Ever since Triple H’s creative reign began, WWE has been experiencing another golden era, with some of the most creatively interwoven stories. However, despite the absence of Vince McMahon, The Game failed to bring Sasha Banks back to the company.
The tag team of Sasha Banks and Naomi decided on walking out of the company earlier this year, after a tussle with the management. Since that day, it was the last appearance of the duo on television. While Naomi was rarely in the public eye, Banks appeared a lot, publicly.
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However, recently Banks shocked the world, with a major appearance. While there were speculations occurring of Banks heading towards Japan, it was proved true. The former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion proved the rumors to be true, as she landed in Japan.
Sasha Banks made her way to Japan in a completely new look, attire and hair. She confronted Champion Kairi Sane and demolished her with her new finisher. However, while Banks now went with a new name, Mercedes Mone, it was her new finisher that failed to make a mark.
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Mone had a terrible botch while attempting her new finisher. The move lacked impact and looked extremely lousy.
NJPW get your money back, cause Sasha Banks AKA Mercedes Mone isn't it#wk17 pic.twitter.com/SuXDpMuZox
— Deen TV (@DeenTVBarbarian) January 4, 2023
The entire segment looked uncomfortable to watch. After a much hyped return, fans were expecting something better. However, all they received was a failed finishing move with zero impact.
Fans react to Sasha Bank’s return in Japan and her finisher botch
Sasha Banks has been trending for a long time, and fans had something better in their mind, while expecting her return. While it is now confirmed that she made her way to Japan; it was her impact less debut that had the fans concerned.
The Japanese crowd was dead silent during the entire segment, and to top it off, Banks ended up with a botch. While all of these are part of the game, Sasha Banks aka Mercedes Mone now to needs to jump back up stronger.
"In San Jose, I'm gonna leave you bankrupt, bitch. You can bank on that"
Mercedes Mone vs. Kairi Sane is set for February 18 pic.twitter.com/oSTYxzeYqw
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) January 4, 2023
That was pretty underwhelming 🤔
— Tee Oh (@teeoh2xoh) January 4, 2023
Ahh yeah it was rough looked like she botched a new finish
— HEY YO! (@stillwork4beccy) January 4, 2023
I really wanted to like that. I really did.
— Jason Buffer (@the_buff_says) January 4, 2023
She did one move and botched it hahahah
— Robert Dagostino (@Flobs2750) January 4, 2023
guessing she was crazy nervous, because that whole thing was rough
— Matt 👉🏻🤪 | 🥀 (@FBR_MC) January 4, 2023
Felt bad when she didn't execute her new move that well, the gory special into the facebuster/submission thing
— No More BS Grizz (@Grizzexploder) January 4, 2023
can't even put a name on it 'cause I have no clue what it was supposed to be
— Matt 👉🏻🤪 | 🥀 (@FBR_MC) January 4, 2023
Ngl this was mid af 😭
— DG Fernact (@FernactTwitch) January 4, 2023
was she drunk? 🤣
— 🅿️ (@PaullyWrasslin) January 4, 2023
Her promo delivery seemed a ff. And the finisher didn’t look like it landed right. Probably cuz she’s wearing heels. Nonetheless I’m excited to see what her future has in store
— Robert Guerrero (@Bobby_Danielz) January 4, 2023
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Would have preferred an intense stare down and an easy transition into the bank statement. No promos yet, new moves or anything too over the top. She was visibly nervous (very understandable) and it may have got in her way.
— Sir Brown Skin ⚔️ (@TrollPolice17) January 4, 2023
Fans all over the world were waiting for Banks to finally return to wrestling after such a long hiatus. However, it now seems the ring rust got to her first, and ruined her whole comeback sequence. Such a major botch on her return to wrestling is bound to ruin her image.
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However, her strong base is credible enough for her, and supports her with a good backing. Despite the botch, fans are still awaiting Banks to face Kairi.
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