The Powerhouse is a professional wrestling stable in the WWE, competing on the SmackDown brand and comprises on Taya Valkyrie, Cheerleader Melissa, Taryn Terrell and Raquel González. The group formed on the February 8, 2016 episode of Raw and began feuding with The Four Horsewomen and had multiple attempts to win the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship including at WrestleMania 32 before eventually winning the titles at Payback. The group eventually began its decline upon Terrell's retirement in mid August 2017 before Melissa turned heel attacking Valkyrie on SmackDown in early September 2017. The group reformed in February 2018.
Members[]
Name | Tenure | Notes |
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Cheerleader Melissa | February 8, 2016 – September 12, 2017 February 8, 2018 – present |
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Taya Valkyrie | February 8, 2016 – September 12, 2017 February 6, 2018 – present |
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Taryn Terrell | February 8, 2016 – September 12, 2017 February 6, 2018 – present |
Terrell originally retired from wrestling in 2017 but returned to active competition in 2021. |
Raquel González | October 21, 2022 – present |
Timeline[]

Championships and Accomplishments[]
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- PWI ranked Valkyrie No. 4 of the best 50 female singles wrestlers in the PWI Female 50 in 2016.
- PWI ranked Melissa No. 7 of the best 50 female singles wrestlers in the PWI Female 50 in 2016.
- PWI ranked Terrell No. 15 of the best 50 female singles wrestlers in the PWI Female 50 in 2016.
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- 5 Star Match (2016) Melissa vs. Ana Sanchez on May 22
- WWE
- WWE Global Championship (2 times) – Melissa (1), Valkyrie (1; inaugural)
- WWE Divas Championship (1 time; final) – Valkyrie
- WWE Women's Tag Team Championship (1 time)
- WWE Women's Hardcore Championship (17 times) – Valkyrie (9), Melissa (4), Terrell (4)
- Money in the Bank (2016 – Global Championship) – Melissa
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