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Loser: Asuka
Sure, Asuka won this match, but only with the assistance of Kairi Sane. At least it wasn't by way of a fluke rollup, but that tells you how WWE constantly books their heels. If babyfaces are constantly portrayed as idiots, heels are usually depicted as cowards that need some kind of out to win.
Suddenly, we're supposed to forget everything Asuka's done and how far above Natalya she should be. Anyone remember how Asuka single-handedly scored three eliminations, including Natalya, for her team at Survivor Series two years ago? WWE apparently doesn't.
The result was a rather disappointing match that didn't do much for either competitor. Asuka's win wasn't as decisive as it should have been, particularly if she's going to be revisiting her feud with Becky Lynch.
Let's see how the newly dark empress is presented in the Survivor Series match for team RAW. Hopefully that will erase the stain.
