We'd be kidding ourselves if we didn't admit that the glory days of the early 2000s, when women's wrestling in WWE was at it's pinnacle, was long gone. Superstars such as Lita, Trish Stratus, Ivory, Victoria and Molly Holly were not only easy on the eyes but they could flat out go in the ring. That crop of divas wasn't always must-see TV, but they weren't they guaranteed bathroom break that the ladies of today's roster have become. It's not all their fault, either. Creative has failed to build an intriguing story for anyone in the division in years. Storylines are built around events that take place on Total Divas when all indications are that there's very little crossover audience. So Raw fans who don't watch the reality show have no idea why Nattie and Brie are fighting over a hideous painting, or why Summer Rae and Nattie are feuding. The blurred lines between kayfabe and "reality" of the modern divas is enough to cause headaches. Historically, female wrestlers have served one of three purposes: They've either been tasked with delivering entertaining matches, portraying interesting characters or being eye candy.Today's diva roster falls short in the first area because outside of a few exceptions and mostly due to inexperience, the girls just aren't very good workers. As far as characters go, there's absolutely zero attempt made at providing them with any sort of depth. And when it comes to eye candy, WWE's PG environment has toned down a lot of what stood out about the aforementioned ladies like Trish and Lita. None of these things are the fault of the divas, it's just the state of the company and their standing within it. So that's our list. In a perfect world, all of the talents succeed and their careers continue to grow, but it's probably not likely. Is there anyone we should have had on the list? Let us know in the comments.
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