WWE Extreme Rules 2018: Analysing and grading each match

#10 Alexa Bliss def. Nia Jax (Raw Women’s Championship Extreme Rules match w/Ronda Rousey in the front row)

Alexa Bliss looks set to face Ronda Rousey next

Match: The match began with Nia Jax (accompanied by Natalya) throwing weapons into the ring after thwarting numerous failed attacks from Alexa Bliss (accompanied by Mickie James). Once Alexa and Mickie began to double-team Natalya, Ronda Rousey tried to help her friend but ended up getting taken out with a kendo stick by Mickie. Alexa then planted Nia with a DDT to retain her title.

Verdict: This first-ever women’s Extreme Rules match was okay but nothing special. As a storyline, everything made sense to continue the build to Alexa vs. Ronda at SummerSlam. But, as a match that lasted less than eight minutes, it felt rushed and the only real positive was that the title didn’t change hands again.

Grade: C+