9 WWE Clash Of Champions 2020: Gold Rush Impulse Reactions
7. Asuka (c) Vs. Zelina Vega
The omens weren't good for Asuka and Zelina Vega after a wonky month on television for the pair of them ahead of this first time pay-per-view singles match.
Vega's character has been horribly compromised by the losses her teams have suffered in 2020, while the 'Empress Of Tomorrow' was in need of a mini-banger to reignite a spell dampened by her up-and-down programmes with Sasha Banks, Bayley and Mickie James.
Vega's relative inexperience compared to her opponent was well masked here, with this contest going substantially better than the Raw match with James that won her this spot in the first place. It went short, but perhaps that too was to ensure that the Challenger looked good even defeat.
A slick transition into the Asuka Lock won it for the Champion, but a cool post-match double cross by Vega gave her some agency after a sound defeat. Perhaps that was just a nice character moment rather than cause for a rematch? We'll know in less than 24 hours.