WWE fans were surprised to learn the news of Sasha Banks and Naomi walking out of The two were scheduled to compete in the main event, which was a six-pack challenge to determine the No. 1 contender for the Raw Women’s Championship. But the match had to be changed due to Banks and Naomi walking out because of their frustration with the tag team division. Banks and Naomi have been the Women’s Tag Team Champions since WrestleMania 38, which took place in April.
“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,” WWE’s statement said. “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. Monday Night Raw is a scripted live TV show, whose characters are expected to perform the requirements of their contract.” Here’s a look at fans showing support for Banks and Naomi.
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Incredible
One person wrote: “I still think they can mend this potentially, if Mustafa Ali is still with the company anything is possible (I know it’s 2 completely different situations but).”
Validated
The Twitter user continued: “And yes, the feud with Naomi vs Sonya was great but it didn’t go anywhere. The one good thing that came out of that feud was Naomi vs Charlotte because it was a pure display of Naomi’s talent against one of the biggest stars of the entire company.”
Stand With Them
One person wrote: “Well in the end of the day with or without them the show will move on.. Bigger stars have walked out and guesswhat, the show moved on.”
Proud
One person argued: “Main Evented wrestle mania as champion, multiple title reigns, Current champion, Naomi was set to win main event of raw and get a title shot at the next PPV. Entitled and unprofessional anyway you angle it.”
Wrestlers Come First
A fan wrote: “I completely understand Sasha and Naomi, but they have an obligation. I get it. They’re frustrated. But no one is bigger than WWE/any company. They’ll replace you. I hope it works out.”
Throwing Weight
One fan responded: “If Sasha’s gonna talk like a legit boss, she has to walk like one and man, did she ever. She said no and Naomi said ride or die and they dipped.”
Warning
And this fan wrote: “It’s funny that you shown her talking to Stone Cold because he said on numerous occasions that he regret taking his ball and going home and not doing business. You can love Sasha as a performer but objectively speaking that was unprofessional what she did. Fans paid to see her!”
