Asuka vs. Mickie James
The NXT Women’s Championship has excellent buzz around it, thanks to the return of Mickie James. When we first heard this announcement, I wondered what the point was. It became clear to me that NXT does not have any women ready for a championship match against Asuka on a big stage. Also, how great would it be for Asuka to continue her “heel” run and dominance by beating a legend in this business. It is not like James has been away from the ring for such a long time. So, it made sense on more than one level. I do think this match has the makings to be great, albeit with little to no storyline. It is not about the build, but the execution. We know how good these two women can be in the ring and I am confident we will be able to get a 15-20 minute match with plenty of drama.
I wonder if Mickie James will be back for good in WWE or NXT. I do think that she could be a big help in developing depth in the women’s division, no matter where she goes. When you think of what the Women’s Revolution really is, you begin to think of her, Lita and Trish Stratus. These three women really brought wrestling into the ring when other women were used specifically for their looks.
