Io Shirai beats Sasha Banks at the Great American Bash

Io Shirai beats Sasha Banks at the Great American Bash. Shirai and Banks main evented the first week of the WWE Special.

The first week of the Great American Bash came to a close with WWE NXT Women’s Champion beating Sasha Banks in the main event, Shirai had a little help her way though. Banks’ Extreme Rules opponent Asuka interfered to hand her compatriot the victory.

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Asuka appeared from under the ring to spray the Green mist onto an unsuspecting Banks’ face. Shirai took advantage of the situation to land a Moonsault and seal the victory.

Sasha Banks vs Asuka Storyline furthered

A very clever piece of booking to bring a brilliant show to an end.

Sasha is booked to face Asuka for the WWE Raw Women’s Championship at Extreme Rules. Io Shirai on the other hand, recently won the NXT Women Championship. Neither could afford to lose clean without it affecting their momentum.

Asuka’s interference allows Shirai to maintain her momentum while furthering her own storyline with Banks. Banks does not lose any credibility as a challenger and has more reasons to antagonize Asuka heading into Extreme Rules.

Shirai will now defend her title against Tegan Nox who won a fatal four way elimination match to become the number 1 contender.

Earlier in the match, Sasha made a grand entrance in a fancy white car alongside Bayley and her dog Ryu.

The Great American Bash will continue next week as well. It will feature the winner take all clash between NXT Champion Adam Cole and NXT North American Champion Keith Lee among other exciting matches.

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