You could make a thousand guesses on the type of General Manager that AJ Lee will be – and you still might be wrong on every single one. The H.D.I.C. – or Head Diva in Charge – has kept both WWE performers and members of the WWE Universe constantly on their toes, wondering what she'll do or say next.

The 1,000th episode of Raw was no exception, as AJ stranded Daniel Bryan at the altar and instead said "YES!" to Mr. McMahon's proposal to become the permanent Raw General Manager. Is she as unstable as some believe? Or did each of her unconventional moves over the past couple of months have a distinct purpose, ultimately guiding her ascent up WWE's ranks?

As AJ takes the helm of the red brand, WWE.com takes a closer look at her predecessors – four female authority figures who made their mark on sports-entertainment with their bold attitudes, savvy decision-making and outside-the-box methods. ( WATCH PLAYLIST)

Stephanie McMahon – SmackDown General Manager (July 2002 - Oct. 2003); Raw General Manager (Nov. 2008 - April 2009)

After returning to the WWE, Stephanie McMahon is officially named as the new General Manager of SmackDown.

Stephanie McMahon was an unrelenting fighter from the moment she took the reins of SmackDown on July 18, 2002. The first female General Manager in WWE history quickly turned boos to cheers when she made it piercingly clear to the WWE Universe that she would represent the blue brand with pride and an intense competitive fire. Rather than let Raw GM Eric Bischoff barge in and poach SmackDown's Superstars, she tossed Bischoff out of the building in her first official act as General Manager.

Stephanie continued to clash with Bischoff throughout her eventful year-plus tenure, but it was the changes she instituted that cemented her status as a game-changer. By bringing back the United States Championship and creating the WWE Tag Team Championship, Stephanie attracted more attention to SmackDown and breathed new life into WWE as a whole. She maintained her signature fervor during a stint as Raw GM years later, butting heads with Chris Jericho repeatedly before firing him outright ( WATCH).

Vickie Guerrero – SmackDown General Manager (Sept. 2007 - April 2009); Raw General Manager (April 2009 - June 2009)

SmackDown GM Vickie Guerrero uses her authority to strip The Undertaker of the World Heavyweight Title.

Most General Managers would quiver in fear at the prospect of feeling The Undertaker's wrath – but not Vickie Guerrero. ( PLAYLIST: VICKIE'S POWER PLAYS)

Despite sustaining a vicious Tombstone piledriver at the hands of The Phenom two months into her tenure, Vickie maintained an ironclad grip over SmackDown as General Manager, even while relegated to a wheelchair. With her then-boyfriend Edge by her side, The Cougar showed the entire WWE locker room that her temperament was more ferocious than the high-pitched shrill of her scream. The Deadman was later banned from using Hell's Gate and stripped of his World Heavyweight Title on SmackDown – a stinging example of how Vickie always managed to get what she wanted.

Equal parts devious and cunning, Vickie consistently kept the SmackDown roster in check with various questionable – but very effective – tactics. Superstars on her good side benefited handsomely and those who crossed The Queen Diva paid dearly for it. Eventually, her prowess catapulted her to the position of Raw General Manager for a stretch as well.

Eve – Executive Administrator (April 2012 - June 2012)

Executive Administrator Eve fires The Bella Twins after their Triple Threat Divas Title Match.

Eve only had a couple of months to flex her managerial muscle, but she made a big impact with her steely resolve and unyielding commitment to "People Power." The two-time Divas Champion relished her Executive Administrator role as part of Raw and SmackDown General Manager John Laurinaitis' staff, aggressively taking WWE Superstars and Divas to task for challenging authority or insulting her boss.

Making the tough decisions – like firing The Bella Twins or dressing down Big Show in front of the WWE Universe – seemed to come naturally to the woman determined to stand out, as she once put it, "in a man's world." Rather than be intimidated by power, Eve thrived as an executive by embracing it.

Tiffany – ECW General Manager (June 2009 - Feb. 2010)

Tiffany may have seemed spunky and fun-loving when she made her way to the ring as a performer. But as a General Manager, she was a no-nonsense businesswoman who didn't get pushed over by the hardcore competitors in ECW. After first serving as the Interim General Manager when Theodore Long returned to manage SmackDown, Tiffany impressed the Board of Directors and was soon named the permanent GM.

The ECW Title picture remained fresh thanks to the Diva's creative thinking, such as the "ECW Homecoming" concept, which allowed several past ECW stars to compete against present ECW stars for an ECW Championship opportunity ( WATCH). And she didn't let overbearing Superstars undermine her authority, as evidenced by the time she flat-out rejected Chris Jericho from scouting ECW talent to be part of Team SmackDown at Bragging Rights.

There's plenty to learn from sports-entertainment's past women in charge, but AJ may just keep marching to the beat of her own drum. Whether she chooses to follow in their footsteps or take her own unique (and eccentric) approach to managerial matters, the unpredictable Diva will surely keep Raw exciting.