On September 3, 2018, WWE’s Monday Night Raw featured a highly anticipated match between Natalya and Alexa Bliss, two of the most talented and popular female Superstars in the company. This bout was part of the build-up to the upcoming WWE Super Show-Down, where Alexa Bliss was set to challenge Ronda Rousey for the Raw Women’s Championship. The match began with both competitors displaying their technical prowess, each looking to gain the upper hand. Natalya, known for her submission skills and as the daughter of WWE legend Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart, sought to showcase her power and grappling abilities.
On the other hand, Alexa Bliss, the cunning and resourceful former champion, was determined to use her quickness and strategic mind to outmaneuver her opponent. As the match progressed, Natalya managed to take control with a series of suplexes and powerful strikes, keeping Alexa on the defensive. However, Bliss, ever the opportunist, found openings to target Natalya’s leg, attempting to weaken her base and set up for her signature move, the “Twisted Bliss.” The turning point in the match came when Mickie James, Bliss’s ally at ringside, attempted to interfere, distracting Natalya at a critical moment. This allowed Alexa to capitalize, delivering a perfectly timed DDT that left Natalya vulnerable.
Sensing victory, Bliss quickly ascended the turnbuckle and executed the “Twisted Bliss” with precision, securing the pinfall victory. The win was a significant momentum booster for Alexa Bliss as she headed into her championship match against Ronda Rousey. However, the post-match events were just as important. Ronda Rousey, who had been in Natalya’s corner, immediately rushed into the ring to check on her friend, only to be confronted by Bliss and James. This set the stage for the intense rivalry that would culminate at the WWE Super Showdown, where Rousey would defend her title against Bliss. This match on Raw not only highlighted the fierce competition within the WWE women’s division but also reinforced the ongoing storyline between Bliss and Rousey, keeping fans eagerly anticipating their next encounter.
