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There’s only one triple-threat match scheduled for WWE SummerSlam 2021. Nikki A.S.H. will put her RAW Women’s Championship on the line against Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley. While the creative team has many options to explore during this title bout, there are an equal number of blunders that they need to avoid.
Here, we will look at five potential finishes for the RAW Women’s Championship match. So, without further ado, let’s begin.
#5 Becky Lynch returns at SummerSlam 2021
There have been several backstage reports surrounding Becky Lynch’s potential return at SummerSlam 2021. It’s being said that she is ready for her in-ring return and was also spotted at the Performance Center. The Man herself has teased her arrival ahead of recent pay-per-views, but she is surprisingly quiet this time.
As long as Lynch is cleared for her in-ring return, she might steal the show at The Biggest Party of the Summer. She can make a statement by attacking whoever wins the RAW Women’s Championship. Becky Lynch also has a valid reason to go straight after the title as she never technically lost the gold. The WWE Universe is bound to welcome her with a deafening pop.
It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that the women’s division has struggled ever since Lynch left last year. Asuka was arguably the only redeeming factor, but she has also been pushed to the sidelines. RAW desperately needs Becky Lynch to come back and breathe a new life into the women's division, starting at SummerSlam 2021.
#4 Alexa Bliss interferes in the RAW Women’s Championship match at SummerSlam
Alexa Bliss has surprisingly been kept away from the RAW Women’s Championship picture for a long time. She is undoubtedly one of the most intriguing characters on the Red brand today. However, we had only seen her go after the champion once when she defeated Asuka back in February.
Given the history between Bliss and Nikki A.S.H., it is not entirely impossible for the five-time women’s champion makes her presence known during this match.
Alexa Bliss will face Eva Marie in a singles match at the upcoming pay-per-view. She can always return for a surprise interference and change the course of the match. It will be interesting to see if she will help Nikki or prey on her vulnerability during the title match. In either case, it would account for an excellent swerve at the event.
#3 Charlotte Flair wins the RAW Women’s Championship at SummerSlam
As controversial as it may sound, SummerSlam might witness Charlotte Flair win another title. She has been one of the most consistent heels on RAW and would make for the biggest rival against Becky Lynch if she returns at the pay-per-view. Their history is more than enough to kickstart a vicious yet entertaining feud on the Red brand.
We have seen how Flair has made the most of every opportunity in recent times. She is clever enough to steal victory at the very last minute and add another title reign to her decorated resume. Charlotte Flair could capitalize on her opponents’ carelessness this Saturday.
Still, hopefully, WWE will only go for this booking if they plan a big confrontation between The Queen and Becky Lynch. Flair has never lost a match at SummerSlam, and this time may not be different.
#2 Rhea Ripley reclaims the RAW Women’s Championship
At SummerSlam 2021, Rhea Ripley will have a shot at reclaiming the RAW Women’s Championship. She lost the title to Charlotte Flair at Money in the Bank and fought her way back into the championship picture. Based on her performances over the last few weeks, it is safe to say that Ripley has an equal, if not more, chance to win the title.
Although she started off as a heel on RAW, she quietly turned face during her feud with Charlotte Flair. It would be a surprising decision to put the title back on her but not one that can entirely rule out that possibility. That said, Ripley is not in immediate need of a title reign and could be involved in non-championship feuds on RAW after The Biggest Party of the Summer.
#1 Nikki A.S.H. retains the RAW Women’s Championship at SummerSlam
Nikki A.S.H. has a big match ahead at SummerSlam 2021. She cashed in her Money in the Bank contract to win the RAW Women’s Championship last month. Since then, she has faced both Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley on the Red brand.
Both former champions have pinned Nikki on RAW in the weeks leading up SummerSlam. Following a couple of underwhelming matches, the champion managed to portray a confident person, but she is still far away from the mark.
It is crucial for Nikki A.S.H. to retain the RAW Women’s Championship. Any other result will undermine both her and the MITB contract’s credibility. Her entire gimmick is based on the idea that she can take up unthinkable challenges and emerge victoriously. That plan will fall flat if she loses her big title match at SummerSlam.
Remember when Iron Man and co. ‘almost’ took off Thanos’ gloves? Then you must be familiar with the brutal reaction towards Starlord, whose momentary leap of judgment led to a grape lookalike Titan wiping off half the population. How did that feel? Would Batman and Superman look credible if they 'almost' beat Lex Luthor?
If WWE is adamant about using a gimmick that’s inspired by superheroes, they can’t have the character crumble into dust right when it matters the most. She deserves to retain the RAW Women’s Championship and extend her title reign at least until the next pay-per-view.
