WWE TLC 2018: Predicting the quality of every match

#10 Natalya vs. Ruby Riott

Yikes.

The second of a series of matches that feel like they shouldn't be happening at all, the tables stipulation might do something to save this contest, but it still feels like it should be shunted to the pre-show as well.

Neither competitor has any real momentum or heat going for her, to the point that WWE needed to go back to one of their old, distasteful wells and exploit the death of a performer to try and gin up some interest in this match. It was mildly successful.

As far as work rate goes, it will be fine, as both Ruby Riott and Natalya are serviceable performers, but it isn't going to be exciting by any means. The addition of a few tables will be enough to make it less forgettable, but won't be enough to change the fundamentally heatless atmosphere going into this match.