WWE RAW Results, March 19th 2018, Latest RAW winners & video highlights

Asuka vs. Alexa Bliss

Mickie James tried to assist the champion as much as possible

Last week's Raw Women's Championship situation involving Nia Jax, Alexa Bliss, Asuka and Mickie James was recapped in the form of a promo video.

Bliss apologised for what happened last week and claimed she shouldn't have said what she did. As she did at the Elimination Chamber, however, Alexa swerved the crowd by stating she should've said it sooner. She doesn't feel one ounce of remorse, as James laughs alongside her. Now that she doesn't have Nia to deal with, Alexa claimed she can focus on ending Asuka's streak - which brings out the Empress of Tomorrow for their match.

We came back from the commercial break with Bliss being in control of Asuka. As Bliss distracted the referee, Mickie initiated a somewhat botched attack on the Japanese sensation. Asuka attempted to fight her way back into the match, only for Alexa to resume control almost immediately. Then, however, after snapping Alexa off the top rope, Asuka began to build some momentum. A sliding knee gave Asuka a close two count, only for the tables to turn soon after courtesy of another assist from James.

Bliss pulled off a fantastic flip powerbomb from the turnbuckle for a close two. Bliss got frustrated after failing to put Asuka away, opening the door for her to come back into the match. Asuka locked in a vicious ankle lock, only for Alexa to crawl her way to the rope. Bliss seemed to feign an injury, purposely getting herself counted out and giving Asuka the win.

Asuka defeated Alexa Bliss via count out

As James and Bliss attempted to leave, Nia Jax stormed down to the ring. She managed to get her hands on Alexa briefly, only for Mickie to distract her long enough to allow Alexa to escape through the crowd.

In a backstage segment, Kurt Angle revealed to Alexa Bliss that Nia Jax will face her for the Raw Women's Championship at WrestleMania 34. Bliss looked distraught.