The people most responsible for WWE's women's revolution

#7 Asuka

Asuka's record-breaking reign put everyone around the world on notice

Though she came after the most glorious days of the horsewomen, Asuka was tasked with carrying the NXT women's division in the aftermath of their mighty wake, and she did an excellent job, which mattered in more ways than one.

Asuka was the first major international free agent signing in the new era. Though one of the top women's wrestlers in Japan, some observers at the time wondered whether she would succeed in WWE's environment. She would go on to become immensely popular, break Goldberg's record undefeated streak, reign for over 500 days as NXT Women's Champion, and come on to the main roster with a ton of fanfare, winning the first women's Royal Rumble match in January.

Asuka's success put international talent on notice that they, too, could succeed in WWE, paving the way for the Mae Young Classic and other high profile international signings. Kairi Sane and Io Shirai's entry into WWE certainly came as a result of her success, but another top international talent from around the world, like Toni Storm, were watching, too. She can justifiably claim to have put the "world" in World Wrestling Entertainment's women's revolution.