RAW Results: Top Champion pinned in shocking fashion; Orton delivers a cryptic message

Asuka vs. Alexa Bliss on RAW

That's one way to be welcomed back to the ring, @AlexaBliss_WWE!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/GL7htL4WjW

— WWE (@WWE) January 19, 2021

Alexa was in a good mood on RAW as she defended Asuka's offense early in the match and got some near falls off a few roll-ups. Asuka hit a knee strike followed by the Shining Wizard and Bliss was still smiling.

UH. OH.#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/0llWFRZqmu

— WWE (@WWE) January 19, 2021

Alexa was in the ring when the lights started going out and it cut to an ad break as the ring went dark. Back on RAW, the ring lights were purple and Alexa had different makeup on as she glared at Asuka.

Alexa blocked all the strikes from Asuka without even flinching and tossed her outside the ring. Asuka still managed to get a knee strike in and Alexa went for the Mandible Claw which the champ managed to block.

Asuka was shocked by the sudden change in pace and went after Alexa with strong kicks. Alexa no-sold the huge kicks and hit Sister Abigail before the lights changed again and we saw the cheerful old Alexa without the makeup for a second before the show ended.

👀 HOW did @AlexaBliss_WWE just do what she did? #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/R21QeHx9ss

— WWE (@WWE) January 19, 2021

Result: Alexa Bliss def. Asuka

Match rating: A

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Episode rating: B

Tonight's episode of RAW kicked off with Randy Orton's creepy monologue and we went to Alexa's Playground as well with Asuka. Ricochet and Styles put on a great match while Alexa and Asuka gave us a pretty good main event.