Bleacher Report has spoken to Stephanie McMahon about the history-making match between Natalya and Lacey Evans which will take place at
Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia. This will be the first WWE women's match in the country and WWE's Chief Brand Officer started by saying that both women will be wearing clothing respecting the Saudi culture.
"I haven't seen the designs but I do know there are certain restrictions and we want to be respectful of the culture," she said. "Their costuming will be different than what you would see in a typical WWE show. When you consider the significance of what it means to be able to see women performing and competing in what was traditionally all men, it really does change the way you look at your future. I think this is a huge opportunity for WWE, for the WWE Universe and hopefully it will have a ripple effect around the world."
As for why Natalya and Evans have been chosen for this match rather than the RAW and SmackDown Women's Champions, Stephanie offered a compelling and easy to understand explanation.
"Natalya is somewhat of a legend in the women's division," Stephanie said. "She is the veteran. She has been here for so long, been a part of so many of the changes that have happened. When you consider her legacy and family history, it's pretty remarkable."
"You take Lacey Evans, who is fairly new on the scene but who has not been shy about sharing her perspective on overcoming, especially in her life and the things she's been through. She has a young daughter and she wants to set an example and pave the way not only for her daughter but boys and girls all around the world. That's their personal stories."
"I can't think of better representatives for WWE."
This is definitely a good start for WWE when it comes to making changes in the country and, moving forward, you have to hope that women's matches will become a fixture in these Saudi shows. How do you guys feel about Natalya and Lacey Evans being the ones to make history today?