10 Surprising Hidden Meanings Behind Famous Wrestling Attires

5. Beat The Boss

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Sasha Banks and Bayley transformed growing perceptions of women's wrestling in 2015 when their semi-main event match at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn surpassed even lofty expectations.

It was inarguably the best women's match in company history, and rightfully took its place for overall match of the year in a period chock-full of instant classics. It would come to act as a representation of their rivalry, future friendship, and the WWE's changing attitude to women's wrestling in general.

The two were credited with adding numerous minute details to the clash to ramp up the drama in between a host of outstanding moves, and much in their original battle would play a part in their future endeavours.

Following their rematch as the main event of October's TakeOver: Respect, Sasha revealed that her chosen colour scheme for the contest matched exactly with what she wore in her first match, and the gear that marked the arrival of her 'Boss' persona in 2013.

With such care and attention paid to tiny factors such as these, it's unsurprising their matches turned out so well. And it wouldn't be the last time they were what they wore.

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