Becky Lynch kicks off 2022 with a big-time victory.
Becky Lynch left 2021 with Liv Morgan breathing down her neck attempting to become the new WWE Raw Women's Champion. Unfortunately for Morgan, Becky Lynch was able to defeat her once again at WWE Day 1 on New Year's Day 2022.
WWE Raw Women's Championship Match
Liv Morgan vs. Becky Lynch (C)The bell rings, and they start with a collar and elbow tie-up. Next, Becky Lynch slaps Liv Morgan; Liv hits Becky with a springboard elbow. Then, Liv goes after Becky and slams her face into the commentary table multiple times.
Liv and Becky exchange strikes; Liv goes for the backslide and then puts an armbar on Becky. Becky makes it to the ropes. Becky swings Liv into the turnbuckle headfirst and then slingshots Liv into the bottom rope. Becky begins using the ropes as an advantage; Lynch hits Liv with a flying leg drop. The match goes back and forth until Becky hits Liv with a hip toss. Liv and Becky are both down, and Liv is doing a little ground and pound. Liv hits Becky with a shotgun dropkick; Liv goes for the pin; however, Becky kicks out. Becky has Liv in an armbar; Liv gets out of it by trying a pin attempt. Becky kicks out at two; Liv thought she had it won.
Now, both are in the corner. Liv hits Becky with a Sunset Flip Powerbomb. Becky kicks out at two, Becky locks in the armbar. Liv makes it to the ropes, and Becky has to release the hold. Becky goes for a flying leg drop, but Liv Morgan moves. Becky rolls out of the ring; Liv Morgan dives between the ropes and takes out Becky outside. Becky attempts to throw Liv into the steel steps; however, Liv counters and throws Becky into the steel steps. Liv Morgan goes back into the ring, and Liv goes for the Oblivion; however, Becky counters it and hits Liv with a Manhandle slam, and Becky then pins Liv Morgan to retain her title.
Winner and still WWE Raw Women's Champion: Becky Lynch
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