5 Biggest Winners & Losers From WWE Clash Of Champions 2016

2. Winner: Charlotte

Charlotte Dana Brooke
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Sasha Banks and Bayley might have bigger followings, but Charlotte is the undisputed queen of women's wrestling on Monday Night Raw. Last night's Triple Threat wasn't as good as previous matches between these three women, but it was still one of Clash's most entertaining affairs, and Charlotte left with her Women's Title reign in-tact.

Moreover, it was a clean victory. Dana Brooke was involved throughout, but she was wasn't a decisive factor in the match's admittedly-contrived closing stretch. While Kevin Owens looks like a mug, Charlotte is every bit the dominant champion she should be, and pinning Bayley does her and the belt a world of good.

Charlotte looked like a star last night. Her double Moonsault was the match's biggest spot, and it's clear that she's growing into her skin as a performer. Charlotte's athleticism has never been in-doubt, but she's never been as crisp or refined as Sasha and Bayley are in the ring. While there's still work to be done, Charlotte is better now than ever before, and as one of Raw's most effective heels, she's a perfect anchor for the division's immediate future.

Bayley will benefit from a long-term slow-build as the division's underdog, and a lengthy Sasha Banks title reign will eventually come. For now, however, Raw's women's division belongs to Charlotte, and it's hard to imagine anyone wresting the belt from her clutches.

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