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WWE TLC is in the books and everyone's buzzing about the main event match. And why wouldn't they, considering how buzz-worthy it was. The crowd was hot for Becky Lynch through the course of the night. And Charlotte Flair and Asuka proved why they were two of the best in the business, at TLC.
But one thing that's left everyone confused is why Ronda Rousey interfered in the match. What was the point in being part of a match that was already stealing the show? I have a few thoughts about her interference that I wish to share with all of you in this article.
Be sure to let me know your thoughts in the comments below. Do you agree or disagree with the five reasons I have outlined in this article?
Ronda Rousey's interference is just a glimpse of the things to come.
#5 As revenge for the incident at Survivor Series
Let's rewind and think of Survivor Series and what happened at the show. Charlotte Flair and Ronda Rousey took each other on in a match to determine brand supremacy in a battle of the brands. It was a very evenly matched contest until Charlotte Flair snapped and attacked Rousey with a kendo stick.
I am guessing that the bruises from the assault must be fresh in Rousey's mind. And this is the reason she cost Charlotte Flair a chance to regain the SmackDown Women's Championship at TLC. This sets up the possibility for both women to clash down the line.
Obviously, the hotter feud right now is between Rousey and Lynch, but there's an untold story with Flair as well. How hot is the women's division in December 2018?
#4 In response to her heated Twitter war with Becky Lynch
One must not forget that Charlotte Flair wasn't Ronda Rousey's original Survivor Series opponent, this year. Becky Lynch suffered an injury at the hands of Nia Jax and was not cleared in time for the match. She got her own shot in at TLC, much to the delight of the WWE Universe.
Prior to the match, both women went at it hard on Twitter. The audience was divided between two of their favourites, not knowing whom to support. It is clear that a clash between the two women could do big business.
So will Rousey face Flair or Lynch at WrestleMania 35? In fact, will she face both of them in a Triple Threat match? The seeds have been shown and the coming weeks should give us an indication.
#3 To protect both women even in defeat
There's always the risk of diluting the momentum of a performer by having him/her take a loss. Take Asuka for instance. She's never been the same since she lost her match at WrestleMania 34 to Charlotte Flair. But with Rousey's interference, neither of the 'losers' in the match seemed weak.
The match could have gone either way had Rousey not interfered. All three women involved in the match were protected as a result and now SmackDown Live has three women at the very same level. When they do compete down the line, their matches could go several ways, in the eyes of the WWE Universe.
It was Asuka's night at TLC. But it could have been anyone's night from the way the match was poised before Rousey's interference.
Kudos to WWE for thinking this angle through.
#2 To set up a Horsewomen vs. Horsewomen match down the line
The Four Horsemen were the most dominant faction in the history of sports entertainment. And from the ashes of that faction, have emerged two others. The Four Horsewomen of MMA and the Four Horsewomen of WWE.
A clash between the two factions is a match that could potentially main event WrestleMania. And WWE has even teased a clash between the units on several occasions in the past. Now that we know that both Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir will be entering the NXT ring next week, all eight of the women involved are sports entertainers.
By having Ronda Rousey interfere in the main event of TLC, she has set in motion a chain of events which will lead to this match. And this match will be absolutely humongous when it eventually happens.
#1 Because she has no credible challengers on RAW
Ronda Rousey has made short work of Alexa Bliss and Nia Jax, meaning there aren't too many credible opponents for her on RAW right now. I love Sasha Banks and Bayley but considering their current booking, can you honestly dub them credible challengers for the RAW Women's Championship? The same holds true for Ruby Riott and Natalya. All of Rousey's big feuds are on the other brand, going forward.
And this is why Rousey took the first step to establish herself as a thorn in Flair and Lynch's side. It is clear that these women will meet down the line, based on how the Royal Rumble plays out. Rousey could have a few more matches on RAW, but will anyone believe that anyone else from RAW can conceivably beat her? I don't think so.
