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This week's Monday Night RAW promises to be an action-packed episode as WWE has already announced three major title matches for the show. The IIconics will try to win the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships from The Boss 'n' Hug connection while The Street Profits will put their RAW tag team titles on the line against The Viking Raiders. The biggest title match happening on the show is for the RAW Women's Championship, where Charlotte Flair will try to dethrone Asuka and become a record 13-time WWE Women's Champion.
The build-up to this match has been fantastic. Asuka, the champion, has never been able to defeat The Queen in a championship match.
When the two female Superstars clashed in a non-title bout on RAW two weeks ago, Charlotte registered another win over the Japanese Superstar. Will Asuka be able to break her losing streak, or will The Queen of All Eras rise to the top? Here's a look at the five ways this high-profile match-up could end.
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#5 Charlotte Flair defeats Asuka to win the title
In the absence of Roman Reigns and Becky Lynch, the Creative team views Charlotte Flair as the MVP of the company. The fact that The Nature Girl has made her presence felt on all three brands after WrestleMania 36 signifies the claim made above. Given that she is no longer the NXT Women's Champion, WWE may try to put the RAW Women's title on her so that she can elevate the upcoming talent on RAW.
Even Asuka can do that job. However, when one considers the star power factor, the 12-time Women's Champion is way more popular than her rival. Charlotte has main evented several WWE PPVs and has been a part of multiple historic matches. She knows how to bring her 'A' game to the table, and the rumor mills have suggested that Charlotte Flair will receive a massive push on the Red brand.
Also, The Queen portrays a heel character on the TV. As there are a lot of babyface female Superstars like Bianca Belair, Kairi Sane, and Liv Morgan on the RAW roster, Vince McMahon may want a heel at the top of the division.
With the championship around her waist, Charlotte can elevate these upcoming Superstars to the next level. Asuka can shift her focus to Nia Jax or even engage in a rivalry with Shayna Baszler before returning to the title scene again.
#4 Nia Jax interferes; Charlotte Flair vs. Asuka ends in a disqualification
The fans should note that Asuka is currently involved in a feud with Nia Jax. The two female Superstars had collided in two title matches last week, where Asuka managed to retain her title in both the encounters. Their match at WWE Backlash did not produce a winner. The following night on RAW, Nia Jax lost her opportunity to win the title by taking part in an unnecessary argument with the match official John Cone.
The referee fast-counted on The Irresistible Force to ensure that she does not emerge victorious over The Empress of Tomorrow. WWE is currently reviewing the entire situation. Jax would undoubtedly be unhappy the way she lost the match, and she may interfere in the RAW Women's Championship match between Charlotte Flair and Asuka.
Through this way, WWE can allow The Empress of Tomorrow to retain her championship. Also, Charlotte Flair will maintain her unbeaten record against Asuka in title matches.
The Creative team can then announce a triple threat Extreme Rules match featuring Charlotte Flair, Asuka, and Nia Jax for the upcoming PPV event.
#3 Asuka beats Charlotte Flair
Although WWE should save this moment for a grander occasion, it would be great for Asuka if the Creative team books her to defeat Charlotte Flair clean. Her only singles win over The Queen came on the RAW episode dated 25th November 2019, where The Empress of Tomorrow used the Green Mist to stun her opponent and then rolled her up for the win.
Asuka is a babyface Superstar now. So, the possibility that she uses any heelish tactic to beat Charlotte Flair is minimal. Perhaps, the two ladies can have a classic match like the one that Daniel Bryan and AJ Styles had two weeks ago on SmackDown. Then, in the closing moments of the bout, Charlotte Flair may try to hit a spear only for Asuka to dodge it and send Charlotte into the steel post.
The RAW Women's Champion can then lock her in the Asuka lock to force her to tap out. Otherwise, there could be a finish where Flair tries to execute the Figure Eight Leglock only for Asuka to counter and roll her up, with the referee counting three, although Charlotte had her shoulder up. An unfair win for Asuka is the least desired finish, but WWE may book this finish if they wish to extend the feud.
#2 Rhea Ripley costs Charlotte Flair her match against Asuka
As per the rumor mills, Rhea Ripley could become a RAW Superstar soon. The former NXT Women's Champion has had many issues with Charlotte Flair, which is why the probability that she makes her debut as a RAW Superstar this week is very high. Ripley did not appear on the NXT episode that aired last week, which could be another sign that she is heading to the Red brand.
Rhea and Charlotte Flair had fought each other at WrestleMania 36, where The Queen defeated her opponent to become a 2-time NXT Women's Champion. Subsequently, they clashed in a triple threat title match, also featuring Io Shirai at NXT TakeOver: In Your House. Io pinned the first-ever NXT UK Women's Champion to win her maiden NXT Women's title.
The rivalry between Rhea and Charlotte Flair has not ended yet, and that feud can reach the next level on RAW. The Nightmare of WWE can show up on the Red brand, costing Charlotte Flair a win against Asuka. This interference may later lead to a stipulation based match at Extreme Rules, where Rhea would prevail to set up a finale for SummerSlam.
#1 Ric Flair reunites with Charlotte Flair; helps her defeat Asuka
This result is the likeliest for the upcoming match between Charlotte Flair and Asuka. The Queen and Asuka would tear each other apart, and then Ric Flair would show up to turn the result in his daughter's favor.
In 2015-16, Ric Flair played a pivotal role in Charlotte Flair's success on the main roster. He used his heelish tactics to ensure that his daughter stays on top all the time. This duo received a lot of heel heat from the fans, and anyone who stood up against them automatically became a fan favorite.
Although Flair has become a bigger star, Becky Lynch's absence from RAW can prompt Vince McMahon to book Ric Flair to become his daughter's manager again. The company has already announced him to appear on the show. Also, last week, he produced an excellent example of how dirty a heel he is.
Just when everyone thought that the 16-time WWE Champion was out there to back Christian, he hit him with a low blow and assisted Randy Orton to win the Unsanctioned match. After his return, Charlotte Flair sent out an interesting tweet, which could be a sign that they may reunite soon.
Charlotte Flair can rule the RAW Women's division with her father in her corner. The fans can expect the WWE Hall of Famer to use another dirty tactic to help his daughter win against Asuka.
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