The Raw after WrestleMania is usually the place for NXT call-ups. This year’s edition appears to be no different. The first NXT alumni to make their main roster debut on Monday night was someone a lot of people had pegged for just such an eventuality: Ember Moon.
New Raw Women’s Champion Nia Jax came out to the ring for the second segment of the evening, and soaked in some “YOU DESERVE IT” chants. Alexa Bliss and Mickie James then came out to insult Jax a bunch more, until Jax finally told them to shut up. Jax then happily proclaimed herself the new women’s champion, and announced a special partner for a tag team match. CUE NINJA WEREWOLF OR WHATEVER.
Moon, who lost her NXT Women’s Championship to Shayna Baszler at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans on Saturday night, made quite the first impression, getting the pin for her team on Bliss after hitting the former Raw champ with her finisher, the Eclipse.
There’s no telling whether Moon and Jax will continue to be a team going forward — especially with the Superstar Shake-Up on the horizon — but this is a great way for her to debut with an impact and look like a big deal, and it gives her an immediate huge win over a former champ who has been dominant since coming up to the main roster.
