Sasha Banks And Naomi are the current WWE woman’s tag team champions. On Night 2 of WrestleMania 38, Sasha Banks and Naomi won the Fatal 4-Way tag team match, becoming the WWE Women’s tag team champions. However, in the recent edition of Monday Night Raw, Banks and Naomi shocked the WWE universe as they walked out from the main event six-pack challenge match.
Sasha Banks, Naomi, Becky Lynch, Nikki A.S.H, Asuka, and Doudrop were scheduled to participate in a six-pack challenge match to become the WWE women’s championship contender. The winner of the match would then face WWE Raw Women’s champion, Bianca Belair, at Hell in a Cell. However, the match never happened as Banks and Naomi walked out.
Who will earn a shot at the #WWERaw Women's Title.
We'll find out TONIGHT! @USA_Network pic.twitter.com/G0bEGqRT3H
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2022
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There were numerous theories and questions about why they departed the building only minutes before the match. However, several reports emerged that provided some insight into why they walked out.
As per the Frightful Select reports, the duo was extremely unhappy with the RAW creative notions. Additionally, Banks and Naomi believed WWE was pushing them in a direction they didn’t like. Banks also went to Vince McMahon to express her displeasure. However, none of them was prepared to compromise. Frightful Select added that Naomi wasn’t actually involved in all the turmoil, but she and Banks departed before the event started. It seems like Naomi is showing support for her tag team partner.
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Additionally, according to Dave Meltzer, following their walkout from the main event match, Sasha Banks is now facing the heat backstage. Naomi was going to win the six-pack challenge match. As numerous reports are coming in, the picture of why they walked out is becoming clear.
Official WWE statement on Sasha Banks & Naomi
Sasha Banks and Naomi’s departure prompted WWE to release a statement immediately after the news broke. On Twitter, WWE said, “Official WWE statement on Sasha Banks & Naomi.”
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Official WWE statement on Sasha Banks & Naomi https://t.co/TbehKPdAfD
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2022
According to WWE, the Tag Team Champions claimed that they were not appreciated enough as tag team champions. In addition, despite having eight hours to get ready and rehearse for their bout, they left, placing their tag team championship belts on his desk.
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