WWE Superstars Sasha Banks and Naomi walked out of the live taping of WWE Monday Night Raw on May 16 2022 when they were scheduled to perform in the show’s main event.
Sasha Banks/Naomi Walkout Details
WWE: Banks/Naomi Walkout Confirmed. “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.” [WWE]
Banks/Naomi Dropped Out Of Six-Woman Match. “The announced match was that Banks, Naomi, Becky Lynch, Asuka, Doudrop and Nikki A.S.H. were going to take part in a six-pack challenge match to determine the next person to face Bianca Belair for her Raw women’s championship at the Hell in a Cell pay-per-view later this month.” [NY Post]
WWE Raw Main Event Changed Due To Walkout. “The main event for tonight’s Monday Night Raw broadcast changed at the last minute to Becky Lynch vs. Asuka after two talents walked out late in the day as Raw went on the air in Norfolk, Virginia.” [PW Insider]
WWE Called Banks/Naomi “Unprofessional” On Air. “They just announced on air that Sasha and Naomi “unprofessionally” left the arena. Thank you, WWE for putting targets on Black women’s backs, instead of keeping things internal, knowing they will get harassed (racially) for it.” [SattaLaFleur]
WWE: Banks/Naomi Claim They Felt Disrespected. “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.” [WWE]
Report: WWE Superstars Have Negative Feelings About Banks. “On the latest Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer confirmed that there is a ton of heat on Sasha. There have been reports in the past that Sasha has had major disagreements with the folks in charge. The extent of Banks’ heat with management is unknown at this time.” [Ringside News]
Sasha Banks/Naomi Became First Black WWE Women’s Tag Teach Champions At Wrestlemania 38. “Night two of WrestleMania 38 saw Sasha Banks and Naomi become new WWE women’s tag team champions. In a digital exclusive, Banks and Naomi comment on becoming the first black tag team to win the titles, and how they hope to continue knocking down barriers and creating more opportunities going forward. Highlights from the interview are below.” [WrestlingHeadlines]
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