WWE Raw Results: Highlights, Analysis, and Grades for January 30

Sasha Banks vs. Nia Jax

Result: Nia Jax defeated Sasha Banks via ref stoppage

Rating: 1.5 out of 5 stars

Overall, this one was a dud. It was a rematch from Royal Rumble (well, the kickoff show, at least), and it was really unnecessary.

The story (as alluded to above) is that Sasha Banks is basically an idiot, to not mince words. She’s injured and not at 100%. Nia knows this, and hones in on the injured knee/leg.

After getting somewhat reinjured at the Rumble, Sasha demands a rematch. That’s mistake one. Mistake two is wearing the blatantly obvious knee brace so it’s visible. We know you have Eddie Guerrero tribute long tights, Sasha, maybe tonight would have been a good time to break ’em out!

The best part of the segment is the continued development of Nia Jax as a monster. The full nelson rag doll is such a beautiful spot, and for once Nia smiling as she’s supposed to be vicious actually kinda fits. If you were treating a former Raw Women’s Champion like a toy, wouldn’t you be smiling?

I honestly thought we would get a decision reversal for castigo excessivo, but nope. Bayley making the save without actually getting physical was another brilliant touch. It continues to put Nia over as a wrecking ball that should be feared.

Womp womp. Don’t be a hero, Sasha.