20 Best Women's Wrestlers In The World Today
11. Mayu Iwatani
A few months ago, it was widely assumed that Mayu Iwatani would join Kairi Sane and Io Shirai in signing for WWE, leaving Stardom, their home promotion, a gutted mess. Instead, Sane was the only one of the company’s top three stars to jump ship to the 'E, with Shirai returning to Stardom having previously announced her departure, and Iwatani taking her place at the top of the pile.
Mayu took Io’s World Of Stardom Title in what was thought to be Shirai’s last match for the company in June, and has since defended it against the likes of Viper (Piper Niven) and Yoko Bito. She has become her company’s top babyface, and now looks set for a long, prosperous run at the top of the pile.
An outstanding underdog, Iwatani is world-class seller capable of making even rudimentary moves and holds look deadly. She always makes her opponents look excellent, but works with great speed and intensity herself, proving she’s no one trick pony. The only thing she’s lacking is her peers’ name value, but this should come with time, and WWE may eventually renew their interest in her.