ORLANDO, Fla. — The question going into WrestleMania was whether Bayley could keep the SmackDown Women’s Championshipand her friendship with Sasha Banks. Now that the “Role Model” has retained her title in a Fatal 5-Way Elimination Match, the answer is … yes. We think.
SmackDown Women’s Champion Bayley defends her title against Sasha Banks, Lacey Evans, Naomi and Tamina in a Fatal 5-Way Elimination Match. Catch WWE action on WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.
Bayley and Banks never touched during the match, at least not intentionally. The former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions were a cohesive unit throughout the entire early goings of the bout, joining in on a gang elimination of Tamina.
Then, Bayley saved Banks from Naomi’s FTG to set up a Bank Statement that snuffed out The Glow. But Lacey Evans proved a tougher nut to crack. A timely dodge by The Sassy Southern Belle led to an accidental Hug on Boss maneuver, and an irate Banks was dropped like a rock with the Woman’s Right moments later.
The Boss lingered just out of view at ringside and provided a crucial assist to help Bayley pin Evans by administering a sneak-attack Backstabber to prevent a Woman’s Right. The final moments of the match showed Banks handing Bayley her title, her glare somewhat steely and notably lingering on the championship — as sure a sign as any that their friendship remains strong.
Then again, she might just want the title for herself. But that’s a question for another day.
ORLANDO, Fla. — The question going into WrestleMania was whether Bayley could keep the SmackDown Women’s Championshipand her friendship with Sasha Banks. Now that the “Role Model” has retained her title in a Fatal 5-Way Elimination Match, the answer is … yes. We think.
SmackDown Women’s Champion Bayley defends her title against Sasha Banks, Lacey Evans, Naomi and Tamina in a Fatal 5-Way Elimination Match. Catch WWE action on WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.
Bayley and Banks never touched during the match, at least not intentionally. The former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions were a cohesive unit throughout the entire early goings of the bout, joining in on a gang elimination of Tamina.
Then, Bayley saved Banks from Naomi’s FTG to set up a Bank Statement that snuffed out The Glow. But Lacey Evans proved a tougher nut to crack. A timely dodge by The Sassy Southern Belle led to an accidental Hug on Boss maneuver, and an irate Banks was dropped like a rock with the Woman’s Right moments later.
The Boss lingered just out of view at ringside and provided a crucial assist to help Bayley pin Evans by administering a sneak-attack Backstabber to prevent a Woman’s Right. The final moments of the match showed Banks handing Bayley her title, her glare somewhat steely and notably lingering on the championship — as sure a sign as any that their friendship remains strong.
Then again, she might just want the title for herself. But that’s a question for another day.
