RAW Women’s Title Match: Nia Jax vs. Ronda Rousey

We go to the ring and out first comes Nia Jax with Tamina Snuka. RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey is out next. We get formal ring introductions of both opponents.

The bell rings and they lock up. Jax powers up and tosses Rousey back into the corner by her neck. Rousey with some jabs and a smile. Rousey bounces around and ducks a charge. Jax catches Rousey and sends her into the corner. Rousey comes out with kicks. Rousey brings Jax down with a knee but Jax catches her. Jax threatens Rousey with the right hand but Rousey rolls her into an arm submission. Rousey turns that but Jax powers up with a sitdown powerbomb for a 2 count.

Jax launches Rousey across the ring and splashes her in the corner. Jax sends Rousey back to the mat and drops an elbow for a quick 1 count. Jax slaps Rousey around and takes her time. Jax sends Rousey into the corner now, hitting her shoulder on the ring post. Fans boo as Jax stands tall. Jax charges in the corner and sends the shoulder into the ring post. Jax keeps control and goes for the leg drop but Rousey moves out of the way. Rousey jumps up and tries to bring Jax down with a submission but Jax overpowers. Rousey counters and jumps on Jax’s back with a Sleeper attempt. They tangle to the mat and end up going to the floor as Jax launches Rousey into the barrier to finally get some separation. Snuka applauds Jax.

Jax brings Rousey back into the ring and covers for a 2 count. Jax keeps Rousey grounded in the middle of the ring now. Rousey fights up but Jax stops her with a kick. Rousey counters a powerbomb attempt and sends Jax across the ring. Jax goes shoulder-first into the corner and falls out to the floor. Rousey goes to the top and nails a crossbody on the floor.

Rousey brings it back into the ring for a 2 count. Rousey bounces around and looks to put Jax away. Rousey ends up connecting with a big step-up right hand for a close 2 count. Rousey goes back up for another crossbody but Jax rolls through and powers up with a big Samoan Drop. Rousey still kicks out at 2, just in time. Jax can’t believe it.

Jax keeps control and sends Rousey into the corner for a splash. Jax scoops Rousey on her shoulders, taking her to the second rope for a super Samoan Drop. Rousey with elbows to the face while she’s up high. Rousey slides out and goes for the powerbomb from the second rope. She hits it but Jax still kicks out at 2. Rousey goes over and tries for the armbar but Jax resists. Snuka gets on the apron and Rousey reaches but Jax attacks from behind. Jax misses her big right hand. Rousey climbs Jax’s body and brings her down into the armbar. Jax continues to resist the hold. Rousey turns to Snuka to taunt her while tightening the armbar on Jax. Rousey kisses Jax’s fist and drops into the armbar causing Jax taps out.

We go to the ring and out comes Alexa Bliss, then Nia Jax and Tamina Snuka.

Jax takes shots at Ronda Rousey to start the segment. Jax goes on and looks at her right hand and talks about how she put SmackDown Women’s Champion Becky Lynch down with it. She says she will do the same thing with Rousey on Sunday at TLC but she won’t stop with just one punch. Jax goes on about how she’s a strategist and how she will still defeat Rousey on Sunday if she blocks the punch. Jax screams out that the Women’s Championship is her. The music interrupts and out comes Rousey.

Rousey says she didn’t come out here to hit her poses and talk about fighting. She came to fight. Rousey rushes the ring as Jax and Snuka retreat to the floor. They regroup and hit the apron to stare Rousey down. Ember Moon’s music hits next and she runs down to join Rousey in the ring. Jax and Snuka go back to the floor.

Ember Moon w/ Ronda Rousey vs Tamina Snuka w/ Nia Jax

Back from the break and the match is underway. Ember Moon counters and dropkicks Tamina Snuka into the bottom rope. Jax pulls Snuka to safety. Moon faces off at ringside with Jax and Ronda Rousey comes over to stand with her. Jax backs down from Rousey. They come back in and Ember rolls Snuka up for a 2 count. Snuka comes back with a big kick, sending Moon back out to the floor.

Moon makes it back in at the 5 count but Snuka goes right to work on her as Jax cheers her on from ringside. More back and forth in the ring now. Moon unloads with kicks, taking Snuka down with a sweep to one knee. Moon drops Snuka on her face and covers for a 2 count.

Snuka comes back with a powerslam for a 2 count. Rousey cheers Moon on. Moon counters and drops Snuka with knees to the face. Moon goes to the top but Jax gets on the apron. Rousey pulls her off and sends her over the barrier. Moon goes back up and hits The Eclipse on Snuka for the pin to win.

After the match, Rousey hits the ring to raise Moon’s arm as the music hits. Jax and Snuka look on from ringside.

Nia Jax and Tamina Snuka vs Ronda Rousey and Ember Moon

Ronda Rousey is out first to kick things off. Natalya is out next. Nia Jax is out first for her team. Tamina Snuka is out next and they head to the ring together while Jax’s music continues.

The bell rings but out comes The Riott Squad’s Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan with a table. This distracts everyone, allowing Jax and Snuka to strike. They end up pulling Rousey out of the ring and double teaming her, destroying her and sending her into the steel ring steps. Natalya tries to fight off The Riott Squad but they triple team her on the other side of the ring. They set the table up on the floor and bring Natalya in to slam her from the apron but Rousey slides into the ring and comes to make the save. Jax and Snuka stop Rousey and attack her.

Jax drops a leg on Rousey while The Riott Squad laughs. The Riott Squad puts Natalya through the table with a superplex from the apron. Natalya is rolling around in pain on what’s left of the table as Rousey slowly gets to her feet. The heels back up the ramp laughing as Rousey and referees check on Natalya at ringside. We go to commercial

Backstage segment

We also see what happened to Ronda Rousey and Natalya earlier tonight. Charly is backstage with Tamina Snuka and Nia Jax, revealing that Ember Moon will be Natalya’s replacement in tonight’s main event. They pick on Charly some and Jax says she’s going to rearrange Ember’s face like she did with Becky Lynch. Then they’re going to isolate Rousey as Jax continues her path to get back what is hers – the RAW Women’s Championship.

Nia Jax and Tamina Snuka vs Ronda Rousey and Ember Moon

We go to the ring and out comes Nia Jax and Tamina Snuka for tonight’s main event. Ronda Rousey is out first for her team. Rousey hits the ring, staring her opponents down as they exit. Rousey turns to wait for her partner Ember Moon as the music hits. Jax and Snuka enter the ring to beat her down from behind.

Moon rushes the ring and flies at Jax with double knees. Moon leaps out and takes Snuka down now. Rousey runs the apron and jumps down to the floor at Jax, taking her back down.

Back from the break and the match is underway. Jax tosses Moon and talks some taunts Rousey. Snuka tags in and decks Moon, then rocks her with a right hand. Moon counters coming out of a move. Rousey tags in. Rousey nails Snuka and knees her as Moon tags back in. Moon drops Snuka on her face and covers for a 2 count. Moon flips into the corner with the big right hand to Snuka. Jax comes in and distracts Moon and the referee. Moon turns around to a big kick from Snuka for a close 2 count.

Snuka knocks Moon into the corner and works her over. Jax tags back in and hits Moon in the gut while Snuka holds her. Jax drops Moon with a headbutt, then mocks Rousey. Jax and Snuka keep control until Moon counters and sends Jax to the mat. Jax ends up knocking Rousey off the mat with a cheap shot. Ronda comes back up but Jax and Snuka double team Moon, taking her back to their corner. Snuka slams Moon in the corner and keeps the attack going. Snuka accidentally knocks Jax off the apron to the floor. Moon goes for a tag but Snuka runs over. Moon with an enziguri. Rousey finally gets the hot tag.

Rousey rushes in and unloads with clotheslines to Snuka. Rousey with knees and more strikes. Rousey orders Snuka to tag Jax in. Jax tells Rousey to come get her if she wants her. Jax comes in and taunts Rousey then immediately tags Snuka back in. Fans boo Jax. Rousey yanks Jax into the ring. Snuka is legal and she comes i but Rousey hits her with body shots into the corner. Rousey with a flying elbow. Rousey with another big takedown for a close 2 count as Jax makes the save. Moon comes in and they take Jax down with strikes. Snuka rolls Rousey up from behind for a close 2 count. Moon ends up hitting The Eclipse on Snuka. Rousey grabs Snuka’s arm and drops her into the armbar. Jax looks on from the floor as Snuka taps out for the finish.

After the match, Rousey and Moon stand tall as Rousey’s music hits. We go to replays. Jax backs up the ramp as Rousey stares her down from the ring, holding the title over her shoulder. RAW goes off the air.

Nia Jax spoke with Refinery29 about the importance of body positivity in wrestling. You can watch the video interview below and read the article here

This week’s guest is Nia Jax, the former undisputed WWE raw women’s champion, a plus-sized model, and an inspiration to women everywhere. In this episode, Nia wrestles with complex issues like how to build confidence, find your unique voice, and get really f*cking strong; both physically and emotionally.

Quotes From Nia Jax’s Interview: “I like to find the beauty in everybody, regardless of what they look like.”

“I never thought anybody would deliberately try to hurt somebody if they were in a good place with themselves.” 

“Give the woman a chance to do it. because she can do it and she can kill it. It’s very important for important for all women and all young girls to know their power and know their strength.” 

The announcers hype Nia Jax vs. RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey at TLC. We see how Nia got the nickname “Facebreaker”. Up next, a championship history lesson from Jax.

We go to the ring and out comes Nia Jax with Tamina Snuka.

Jax takes the mic and fans start booing. She talks about how everyone is thankful for her being the Sole Survivor for Team RAW at Survivor Series. She’s most thankful for breaking Becky Lynch’s face and putting her on the shelf with a concussion. Jax says The Man was no match for The Facebreaker. Jax says RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey wanted to face Becky so bad but she took that from her. Jax says Rousey better get used to her taking things from her because she’s taking the title at TLC. Jax goes on about how Rousey came into WWE on top but her run has went downhill since their match at Money In the Bank in June. We see a replay from that match.

Jax goes on mocking Rousey and we see highlights from her beatdown by Charlotte Flair at Survivor Series. Jax taunts and takes more shots at Rousey before going on about how successful she’s been as of late. Jax says the top of the mountain belongs to her. The boos continue. Jax goes on until the music interrupts and out comes Rousey.

Rousey faces off with Jax. Rousey gives Jax some credit for the Battle Royal win at Evolution. She goes on about the punch to Becky Lynch that made Jax The Facebreaker. Rousey says that’s where her luck runs out. Rousey says she’s at the top of the mountain and she will rip Jax’s arm off, then hit Charlotte Flair with it. Rousey wants to fight. She mentions a double date with Snuka tonight. Rousey wants to fight right now and fans want to see it. Jax says we’re not going to do it like that. She could beat Rousey right now but she just finished washing Becky’s crusted blood from her knuckles. She goes on with reasons why she doesn’t want to and Rousey tells her to just fight. Jax says she’s not making excuses, she’s just stalling for time. She drops the mic and surrounds Rousey with Snuka. The music hits and out comes Natalya. Natalya gets jumped at ringside by The Riott Squad’s Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan. They come out of nowhere. Rousey goes to help Natalya as The Riott Squad retreats to the stage. Jax and Snuka look on from the ring as Rousey helps Natalya up. Rousey’s music hits.

Ric Flair came out along with Nia Jax, Tamina, Alicia Fox, and Mickie James. Jax started singing and the crowd started booing. Nia then goes on to say she turned down a record deal to sign with WWE. Elias calls out his friends and out come Sasha Banks, Bayley, Ember Moon, and Dana Brooke to set up the first match of the night.

Nia Jax, Tamina, Alicia Fox, and Mickie James vs Sasha Banks, Bayley, Ember Moon, and Dana Brooke

Sasha Banks picked up the win for her team after forcing Alicia Fox to tap out to the Bank Statement. Nia Jax and Tamina dominating performance. At one point Tamina and Nia stormed through Bayley. Nia had the crowd going through out the match, taunting them with her attempted punch to Bayley but was transition into a submission hold.