New Women's World Champ

Barbi Hayden's year long reign as champ is over.  She was defeated by Santana Garrett at NWA Signature Pro event on the 7th. 

Hayden had a great run, but I like the change over all.  I hope Hayden stays around the NWA, maybe even making a nice rivalry.  Garrett is a higher flyer than Hayden, who was a more powerful wrestler.  The two contrast very nicely.  There was a lot more drama with the post match handshake than when Hayden won it from Kacee Carlisle.

From a business perspective the change is good.  The NWA Women's title is the only real wrestling title out there for women.  Divas and Knockouts don't even sound that flattering.  This title ought to be showcased a bit more; however, a lot of these small NWA territories are lucky to have one woman wrestler, much less a stable of talent.  And that was where Hayden seems to have hit a ceiling. 

Hayden had beaten just about everyone she could.  She was based mostly out of Houston, which has left the NWA.  She was well known in Texas, but seldom appeared in other NWA strongholds like the Tennessee territories.  Garrett's already scheduled for NWA Signature Pro, her apparent home base, and NWA Vendetta, which is on the other side of the country.  The better news for NWA is that she is also booked in Jersey All Pro wrestling, Shimmer, and other places.  It is these sort of events that will help raise the profile of the NWA Women's title.  These are doors that are open to Garrett probably because of her TNA background, and the NWA is wise to take advantage.  Still, I enjoyed Hayden's run, and I hope she does not disappear in the Lonestar wrestling, which is not good.  She should stick with the NWA. 

Take a look at the match.  It is pretty good.