How To Fix The WWE's 'Divas Revolution'

With Ronda Rousey armbaring her way to becoming the biggest female sporting superstar on the planet, and the women of NXT producing work that’s been putting the company’s top male performers to shame, 2015 has indeed been all about girl power.

Like the UFC, the WWE have seen dollar signs in improving the promotion of their female talent, but attempts to push these women on a larger platform have fallen flat. The ‘Divas Revolution’ as the WWE is calling it has failed to capitalise on the momentum generated by the same performers who regularly stole the show down in developmental. How can the WWE fix what should have been one of 2015’s biggest, and most lucrative initiatives?

WWE The Beast in the East Recap & Review

Airing exclusively on their fledgling Network, the WWE’s latest trip to Japan saw the in-ring return of box office sensation Brock Lesnar and a highly anticipated NXT title battle. Essentially a televised house event, did the Ryōgoku Kokugikan-hosted show succeed in delivering an entertaining experience, not only for the attending Japanese fans...but also viewers braving the unusual air time?