A la TIME’s Person of the Year list, Diva Dirt has compiled a countdown of the women we feel have best embodied the zeitgeist of the year in women’s wrestling. To compile this list, the Diva Dirt team have tracked the headlines here at Diva Dirt over the past 12 months, followed the lively fan debate on social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook, considered the impact that the women have made within the industry, and taken into account personal achievements as well. More information on the Women of the Year list here.
JENNY SJODIN
The Pure Athlete
She may not be the most well known woman in wrestling, or the most charismatic character in wrestling, but in terms of the sport of wrestling, Jenny Sjödin may just be one of the most impressive females in the world.
Jenny Sjödin is an incredibly talented, dedicated and disciplined athlete who has risen through the ranks of Europe’s Pro-Wrestling: EVE promotion, from opening the show to becoming the main event.
Jenny is perhaps the purest athlete in popular women’s wrestling today. She takes the craft incredibly serious, and also trains in MMA, as well as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In the wrestling ring, her technicality shines as she utilizes a complicated arsenal of maneuvers including submission holds and grappling techniques.
Earlier this year, she became the Pro-Wrestling: EVE Champion by defeating Britani Knight and is now the face of the company. In October, Jenny had not one, but two stellar matches during the EVE vs Ice Ribbon events in England, facing veteran Japanese star Emi Sakura, and also successfully defending her title against April Davids.
Not only does she take part in professional wrestling, but the Swedish star won earned medals in MMA competitions and wrestled around Europe, earning acclaim.
Jenny Sjödin is truly a positive example for the sport of female wrestling, and in some ways, doesn’t get the credit she deserves. Hopefully 2012 will see Jenny Sjodin’s name that much more prominent around the world.
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– The Women of the Year 2011: The Bella Twins (#18)
