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1. Did Nia Jax Turn Heel?

The rise of Nia Jax as Raw Women’s Champion has been a pleasant sight to see, especially given the angle she was in while trying to capture the gold.  However, last night saw a different side of Jax that starts to change the perception of her character moving forward.

The Irresistible Force will defend her title at Money In The Bank against Ronda Rousey, but last night saw a different side to the usually babyface-like Jax.  Maybe it was just the heat of the moment while trying to show dominance, but she used old tendencies that might suggest a change over to the dark side.

Jax made a statement to Rousey by bringing a competitor in the ring and breaking out of her armbar.  She furthered her dominance and told Rousey what she would do to her at Money In The Bank in just under three weeks.  And after calling Rousey down to the ring, she even got chippy with the fans much like a heel would do.

All of this begs the question, is Jax now a heel?  She certainly got more boos last night and in a feud with Rousey, she might have to be the heel.  But given how Jax won the title in a babyface role by overcoming bullying, this seems to be a rapid change if, in fact, she is now a heel moving forward.

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