Bayley’s attack on Kairi Sane forced Asuka to give up the Raw Women’s title in order to make sure her friend was okay. In order to get a rematch against the current champ Sasha Banks at SummerSlam, the Empress had to deal with Banks’ bestie.
It wasn’t easy. And it involved as much interference from The Boss as you’d expect. But it was the kickass match we’d expect from Asuka & Bayley.
Even with the odds stacked against her, @WWEAsuka refuses to leave #WWERaw tonight without her title opportunity at #SummerSlam. pic.twitter.com/RlZNztvcJ2
— WWE (@WWE) August 11, 2020
But when the Role Model decided to mock Sane instead of finishing Asuka, it created an opening. The Japanese Superstar countered a Sliding D into her Asuka Lock, and Bayley tapped. Banks tried for a sneak attack after the bell to no avail.
Can't decide what's more beautiful, that transition into the Asukalock or seeing @WWEAsuka get revenge on @ItsBayleyWWE and @SashaBanksWWE.#WWERaw #MustBeMonday pic.twitter.com/hh5M5QerCk
— USA Network (@USA_Network) August 11, 2020
Is Sasha facing another short reign? What’s the status of the Two Woman Power Trip’s friendship after this?
Ponder that while you’re checking out the updated SummerSlam card.
- Braun Strowman (c) vs. The Fiend for the Universal championship
- Randy Orton vs. Drew McIntyre (c) for the WWE title
- Asuka vs. Sasha Banks (c) for the Raw Women’s championship
- Apollo Crews (c) vs. MVP for the United States title
- The Street Profits (c) vs. Andrade & Angel Garza for the Raw tag team championship
- Dominik Mysterio vs. Seth Rollins
Get complete Raw results and coverage of this week’s show here.