10 Fascinating Facts About WWE In 2016
7. First Women’s ‘Mania Match To Exceed 10 Minutes
This is pretty mind-blowing looking back.
Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks vs. Charlotte Flair was the first women’s match in WrestleMania history to pass the 10 minute mark. The trio went 16:03 and had a stirring battle for the "new" Women's Title. The Divas belt was yesterday's news, and WWE was determined to get progressive with the division. It was about time.
Mickie James vs. Trish Stratus a decade prior had been the longest female bout in the event's rich history before 'Mania 32. That went approx nine minutes at 22, and is best-known for Mickie making a gesture that landed her in hot water backstage.
Technically, a 10-woman tag on the 32 pre-show breached the 10 minute mark first (it went 11:25), but that wasn’t on the main card so doesn't count here. Though the WWE's female revolution started in 2015 per the branding, things didn't really get going until the following year.