10 Women AEW Need To Sign

10. Leva Bates

Long-term fans of NXT might not recognise this name, but they should recognise this face.

Leva Bates is best known for her brief period in NXT, where she performed under the rather imaginative name of "Blue Pants".

Original plans had Bates as nothing more than enhancement talent. However, her Blue Pants gimmick got over massively, thanks to her quirky look, endless enthusiasm and plucky spirit. She faced the likes of Nia Jax, Sasha Banks and Carmella in her time in NXT, even scoring a victory over the latter.

She also managed The Vaudevillains during their NXT Tag Team title victory at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn, before being unceremoniously cut from the company in late 2015.

Bates has since made appearances for promotions such as Impact, Shimmer and Full Impact Pro, winning over audiences with her cosplay-inspired ring outfits.

Bates knows how to connect with a crowd, even when she isn't supposed to. If AEW want a loveable babyface who can bring a huge quantity of fun to their women's division, then the Blue Pants certainly fit when it comes to Bates.