5 potential opponents for Sasha Banks outside  WWE

One of the biggest news stories to have come out of WrestleMania weekend is the situation surrounding Sasha Banks. It all started with Banks pulling out of an appearance at The Wendy Williams Show at the last minute due to personal reasons.

The Boss was reportedly very upset with the finish to the Women's Tag Team Championships and even tried to quit the company as she felt that she and Bayley should have a strong run with the titles to bring credibility to the newly-minted championships. But, the Boston-native wasn't granted her release as the management is asking her to take a few weeks to think about it, which is why she was not seen on the RAW after WrestleMania.

Despite being one of the torchbearers of the Women's Revolution in WWE, Sasha's career has been on a downhill for the past two and a half years. Her feud against Charlotte Flair in 2016 and the series of matches that the duo put up throughout the year would pave the way for women being in the main event spot. But, somewhere down the line, The Boss got lost in the shuffle and was reduced to being another face on RAW. She had to wait for another year and a half before finally getting a title opportunity against Ronda Rousey at the Royal Rumble.

Although she became the inaugural WWE Women's Tag Team Champions alongside Bayley, the duo couldn't elevate the championships as one would've hoped.

Banks is one of the best female performers in the company right now and losing her would be a huge blow to Vince McMahon & Co. Banks would be lapped up by independent promotions if she decides to leave WWE.

Here are five opponents for The Boss outside WWE:

#5 Gail Kim

Gail Kim is the first female superstar to be inducted into the TNA Wrestling Hall of Fame

A former Impact Knockouts Champion, Gail Kim has been the heart and soul of Impact's knockout division for the past few years. A record-seven time holder of the Knockouts title, Kim is also the first female inductee into the TNA Wrestling Hall of Fame. After retiring in November 2017, Kim would work as a producer at IMPACT Wrestling, a position she still holds.

Kim is also known for her tenure with the WWE from 2002 to 2004 and 2008 to 2011. Kim became the first female superstar to win a championship on her debut. She won by winning a seven-woman battle royale on a June 2003 episode of RAW. Kim would hold on to the title for a month before losing it to Molly Holly.

Kim would be unceremoniously released by the company in November 2004 as a result of cost cutting but would once again return to the company in 2008. Things never really took off for Gail during her second stint with the company as she was put in ridiculous and meaningless storylines and feuds, one of which saw her becoming the on-screen girlfriend of Daniel Bryan. Gail would once again leave the company after eliminating herself during a battle royale on August 2011 episode of RAW. On August 5, 2011, Kim would officially announce via Twitter that she had quit the company after the incident.

One could only imagine the kind of matches that Kim would've had, had she been a part of the current WWE female roster. Kim recently came out of retirement and will be facing off against Tessa Blanchard at Impact's Rebellion on April 28.

Gail Kim vs Sasha Banks is a dream match that any wrestling fan would love to see. Both these ladies are known for their incredible athleticism and never say die attitude. It will be quite a sight to see this duo lock horns inside the squared circle.

#4 Sumie Sakai

Sakai was the inaugural Women of Honor World Champion

A two-decade veteran of the squared circle, Sumie Sakai is one of the most recognized faces on the independent circuit. The Japanese star has worked for almost all of the major independent promotions both in her home country, Japan and in the United States. She has also dabbled in Mixed Martial Arts with a 2-4 record.

Sakai has been a legend and a trailblazer in the independent scene and was one of the first Joshi wrestlers to truly make it in North America. She is also the inaugural holder of Ring of Honor's Women of Honor Championship.

Banks, on the other hand, has also built quite a resume for herself during her time in WWE. She is a former WWE Women's Tag Team Champion, NXT Women's Champion and a four-time RAW Women's Champion. Much like Sakai, Banks has also been a trailblazer.

A match between Sakai and Banks is something that wrestling fans would love to see, given the kind of impact that both these women have had on women's wrestling. Both Banks and Sakai are known to be submission specialists. Expect to see a lot of submission holds and incredible athleticism, if these two were to ever cross paths.

#3 Bea Priestley

Bea Priestley is one of the most recognized faces on the British independent circuit

Debuting in the year 2015, Bea Priestley has quickly become a staple in all the major independent promotions around the world. The 23-year old Brit has won multiple championships all around the world and is currently one of the top female stars in the independent circuit. Priestley is a former Defiant Wrestling And WOS Women's Champion and has also won the Goddesses of Stardom Tag League in 2017 alongside Kelly Klien.

Priestley is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and will be making her debut at the promotion's Fight For the Fallen event on July 13. Priestley is reported to have turned down a contract from WWE before signing with AEW.

Priestley vs Banks is a match that we personally would like to see if Banks were to leave WWE for newer pastures. The styles of both these ladies would mesh together and both of them have the ability to put on excellent matches. This one would be a barnburner for sure.

#2 Britt Baker

Baker is going to be a huge star in AEW's female division

One name whose stock has been on the rise is that of Britt Baker or rather Dr. Britt Baker. Baker was announced as one of the female signees of All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Baker was introduced as an AEW superstar on AEW's January 8 rally in Jacksonville, Florida. In addition to being a professional wrestler, Baker is a practicing dentist and is in a relationship with NXT Superstar, Adam Cole.

Despite making her wrestling debut in 2015, Baker has been able to make to quite a mark during her time in the independent circuit. She burst on the wrestling landscape as part of the Fatal Four-way match at All In last September which also included Chelsea Green, Tessa Blanchard, and Madison Rayne.

If Sasha does end up leaving WWE and becoming a free agent, AEW would be one of the companies vying for her services. Although AEW has a solid women's roster, it is missing a huge name who can draw crowds and bolster TV ratings. Banks would be a perfect fit for AEW in that regard as she is one of the most bankable (pun intended) female stars in the business right now. Her facing off against Baker could be a huge money spinner for Cody & Co.

#1 Tessa Blanchard

The daughter of Tully Blanchard is destined for greatness inside the squared circle

One of the hottest female stars in wrestling right now, the sky seems to be the limit for the daughter of Tully Blanchard. The former Impact Knockouts Champion has become one of the biggest stars in the company and has been at the top of her game during her time in the Impact Zone. Tessa Blanchard captured the Knockouts Championship mere months after debuting in the company and went on hold it for 147 days before losing it Taya Valkyrie at Impact's Homecoming event.

She is also the current Women of Wrestling (WOW) World Champion which she won after defeating Jungle Grrrl. Blanchard has also appeared on WWE TV was part of the inaugural Mae Young Classic in 2017 and also as an enhancement talent on NXT.

Both Banks and Blanchard are great heels and can play the character of a cocky, arrogant and loud-mouth bully to perfection. They are two of the most athletic female performers on the planet today and it will be quite a sight to see these two women square off against one another.