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Night One of WrestleMania 37 is in the books, with Bianca Belair headlining the show by winning the SmackDown Women's Championship from Sasha Banks.
The whole card was filled with fun matches and moments, but the best came at the very end. For the first time in history, two African-American women main evented a pay-per-view in a title match. It truly was a magical moment.
Belair and Banks were visibly emotional at the start of the match, with the intensity growing towards a thrilling finale. The EST of WWE whipped The Legit Boss with her hair braid before hitting the KOD to stand victorious. She ended WrestleMania Saturday celebrating with the SmackDown Women's Title.
But where will the two 'Mania main-eventers go from here? Will their feud continue, or will they go their separate ways? WWE needs to have a solid plan for Belair for her title reign to be successful, while Banks herself needs to do something worthwhile in the aftermath of the most significant chapter in her storybook career.
Here are five directions Bianca Belair and Sasha Banks could go, either together or apart.
#5 Bianca Belair and Sasha Banks form an alliance based on respect
The opening moments of the SmackDown Women's Championship match at WrestleMania 37 saw Bianca Belair and Sasha Banks become visibly emotional at the history they were about to create. It was a genuine moment, made even better by the roar of the crowd at Raymond James Stadium.
Their match was intense, with the competition levels at a ridiculous high. Both women tried to outdo each other in the ring, with Belair winning the contest fair and square. Banks was also incredible, though. While she was the heel by default, The Legit Boss very much felt like a babyface.
Bonded by this incredible match and moment, Bianca Belair and Sasha Banks could become allies on SmackDown. They can build a proper on-screen friendship rooted in respect. It would be an act of humility from the former SmackDown Women's Champion, following a huge defeat at the Grandest Stage of Them All.
Banks and Belair could stamp their authority as the two biggest full-time female babyfaces in WWE, with an agreement between them. It does make sense, considering how big of a deal their WrestleMania match was.
#4 Bianca Belair's first feud as SmackDown Women's Champion is against Bayley
A possible alliance between Bianca Belair and Sasha Banks may factor into another match between the pair. Or, it could be more of a subtle aspect in their respective trajectories. In that case, the EST of WWE will need new opponents to defend the SmackDown Women's Championship against.
SmackDown's biggest female star, not named Sasha Banks or Bianca Belair, is Bayley. She barely featured on SmackDown leading up to WrestleMania but did show up on Night One of the big event. The Role Model clearly wanted to host 'Mania and might have a non-wrestling segment on Sunday night.
Bayley should undoubtedly be used as a prominent figure on SmackDown following the Show of Shows. She would be the perfect candidate to challenge Bianca Belair for the SmackDown Women's Title, with the guarantee of a good match right off the bat.
While the match may have happened earlier this year, Bayley and Belair are entertaining together. They could continue from where they left off, with both women having one win against each other. The first-ever women's Grand Slam winner would make Bianca Belair look amazing in victory.
#3 Sasha Banks is separated from Bianca Belair and drafted to RAW
After sharing such a beautiful moment at WrestleMania 37, WWE may want to hold off on increasing the magic between Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair. The company might separate the pair shortly after the Show of Shows.
WWE usually holds the Draft, or Superstar Shakeup, in the weeks after 'Mania. It has not been confirmed for this year but if it does happen, Banks might move away from SmackDown. It doesn't seem like she has all that much left to do on the blue brand anyway.
Bianca Belair could then carry the mantle of being the undisputed top woman on SmackDown, with a whole division looking to step up. Bayley could lead that charge underneath the EST of WWE. A few exciting match-ups await The Legit Boss if she moves to RAW.
Sasha Banks could feud with Rhea Ripley, who might become the RAW Women's Champion on Night Two of WrestleMania. Matches against Shayna Baszler, Naomi, and possible NXT call-up Io Shirai all sound exciting. WWE can always revisit her feud with Bianca Belair down the line, keeping it special in the process.
#2 Charlotte Flair is drafted to SmackDown and challenges Bianca Belair
Speaking of a possible WWE Draft after WrestleMania, Bianca Belair could welcome some new additions to the SmackDown women's division. One of the biggest names who could make the move from RAW is Charlotte Flair.
The Queen is not on the card for the Show of Shows, although an appearance on Night Two is not completely out of the question. If she does not show up to challenge Asuka or Rhea Ripley by the RAW after 'Mania, Charlotte might be on her way to SmackDown, provided WWE does hold a Draft.
A feud with the 11-time Women's Champion is an exciting prospect for Bianca Belair, who has already defeated two of the Four Horsewomen. The EST of WWE has unfinished business with Charlotte Flair, who soundly defeated her on NXT last year.
The potential downside to this is the possibility of Charlotte Flair beating Belair once again to win the SmackDown Women's Title. As long as the Champion retains her title, this is a feud that should happen soon. A win over the future Hall of Famer would be massive for Bianca Belair.
#1 Sasha Banks turns heel completely on Bianca Belair
WWE can go the 'respect' route with Bianca Belair and Sasha Banks. It would imitate real life. The company can also set them apart through a possible post-WrestleMania Draft. But what could set SmackDown on fire for the next few months is a proper heel turn from The Legit Boss.
Banks played the default heel during the match, which added to Belair's eventual victory. But she is still technically a babyface, for now. In the coming weeks, she could feign being happy for the new SmackDown Women's Champion, before snapping and attacking her.
After the two stole the show at WrestleMania, a heel turn for The Boss would keep the story going. She would blame Bianca Belair for ruining her WrestleMania moment. Sasha Banks is yet to win a match at the event. Additionally, she could be ticked off at the EST, especially after getting whipped with her hair braid.
This gives WWE an opportunity to right the wrongs of their story heading into WrestleMania. Banks and Belair could still have a fantastic feud, to go with their incredible chemistry in the ring. The former turning heel enables the company to tell a better story if it does continue.
Sasha Banks could even cheat to win back the SmackDown Women's Title, before Bianca Belair has the final say. The feud may already be over, with her standing tall at the end of WrestleMania. But if it continues, expect the EST of WWE to remain on top by the end of it.
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