Backstage, Adam Pearce tells security to be on their toes tonight. If they can’t stop Retribution, they will hire people who can.
In-Ring Segment: Asuka
Charly asks Asuka who she thinks should be her next challenger. Asuka says she has beaten everyone. No one is ready for Asuka, but Asuka is ready for anything. Mickie James interrupts. James puts over Asuka as one of the greatest champions of all time. James says out of respect, she wants Asuka to know she is coming for the RAW Women’s Championship. Lana and Natalya walk down to the ring. Natty says James is selfish. Lana makes fun of James’ gear. Lana says if James’ wants to get to Natty she has to go through her first. Asuka says she is ready for ALL OF THEM. Lana and Natty attack. Asuka and James clear the ring.
Backstage, Demi wishes The Viking Raiders and Cedric Alexander luck. Angel Garza is watching in the background.
Lana w/Natalya vs. Mickie James
Asuka is on commentary. After a distraction from Natty, Lana takes control of James. Suplex by Lana. James kicks out. Lana slams James down by her hair. Lana slaps James. James slaps Lana. Thez press by James. James follows that up with two clotheslines. James sets up the MickDT. Lana escapes. James hits the Chick Kick for the win.
Winner- Mickie James
After the match, James and Asuka jaw at each other.
#WWERaw #WomensChampion @WWEAsuka & @MickieJames have taken issue with the duo of @NatbyNature & @LanaWWE! pic.twitter.com/T7OlUb1RBH
— WWE (@WWE) September 1, 2020
