5 directions for Sasha Banks following Survivor Series 2021

At Survivor Series 2021, Sasha Banks appeared on Team SmackDown as they faced Team RAW. The Boss captained the team consisting of Shayna Baszler, Natalya, Shotzi and Toni Storm against Bianca Belair, Queen Zelina, Carmella, Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley.

In the end, Sasha was eliminated from the match-up thanks to her own team mate Shotzi, who The Boss has been feuding with. It allowed Shotzi, Shayna Baszler and Natalya to keep Sasha from re-entering the match and ultimately being counted out.

Now, with the RAW vs. SmackDown stuff out of the way, it is time for the former SmackDown Women's Champion to get back on track, but where does she start first? Let's take a look at five directions for Sasha Banks following Survivor Series 2021.

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#5 Sasha Banks could continue her feud with Shotzi

Ultimately, it was Shotzi's actions that cost Sasha Banks her place in leading SmackDown to victory at Survivor Series.

Shotzi has had it in for Sasha Banks since her first night on SmackDown following the rosters coming into place after the 2021 WWE Draft. Shotzi lost on that night to The Boss which resulted in her brutally assaulting The Boss.

Shotzi discussed turning on Sasha Banks following her assault:

"I am fed up, plain and simple. I am done being the happy and easy-going Shotzi. I have been screwed over on title opportunities over title opportunities. My tag partner [Tegan Nox] left me. I came here wanting to have fun and kick ass. Well, you know what, I haven’t had fun in a really long time.So, there’s just one thing left to do. Sasha [Banks] was my breaking point. And now, she’s my target. I’m not letting anyone walk over me anymore. I am running over everyone in my way!" Shotzi said. (h/t Sescoops)

It led to the former NXT Women's Tag Team champion declaring that she will do whatever it takes to get her hands on Sasha. The two met in the ring once again just days before Survivor Series, with Banks picking up the victory.

It appears that Shotzi is still holding a grudge following her actions during the women's 5-on-5 Survivor Series elimination match. Sasha Banks can't stand for what happened and needs to make sure that Shotzi pays for what she did.

Shotzi claimed that Sasha Banks was the target. The roles have now reversed as the target is firmly on the green-haired superstar.

#4 Sasha Banks could set her sights on the Royal Rumble

2021 is coming to an end, and it has been an indifferent year for Sasha Banks. She lost her SmackDown Women's Championship at WrestleMania and then found herself working her way back into the main event scene for the remainder of the year.

The focus for Banks now has to be on the Royal Rumble in January 2022. It is a match The Boss is yet to win. Over the next few weeks, she could prove to the WWE Universe that she is the best on the blue brand. Sasha could look to pick up wins over superstars in the SmackDown women's division, staking her claim to main-event WrestleMania in April.

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#3 Sasha Banks could look to form a tag team to help her fend off Shotzi

At Survivor Series 2021, not only did Shotzi turn on team captain Sasha Banks, but she was aided by Shayna Baszler and Natalya. The trio were responsible for Banks being counted out of the match.

The odds could become too much for The Boss to overcome and eventually she is going to have to seek some help. As it stands, with how thin the SmackDown women's roster is, especially with babyfaces, Aliyah is the best option.

Is Bayley ready to make a return yet? What a fitting return that would be to help her longtime friend and foe, even if it was just short term.

#2 Sasha Banks could be the first opponent for the debuting Xia Li

If Sasha Banks wants a real test on SmackDown moving forward, then look no further Xia Li. The Chinese superstar is having quite the introduction to the WWE Universe with some impressive vignettes and dubbing herself "The Protector."

What better way for the former NXT star to make her debut than by challenging The Boss? It would certainly be a great match for the WWE Universe, and they would be able to see what Xia Li is all about right off the bat.

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#1 Sasha Banks could challenge Charlotte Flair for the SmackDown Women's Championship

Just a couple of weeks ago, Charlotte Flair defended her SmackDown Women's Title on a run of house shows in the U.K. against Sasha Banks. The two put on a clinic in Manchester and showed just exactly why we need them to feud once again on television.

Of course, right now, it seems there's a queue to challenge The Queen, with Toni Storm staking her claim most recently. Sasha Banks will have no problem doing what she has to do to get her hands on Charlotte and her SmackDown Women's Title back. That could all start this week.