WWE RAW Results December 24th 2018, latest Monday Night Raw winners, video highlights

Ronda Rousey (c) vs. Natalya - RAW Women's Championship match

Ronda was in serious trouble before she turned things around

Natalya had Rousey pinned to the mat early on and tried to pin her but Rousey lifted her shoulders to break it up. Natalya brawled with Rousey on the ground and it's was quite even so far. Rousey kicked Natalya hard and sent her outside, and looked a bit concerned before realizing that she was in a competitive title match.

Natalya had the champion locked in leg scissors, with her arms locked back. Rousey landed a simple elbow and knocks the challenger off balance. Natalya suplexed Rousey and had her in a Rear Naked Choke-like position. The match was clearly going in Natalya's pace and Rousey's face turned red as she somehow fought out. Natalya was dominant and right there was no friendship at that moment.

Natalya countered Rousey and went for the sharpshooter but took too long, as Rousey kicked her away. Rousey hit the piper's pit and took Natalya's arm. She hesitated and took too long and Natalya countered her into a sharpshooter in the middle of the ring.

Rousey crawled away but Natalya pulled her to the middle of the ring. Natalya was smiling and seemed certain that the end was near for Rousey, but the champion rolled up and countered her into an armbar.

Natalya tapped and Rousey let her go even earlier than usual. After the match, Rousey seemed regretful and consoled Natalya. They embraced after the match.

Result: Ronda Rousey def. Natalya to retain the RAW Women's Championship