as it seemed AEW is getting a hang of its women's division, they took a step backward with this match. It did no favors for the competitors or the company as a whole that this bout came right after the Tag Team Championship classic. With the winds out of their sails and a non-existent build, the Women's Title match was bound to be a cool down for the crowd. Of course, that in its entirety is a major problem with the way AEW has handled its women's division.

However, the real problem last night was in the rawness and incompatibility of its performers. Though Riho might not have been a physically available or believable Champion, the Joshi star had the skill to spare. Unfortunately for Nyla, to carry a match is beyond her current capabilities as of right now. Similarly, Statlander's graceful display works best with a willing opponent on the other end, one in tune with her quirkiness as Shanna proved a few weeks ago. The fact that she was ill a few days ago, didn't help that matter either.

Here the two's resulting greenness and lack of chemistry crafted a contest best left forgotten. It's unfortunate to say that, but it truly is perhaps time to criticize AEW's enthusiasm in its women's division. There is talent there despite the vast gulf of quality between AEW and WWE.

AEW might do to quickly consider another reboot for the division, perhaps with the veteran styles of Hikaru Shida or the irritatingly heelish Britt Baker. If they don't, the women's division might remain doomed to become the AEW bathroom break and no one wants that for women's wrestling anymore.

Result: A beast bomb puts away Kris Statlander to give Nyla Rose the win as she retains the AEW World Women's Championship!

Rating:

1 and a half stars out of 5, a slight bit of leeway considering Kris was ill