WWE's 10 best women's matches of 2018

#3 Meiko Satomura vs. Mercedes Martinez (Mae Young Classic, October 3rd)

War

If you haven't taken the time to watch this match, I suggest you do so, because it was easily the best technical women's match of 2018. That shouldn't have been too surprising in hindsight. Martinez and Satomura are both veterans of decades' standing.

Satomura and Martinez tried to get a feel for each other, though it was painful in the latter's case, because her opponent's strikes were so brutal. Nevertheless, Mercedes Martinez was a fierce competitor, and nearly beat Satomura with her Fisherman Buster finisher. Her failure to do so sent noticeable shocks through her system.

Eventually, Satomura rallied back, hitting her Scorpion Rising axe kick to put Martinez away and advance to the third round of the Mae Young Classic.

It's a shame that the match happened so early in the tournament. It easily felt like it should have been a semifinal.