Bianca Belair Shatters WWE’s Equality Myth, Exposing the Harsh Truth

Bianca Belair has established herself as one of WWE’s biggest superstars. She is a former Royal Rumble winner, a multi-time champion, and a history-maker at WrestleMania. From the moment she stepped into the WWE spotlight, Belair proved she had everything it took to be the face of the company—her in-ring skill, charisma, star power, and undeniable presence set her apart.

Yet, despite all her success, she finds herself speaking on the same issue that female wrestlers have been battling for decades—the lack of consistent opportunities for women in WWE. Her stance is simple: women don’t need to do more. They’ve done enough. The only thing missing is the opportunities that continue to be handed to male wrestlers far more frequently.

Bianca Belair’s Meteoric Rise in WWE

Unlike many wrestlers who built their careers on the independent circuit, Belair’s journey to WWE was different. She was a world-class track and field athlete before stepping into the squared circle, bringing an unmatched level of athleticism to the sport. Her natural talent was evident from the start, and when WWE signed her, it didn’t take long for her to become a standout performer in NXT. She dominated the developmental brand before making her way to the main roster, where her rise was even more explosive.

She won the 2021 Women’s Royal Rumble, outlasting 29 other competitors. She headlined WrestleMania 37 against Sasha Banks, making history as part of the first-ever Black women’s main event. She became a multi-time WWE Women’s Champion, consistently proving her worth in high-profile matches.

From the outside looking in, it might seem like WWE has done everything right with Bianca Belair. But when you zoom out and analyze the overall treatment of women’s wrestling, the cracks become painfully obvious.

The Double Standard in WWE’s Booking

There’s a long-running excuse that WWE’s women’s division doesn’t generate as much revenue or attention as the men’s. But that argument crumbles when you actually look at the facts. Every time women have been given the right opportunities, they’ve delivered. Yet, they’re still treated as an afterthought in many cases.

WWE’s weekly programming runs hours long, but the women’s division is often given a small fraction of that time. RAW is three hours long, but some weeks, women’s segments barely get 15 minutes. SmackDown, a two-hour show, often features just one women’s match per episode. Pay-per-views consistently feature more men’s matches, while women’s feuds are often rushed or underdeveloped. If WWE was truly invested in women’s wrestling, this imbalance wouldn’t exist.

How many times have we seen a promising women’s feud get abandoned halfway through? One month, a superstar is being pushed as the next big thing—then suddenly, they disappear from TV. Rivalries are thrown together with little buildup, while male superstars get months of carefully crafted storytelling. Tag teams are formed and broken up without explanation, while the women’s tag division is treated like an afterthought. When women are given consistent booking, they thrive. But when they’re thrown together for rushed, last-minute feuds, it’s WWE that’s failing—not the talent.

There’s no denying that WWE has its favorites. While stars like Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, and Rhea Ripley are rightfully given major opportunities, others are left waiting for their chance. Shayna Baszler was built as a dominant force in NXT but was never booked as a true threat on the main roster. Tegan Nox and Candice LeRae have barely had a chance to showcase their abilities. Natalya, a veteran of the division, is often used to put others over instead of getting her own meaningful storylines. This isn’t about “not having enough time” for everyone. It’s about WWE making the choice to prioritize certain stars while leaving others in the background.

Women Have Already Proven Their Worth

WWE has a history of using the excuse that women’s wrestling needs to “prove itself.” But at this point, that argument is completely invalid.

When Becky Lynch, Ronda Rousey, and Charlotte Flair main-evented WrestleMania 35, it proved that women’s wrestling could be just as big as the men’s. The match had massive mainstream coverage. Becky Lynch’s rise to superstardom was fueled by fan demand. Merchandise sales for top women’s superstars skyrocketed. If WWE can trust women to headline the biggest event of the year, why can’t they trust them to carry weekly programming?

Whenever WWE gives the women’s division time and proper storytelling, the results speak for themselves. Bayley vs. Sasha Banks at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn is still considered one of the best WWE matches ever. The first-ever Women’s Royal Rumble was a massive success. The 2021 WrestleMania match between Bianca Belair and Sasha Banks was widely praised as the best match of the event. Every time women are given an opportunity, they exceed expectations. So why are they still being treated like second-class superstars?

Bianca Belair’s Message to WWE: Give Us the Opportunities We Deserve

Belair isn’t just speaking up for herself—she’s advocating for the entire women’s division. She understands that women shouldn’t have to “earn” equal opportunities when they’ve already proven their value. Booking inconsistency is holding the division back, not the talent. If WWE truly wants to grow women’s wrestling, they need to make structural changes—not just occasional token gestures. She isn’t asking for special treatment. She’s demanding fairness.

What Needs to Change?

If WWE is serious about treating women’s wrestling equally, there are clear changes they must make.

First, women need equal screen time. They should be given the same amount of TV time as the men so they can build feuds and develop their characters properly.

Long-term storytelling must also be prioritized. WWE needs to stop dropping women’s storylines halfway through and invest in them the same way they do for men’s feuds.

A stronger tag division is necessary, as the women’s tag division is treated as an afterthought. Instead of randomly pairing wrestlers together, WWE should create real, meaningful feuds that allow the division to thrive.

More pay-per-view matches for women should be a standard, not an exception. Every major event should feature at least two or three women’s matches instead of limiting them to just championship bouts.

Additionally, WWE must stop recycling the same matches over and over. There’s more to women’s wrestling than the same four or five superstars. Others deserve a chance to shine.

The Fans Are Ready—Is WWE?

At this point, the question isn’t whether women’s wrestling can succeed. It already has. The question is whether WWE is willing to stop making excuses and actually commit to meaningful change. Bianca Belair has made it clear: Women don’t need to do anything more. They’ve already done enough. It’s WWE that needs to step up. The fans want it. The talent is ready. The only thing left is for WWE to finally listen.