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10. Leaving Nothing In The Tank

Though not without its flubs and miscommunications, the women's four-way between Tessa Blanchard, Madison Rayne, Chelsea Green, and Britt Baker was a triumph, with Chicago rising to their feet for an arena-wide standing ovation midway through.

All four were fired-up, hungry, and ready to impress, and they used their 13-minute runtime well, racing from spot to spot at a breathless pace. They were rewarded with tremendous noise from the capacity crowd. Everything they did had the building buzzing, and while the finish didn't quite come off as planned, their collective work ethic, pacing, and layout all hit the mark.

Each participant deserves immense credit. Rayne, the most experienced of the group, was vital in holding things together. The explosive Baker showed great promise. Chelsea Green, meanwhile, impressed with strong character work and sharp offence, but it was the victorious Blanchard who came off as the biggest star.

Oozing confidence from the moment she walked out with her father, Tully, and Magnum TA, Tessa looked like a million dollars, and had the crowd popping with her imposing power game. She's a gem of a performer, and someone well-positioned to become one of her generation's most important women's wrestlers.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.