It's been another jam-packed year of exciting WWE action, full of historic moments and unforgettable achievements.

This year was a game changer for women's wrestling, which has rapidly become just as popular as the men's side of the sport.

As the curtain falls on an exhilarating 2021, GiveMeSport Women looks back at five of the most iconic moments featuring WWE's female superstars.

5. Rhea Ripley wins first title

Rhea Ripley burst onto the scene after making waves on NXT, where she became the first ever UK Women's Champion. Despite only making her main roster debut in March, she has quickly established herself as a fan favourite on Monday Night Raw.

The Nightmare made an instant impact when she challenged former red brand champion Asuka to a title challenge.

On night two of WrestleMania 37, less than a month after her debut, Ripley defeated The Empress of Tomorrow to clinch the Raw Women's Championship and become the first ever female Australian champion in WWE history.