The latest RAW episode had a power-packed main event match schedule for the night. It was a six-pack challenge between Sasha Banks, Naomi, Becky Lynch, Asuka, Doudrop, and Nikki A.S.H. The winner of the match would face Bianca Belair at Hell in a Cell for RAW Women’s Title.
Surprisingly, midway through the show, the six-pack challenge match was turned into a singles match between Becky Lynch and Asuka with the same stipulation. This was reportedly down because Sasha Banks and Naomi left RAW abruptly.
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This was a surprise to everyone after they changed the scheduled match. It also disappointed some fans as they were rooting for Sasha Banks.
WWE issued a statement regarding Sasha Banks and Naomi walking out
WWE later issued a statement regarding the sudden leaving of the Women’s Tag Team Champions midway through the show. WWE shared the statement on his Twitter.
The statement says, “When Sasha Banks and Naomi arrived at the arena this afternoon, they were informed of their participation in the main event of tonight’s Monday Night Raw.
During the broadcast, they walked into WWE Head of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis’ office with their suitcases in hand, placed their tag team championship belts on his desk and walked out.
Official WWE statement on Sasha Banks & Naomi https://t.co/TbehKPdAfD
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2022
They claimed they weren’t respected enough as tag team champions. And even though they had eight hours to rehearse and construct their match, they claimed they were uncomfortable in the ring with two of their opponents – even though they’d had matches with those individuals in the past with no consequence.
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Monday Night Raw is a scripted live TV show, whose characters are expected to perform the requirements of their contract. We regret we were unable to deliver, as advertised, tonight’s main event.”
It was a surprising move by Banks and Naomi. Even though some fans are calling this “A BOSS” move by the Women’s tag team champions, nobody saw this coming. According to Fightful.com, Naomi was scheduled to win the match tonight.
Wrestling fans go berserk after Banks and Naomi walks out midway on RAW
Source notes the WWE statement regarding the Sasha / Naomi walkout is just the baseline of the details. The tension leading up to the walkout was palpable all day, with both superstars upset at something that transpired. More details will come out in due time on this.
— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) May 17, 2022
This shit is crazy.. if Sasha put over charlotte, becky, Bianca, Liv, Bayley, Asuka, AND Nia’s ass (who she didn't like) why the hell wouldn't she put over Naomi who left WITH her?? Are y’all dumb? Make it make sense! @SashaBanksWWE keep your FOOT on their necks fav #SashaBanks
— ⱽᴵᴿᴳᴼᴬᵀ👑✨ (@YourManLovesDre) May 17, 2022
Say goodbye to Sasha Banks and Naomi! #OOC
— Christian Underwood RP (@SCWChristian) May 17, 2022
I don't watch WWE so Im no kind of fan of Sasha or Naomi and that's no judgment on them I just refuse to watch but even I know that Sasha Banks is a major ratings draw.
She should have say over her booking. She's a bigger star than the women their pushing and used like shit.— Jose (@remixsnub) May 17, 2022
I stand by Sasha Banks and Naomi.
— BostonsBossWWE (@BostonsBossWWE) May 17, 2022
WOW! Sasha Banks and Naomi walked out on RAW! I hope Naomi thought this through. Sasha has enough clout and options to do this. But now that I think about it could this be a move to cause Naomi to have a change of attitude (heel move) and join the Bloodline!
— 715popi56 (@715popi561) May 17, 2022
WWE acknowledges the walking away of Sasha Banks and Naomi on the LIVE show when RAW commentator said, “Sasha and Naomi unprofessionally left the arena,” on commentary.
Banks went to share a tweet after walking out of the show. Her tweet said, “Believe this time
That I’m taking it personal ⭐️”
Believe this time
That I’m taking it personal ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/4LuSgUMSRy— Mercedes Varnado (@SashaBanksWWE) April 11, 2022
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Sasha Banks reportedly has unfollowed some of the WWE accounts on Twitter. While this may or may not be related to her walking out of Monday’s RAW. The Boss has unfollowed the handles of WWE, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, Bayley, Becky Lynch, The Usos, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns.
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