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Charlotte vs. Rhea Ripley - RAW Women's Championship match
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Flair unloaded on the challenger as the main event of RAW began and Ripley did not hesitate to hit back either. Charlotte took a dropkick before countering a suplex. Ripley hit a German Suplex and got a near fall off a kick.
Charlotte took Ripley's knee out while they were fighting on the outside and the official had to call for a timeout to check on her. After a break on RAW, Charlotte was back after Ripley's knee and used the ropes to hurt her even more.
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Ripley got a Northern Lights Suplex but failed to get the pin because of her knee. Ripley went for a Figure Four Leglock but Flair eventually got out. Ripley followed with the Riptide but this time Flair got her foot on the ropes.
Charlotte went outside and grabbed her belt before trying to leave. Ripley chased her but Charlotte hit her with the title, causing a disqualification, and Flair retained it as a technicality.
Result: Rhea Ripley def. Charlotte via DQ but Charlotte retained the title
Rhea hit a riptide after attacking Flair after the match before Nikki A.S.H came in to cash her Money in the Bank contract. Nikki hit a crossbody and got the win, becoming the new RAW Women's Champ!
Grade: B+
Episode grade: A
A great return to form for RAW, with Goldberg and Cena on the same show. We got a title rematch, the return of Keith Lee as well as the debut of Karrion Kross as well tonight on RAW.
