SmackDown Women’s Champion Sasha Banks finally got the monkey off her back against Asuka, pinning the Raw Women’s Champion for the first time ever at Survivor Series.
Renewing one of this past summer’s hottest rivalries, both Superstars were keenly familiar with each other’s repertories and exchanged counters early. Banks repeatedly tried to lock on the Bank Statement, but Asuka fought off each attempt.
The SmackDown Women’s Champion and the Raw Women’s Champion push each other to the limit at Survivor Series. Catch WWE action on WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.
The Boss dug deep into her catalog of holds, countering a Shining Wizard into an armbar and later applying an Octopus Stretch in expert fashion.
The Empress of Tomorrow turned the tide with a huge kick on the apron and a hip attack that sent The Blueprint careening to the floor. But Banks dodged another hip attack moments later before spiking Asuka with a backstabber for a near-fall.
Both continued to prove they had done their homework, but The Boss was one step ahead of Asuka’s frogsplash counter, finally slapping on the Bank Statement. Asuka followed with a creative counter into the Asuka Lock, though she wasn’t able to fully apply the hold.
Banks escaped an ankle lock, setting into motion an exchange of pinning combinations. The Boss enjoyed the last laugh, pinning Asuka to leave her in defeat and disbelief.
SmackDown Women’s Champion Sasha Banks finally got the monkey off her back against Asuka, pinning the Raw Women’s Champion for the first time ever at Survivor Series.
Renewing one of this past summer’s hottest rivalries, both Superstars were keenly familiar with each other’s repertories and exchanged counters early. Banks repeatedly tried to lock on the Bank Statement, but Asuka fought off each attempt.
The SmackDown Women’s Champion and the Raw Women’s Champion push each other to the limit at Survivor Series. Catch WWE action on WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.
The Boss dug deep into her catalog of holds, countering a Shining Wizard into an armbar and later applying an Octopus Stretch in expert fashion.
The Empress of Tomorrow turned the tide with a huge kick on the apron and a hip attack that sent The Blueprint careening to the floor. But Banks dodged another hip attack moments later before spiking Asuka with a backstabber for a near-fall.
Both continued to prove they had done their homework, but The Boss was one step ahead of Asuka’s frogsplash counter, finally slapping on the Bank Statement. Asuka followed with a creative counter into the Asuka Lock, though she wasn’t able to fully apply the hold.
Banks escaped an ankle lock, setting into motion an exchange of pinning combinations. The Boss enjoyed the last laugh, pinning Asuka to leave her in defeat and disbelief.
