A Women's Title match is set for the Christmas Eve edition of Raw as Ronda Rousey will defend her title against Natalya.
After defeating Nia Jax on Sunday at WWE TLC, Rousey came out on Raw to issue an open challenge. The entire Raw women's locker room was ready to answer the challenge, which led to Stephanie McMahon booking a women's gauntlet bout to determine the number one contender.
Natalya outlasted seven other women on her way to victory. Natalya forced Sasha Banks to submit in the finals of the gauntlet match.
.@WWEEmberMoon and @NatbyNature BATTLE for the chance to get their hands on the #RAW #WomensChampionship. pic.twitter.com/wwC3GC9tD4
— WWE (@WWE) December 18, 2018
After going to battle with each other last night at #WWETLC, @NatbyNature and @RubyRiottWWE are doing it ALL over again in this #GauntletMatch! #RAW pic.twitter.com/UpNGuPTSDz
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) December 18, 2018
It is LOCKED IN. Will @SashaBanksWWE tap out to the #Sharpshooter?! #RAW #GauntletMatch pic.twitter.com/JEengAVPjx
— WWE (@WWE) December 18, 2018
------------@NatbyNature just defeated THREE straight opponents to earn herself an opportunity against @RondaRousey for the #RAW #WomensChampionship NEXT WEEK! pic.twitter.com/9fuJyedLjq
— WWE (@WWE) December 18, 2018
Following the bout, Rousey greeted her best friend for a handshake.
It's all about RESPECT between #RAW #WomensChampion @RondaRousey and @NatbyNature...until next week! pic.twitter.com/MkGPTHTNGP
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) December 18, 2018
If you missed any of the action from the gauntlet match on Raw, check out Fightful's full report. And tune in to hear Sean Ross Sapp and Alex Pawlowski recap all the action on the post-show podcast.
