What should have been a dream match for most WWE fans became a nightmare in the Divas Divison.There are very few divas in the WWE that can actually be classified as real wrestlers – Mickie James, being one of them, is undoubtedly one of the best female wrestlers of her time – capturing the Women’s Title 4-times and becoming the second Diva to capture both the Women’s and Divas’ Titles.
Over in TNA, Gail Kim, a former WWE Women’s Champion, was dominating the Knock Out Division and became the inaugural TNA Knock Out Champion.
It was always a question lingering in our minds – Who would win if these two would ever get into the ring?
When the internet news spread of Gail Kim signing a contract with the WWE, it seemed like a real possibility. But she finally returned to the WWE, she was signed to the Smackdown Brand, while Mickie James was on RAW.
Luckily, The Donald Trump Trade changed the playing field and brought Gail Kim to Monday Nights.
Last week, Gail Kim finally got her chance to contend for the Divas’ Title after pinning Rosa Mendes in a Fatal Four-way. (Other Competitors: Beth Phoenix and Kelly Kelly)
Unlike the overkill of matches between John Cena and Triple H – these two titans are technically sound in the ring and take the craft of wrestling seriously. This title match, issued by RAW’s guest host Freddy Prince Jr., promised to be a real treat to anyone who still bothers to follow women’s wrestling.
The match started off great – with double leg drops and double crossbodies – Mickie James and Gail Kim seemed evenly matched.It would take a slight mistake in order to capitalize on the match. However, that mistake was more of a botch when Gail Kim went for a top rope cross body and fell on her face.
Mickie went to end the match with her standing tornado DDT – The Mick DDT – but Gail “countered.” Actually, Gail could not follow through with the rest of the match as the bump left her dazed and confused.
In wrestling, a finisher takes as much effort from the opponent as it does on the attacker to execute a move.
Mick, devastated by the failed DDT, attempted to salvage the match with her other finisher, the Mick Kick.
Yet, Gail Kim failed to react to the kick – and Mick’s finisher was botched again thanks to Gail Kim, who was unresponsive for the rest of the match.
Mick finally went for a simple forearm to knock Gail Kim down and stood over her in disappointment before going for the cover.
When the bell rung, you could see the frustrated look in Mickie’s eyes as her first title defense turned disaster.
It’s hard to sell Women’s wrestling in to a predominately male dominated industry – but to botch up the match - further proving that wrestling is indeed fake - was not something Mickie wanted to portray as the Divas Champion.
A lot of pressure rests on the shoulders of the WWE title holders because they have to sell the fact that they are champions for the simple fact that they are the best that the industry has to offer.It was a shame that this match was the worst card of the night.
Hopefully these two will have a rematch because: the night Gail Kim and Mickie James enter the squared circle in a title match should not be the night when they couldn’t put on a hell of a match.
Mickie James worked hard to become the Divas Champion and Gail Kim busted herself in that title match – WWE GIVE THEM ANOTHER CHANCE!
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