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The Good - The Ronda Rousey Era Is Upon Us
Ronda Rousey and Nikki Bella succeeded where many wrestlers failed before. The two Superstars delivered a fantastic build to this match. Rousey attacked Bella's personal relationship with John Cena and diminished all of Bella's personal successes. Bella attacked Rousey's mother, made the claim that she was ashamed of her, and even went as far as to dedicate the match to her.
Additionally, the two Superstars had the misfortune of coming on immediately following the Lynch/Flair match, which was arguably the match of the century. They could have easily folded; but, the two women met all expectations. As The Divas Era clashed with the Evolution Era, both Superstars left the match looking good and each had reason to hold their head high.
Bella was astounding. At 34 years old and coming off a career-threatening neck injury, she is athletically gifted as ever and appeared to be a legitimate challenge to Rousey, a legitimate shoot fighter with near impeccable martial arts skills. Yet, for the majority of the match, it was Bella who appeared the aggressor, as she delivered a devastating attack on Rousey. Nikki oftentimes utilized the aid of her sister Brie Bella, who accompanied her at ringside. This was classic Bella magic.
Rousey was magical as usual. With a commanding ring presence, not seen since the days of Hulk Hogan, Rousey held the Uniondale, NY audience in the proverbial palm of her hand. Her in-ring abilities were as usual, astounding. In a legitimate fight, Nikki Bella has no chance against Rousey; but, Rousey sold every one of Bella's offensive manoeuvres and with the precision of a master.
Ultimately, Rousey ended The Divas Era with an armbar; but, she didn't kill it and she didn't bury it. Bella shined and held her own, showing that the Divas could stand toe to toe with the very best this present era has to offer.
While the entire world watched these two household names clash, they each exceeded expectations and while Rousey won this one, Bella can also claim a moral victory of her own. She held her own against The Baddest Woman on the Planet and made the Divas Era proud in the process.
