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Asuka and Nia Jax finally crossed paths on the main roster and it lived up to the hype. Tonight (Jan. 15) on Raw, the irresistible force met the immovable object and may have given us a glimpse what will happen in the first women’s Royal Rumble match.
Going back and forth, both Asuka and Jax got their licks in.
Yep, this is DEFINITELY an opponent the likes of which @WWEAsuka hasn't encountered before... #RAW pic.twitter.com/h5X2N7uXpw
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 16, 2018
Give @WWEAsuka a free limb and she'll find a way to tear it off pic.twitter.com/h2CYhL0zfo
— TDE Wrestling (@totaldivaseps) January 16, 2018
The #IrresistibleForce meets The #EmpressOfTomorrow. Who will be the first to fall? #RAW @WWEAsuka @NiaJaxWWE pic.twitter.com/jeMBOGebkX
— WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2018
With buckle bombs, triangle chokes, Earthquake splashes, power bombs all hitting, the story of the match turned into Asuka trying to chop down the size advantage Jax had over her.
Can @WWEAsuka pull this off to extend the undefeated streak?! #RAW pic.twitter.com/SFhSRjGLIA
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 16, 2018
You BLINK in the ring with @WWEAsuka, and you wind up in a submission hold within seconds... #RAW pic.twitter.com/U7WoasGamq
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 16, 2018
Until Asuka literally chopped down Nia Jax on the steal steps and the The Hybrid Athlete took a nasty spill on the steels steps.
#RAW pic.twitter.com/SXbJuW48Qx
— Italo Santana (@BulletClubItal) January 16, 2018
Jax beat the count back into the ring but could not put any weight on her leg. Asuka’s undefeated streak continues as she was declared the winner by referee stoppage.
If Jax can’t beat Asuka, who on the main roster can?