WWE Women’s Division: Growing Frustration Over Creative Direction and Opportunities

One Big Thing

Multiple WWE women’s roster members have expressed serious concerns about creative direction and opportunities, according to a new report from Fightful Select.

Key Details

• Talent are frustrated with limited screen time outside of top stars
• The women’s tag team division lacks consistent focus and direction
• Several wrestlers compared main roster booking unfavorably to NXT’s women’s division
• Redundant use of same talent in both main event and mid-card scenes

The Sonya Deville Situation

A major point of concern emerged from WWE’s handling of Sonya Deville:

• WWE told Deville they wanted to keep her on the roster
• She was released just 4 days later while negotiating a new contract
• This has created uncertainty among other talent about their job security

Why It Matters

This internal frustration comes at a critical time:

• WrestleMania 41 planning is underway
• Several female stars lack clear creative direction
• The division’s progress could stall without addressing these issues

By The Numbers

• WWE currently has over 25 active female performers on main roster
• Average women’s TV match time remains significantly lower than men’s matches
• Only 2-3 women’s storylines typically run concurrently on each brand

What’s Next

Talent have been told “their time will come,” but many remain skeptical given past experiences. The success of NXT’s women’s division shows what’s possible with proper focus and creative investment.

What do you think WWE needs to do to better utilize its talented women’s roster? Share your thoughts in the comments below.