Fans Reject Nikki A.S.H. At WWE House Show

The Raw Women's Champion wasn't a popular figure in Charlotte, North Carolina.

by Andy H Murray
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Nikki A.S.H. didn't receive the crowd reaction she (or WWE) would have hoped for in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday (14 August).

The reigning Raw Women's Champion was booed heavily while being introduced by announcer Greg Hamilton for a title defence against rival Rhea Ripley. Reddit user u/MotorCadeCunningham uploaded a video of the reaction, though Nikki didn't look particularly phased by the hostile reception, looking over to Ripley as the jeers rained.

This may have had something to do with Charlotte Flair's absence from the show. As reported earlier, WWE's most decorated Women's Champion was advertised for a hometown appearance on this live event but took the night off, attending AAA Triplemania XXIX with father Ric and husband-to-be Andrade El Idolo instead.

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Similarly likely is that the crowd's reaction was a response to Nikki's Almost A Super Hero persona, which is designed to appeal to younger fans. The Scot adopted the character following battles with Flair and Ripley in June and has been playing it to a mixed critical response ever since, despite clearly putting a lot of effort into her performances.

Nikki A.S.H. defends the Raw Women's Title against Flair and Ripley at SummerSlam 2021 this Saturday (21 August).

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.