(8) ALEXA BLISS (w/Mickie James) vs. NIA JAX – WWE Raw Women’s Title match
Jax took it to Micke at ringside. She beat up Alexa early. Alexa took over and worked over Jax’s legs. When Jax made a comeback and charged at Bliss, Bliss moved and Jax crashed shoulder-first into the ringpost and then fell to the floor. Bliss pretended she was so sorry as she set up an inverted DDT, then viciously slammed her down for a near fall. Jax hear enough and yelled for her to “shut the hell up!” Then she tossed her around some more and splashed her in the corner. Cole said the Challenger was on a different level now.
Jax flung Bliss over her back by her legs so the back of her head hit the top turnbuckle. Jax dragged Bliss back into the ring but she pulled the ring apron up with her. The ref went to fix it and then Bliss raked her eyes. Bliss kicked her and then gave her a flapjack slam. Jax gave Bliss a second rope Samoan drop for the clean win.
Jax sobbed in appreciation of the moment. She held up the title. Coach said this is a win for anyone who has ever been bullied or called a rotten name or ever not felt good about themselves or been body shamed. Jax hugged family at ringside. Bliss sat up and cried.
WINNER: Jax in 10:00 to capture the Raw Women’s Championship.
This felt like a breather for the most part for the audience. It was a good effort from those involved.
