On the Nov. 20 episode of Raw, there was a lot to enjoy for women’s wrestling fans.
First, we had a match that had Nia Jax taking on Raquel Rodriguez. Two of the most dominating women on the red brand had a solid match which had the crowd’s attention. Jax controlled the first half of the match and focused on earing down her challenger. Rodriquez would eventually get control of the match and spent several times trying to lift up Jax but her back wasn’t strong enough (?) *gasp*
The final moments of the match had Jax going up top to land the anialator but Rodriguez attempted to powerbomb her but Jax held onto the ropes. Rodriguez’s back gave out once again which allowed Jax to hit her finisher and get the win. You can see what both women had to say post match in the clips below.
Next we had Xia Li taking on Becky Lynch. Lynch continues to help other women on the roster as she gave Li arguably her best match of her WWE career. NXT Women’s Champion Lyra Valkyria was seated in the front row as she will be defending the gold against Li this week on NXT.
Highlights of the match include Li having countered out of a lot that Lynch’s offense that was thrown at her. This includes an arm bar, avoiding the disarmher, and even the manhandle slam. The end of the match had the two women slugging it out before Li went for her roundhouse kick to put Lynch down. Lynch ducked out of the way of the kick and landed the ManHandle Slam to pick up the victory.
Post match, Lynch was celebrating her win when Damage CTRL came down from the crowd. As they reached the barricade, Charlotte Flair, Shotzi, and Bianca Belair came from behind for the attack. The women, including Becky, started to brawl around ringside as security attempted to pull them apart. The crowd continued to chant, “let them fight.”
Next we have the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Chelsea Green and Piper Niven backstage arguing with Adam Pearce. They mention they want their own dressing room because champions should not have to get ready with everyone else. Four teams emerge wanting a shot at the titles and as a result, Pearce books a number one contender match. The teams in the match included Tegan Nox/Natalya, Kayden Carter/Katana Chance, Indi Hartwell/Candice LeRae, and Ivy Nile/Maxxine Dupri.
The match, just as the previous two of the night, was given plenty of time. The final moments had Nox get the pin on Dupri after an impressive showing from Dupri.
Nox and Natalya will challenge Green and Niven for the gold next Monday.
Lastly, ahead of their match at Survivor Series, the Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley and Zoey Stark have some final words. Stark and Shayna Baszler were hanging out in the Judgment Day clubhouse much to the dislike of Ripley. Baszler didn’t have much to say and left but Stark continues to say that Ripley is overlooking her. She also complimented her on the clubhouse and paid particular notice of the title belt.
