The following is from our play-by-play coverage of the WWE Royal Rumble PPV event:
WWE Raw Women’s Title Match: Becky Lynch © vs. Asuka
It was a slow start with Asuka getting the early attack. Lynch hit her with a missile drop kick but Lynch blocked a hip attack. Lynch with a series of kicks. They brawled on the apron until Lynch connected with a front suplex to the floor.
Lynch with a leg drop off the top rope for a near fall. Asuka caught her with a knee strike to the face then several punches. Asuka with a powerslam for 2. Lynch fought back and went for a dive but Asuka caught her with a knee strike then transitioned into an armbar but Lynch got the bottom rope. Asuka with a german suplex then a series of head kicks.
The referee was about to stop the match but Lynch held onto his foot. Asuka with some more kicks for 2. Lynch went for the Disarmer but Asuka rolled her up for 2. Lynch went for it again but Asuka blocked and Lynch hit a reverse DDT for 2. Lynch avoided the mist and hit a kick then locked in the disarmer for the win.
Winner: Becky Lynch ©
