Lita and Trish Stratus are famous for being the first women to main event an episode of RAW, but it appears not everyone in WWE was happy to see them succeed.
WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross took to Twitter and revealed that some in WWE at the time were concerned that a women’s match would not draw as much attention as a men’s match. However, Ross disagreed and argued that Trish and Lita had proven themselves as two of the top performers in the company and deserved the opportunity to showcase their skills in the main event.
The decision to have a women’s match as the main event of Monday Night Raw was a significant moment in the history of WWE and women’s wrestling as a whole. It challenged traditional gender roles in the industry and paved the way for more opportunities for female wrestlers to showcase their skills and talent in high-profile matches.
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