Expert Poll - Who's the next big star of the WWE Women's division?

Sean Ross Sapp - Fightful

Much like me, Sean Ross Sapp is ready to see Sonya go to the next level.

Sean Ross Sapp is the managing editor at Fightful.com and has previously been a feature and news writer for the likes of WhatCulture, Rant Sports, Cage Passion Sports, and Fansided. Today, he is one of the foremost knowledgeable analysts and trusted insiders in wrestling journalism.

I've had the pleasure of interviewing Sean on multiple occasions and I'm very happy that he decided to take part in this poll. Once again, we have another expert who has high hopes for both Liv Morgan and Sonya Deville, but Sean likes one of them a little more than the other at the moment.

Thoughts on Liv Morgan:

"I was a little surprised when Liv Morgan didn't get the nod over Asuka on RAW a couple of weeks back. She's received rave reviews from her peers that I've spoken to and seemed to be poised for a big return after vignettes and a major angle.

"However, none of that is referenced now and we're left a hard worker facing an uphill battle after she's already been effectively nerfed. Talent shouldn't have to overcome 50/50 (or worse) booking to establish themselves. The goal of a promotion is to promote, and in Liv's case, she might have to get over in spite of the booking she's given. She has the tools to do so."

Thoughts on Sonya Deville:

"Deville told me last year she'd been taking acting classes, and it showed in the outstanding promo she unleashed on former tag team partner Mandy Rose. The development of this storyline, albeit hurt by not having a crowd, has been good for all involved. Five people have gotten over more as a result of Mandy Rose and Otis' relationship, and that's not easy to pull off.

"Sonya has it in the ring, we just haven't had the opportunity to see it outside of short bursts. She doesn't have a televised singles match (besides Worlds Collide, which hardly anyone watched) that has gone six minutes since 2018, but even back then she was having good 8-10 minute matches with Bayley, Charlotte Flair, and Becky Lynch."

Who would Sean push to the top of the main event scene?

"If I had to pick one person on the roster that is ready right now for that launch into the main event, it'd be Sonya. They can reference past wins over Sasha Banks, Naomi, Carmella -- all former Champions in their own rights. WWE shouldn't have to remind you that someone is good, but they and Sonya did it in the last couple of weeks. Now, they need to do it more and stick with it."