As announced on Monday Night Raw, Sasha Banks will be squaring off against the monster among women, Nia Jax. The two are set to lock horns after Stephanie McMahon decided to sanction the match on Monday.
The bout puts the two biggest female stars outside of the title picture on the final card before WrestleMania. The match will probably open the PPV and set off the night at a good pace.
These are two very popular wrestlers that will not only produce a great match but will also provide stark implications for WrestleMania, possibly producing the next No. 1 contender. Many feel that Nia Jax should be victorious at Fastlane, as do I, for a plethora of reasons we'll delve into.
Here are 5 reasons why Nia Jax should defeat Sasha Banks at Fastlane.
#5 To continue Jax's dominance
Not one female has been able to stand toe to toe with Nia Jax ever since she started wrestling on the main roster. She's been snapping bones in half in every match she's had and it truly looks like her dominance may well continue for years to come.
The former plus-size model has been able to accompany her beautiful looks with devastating beatdowns.
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If we look at it from a long-term perspective, Nia Jax is the mountain that needs to be overcome in the future. She's the obstacle that a babyface will one day topple to become the WWE's next massive star.
Unfortunately for Sasha, she must play her role and act as a stepping stone for the ascendency of Nia Jax right now.
#4 Sasha's stock is dwindling
When you’re experiencing lows in the WWE, you truly are feeling the bottom of the ground.
Nowadays, when you watch The Boss on TV, she looks anything but the main event star she was when the draft first kicked in. Sometimes as a wrestler on the downward spiral, it's better to reach rock bottom before you eventually rebuild yourself.
Sasha Banks needs one last nail in the coffin to reach the bottom of the roster.
Getting destroyed and squashed by Nia Jax would confirm Banks’ status as one of the weakest in the Raw Women's division, which would mean that she could then start rebuilding towards the top with renewed passion.
#3 To help Jax become a main event star
Currently, Nia Jax is on the verge of becoming the breakout star of 2017. Her performances since the draft have gradually improved and it's only a matter of time before she becomes a main event draw. In WWE history, big monster type figures have always drawn crowds across the globe.
When a monster is built and pushed for a considerable amount of time, fans flock to see them. Take for example, Andre the Giant, the Big Show, The Undertaker and Kane, big WWE Superstars draw because of the aura that the WWE creates around their size.
Nia Jax is on her way to reaching that status and a win over one of the most famous females on the roster would allow Jax to become certified. Much like how Braun Strowman is now a main event star in the men’s division, Jax should be seen as the female equivalent.
#2 Push Sasha towards a heel turn
Ever since Charlotte pinned Sasha Banks to reclaim her Raw Women's Championship, Banks' career has been in a downward spiral.
Several injuries and TV losses have made her an irrelevant figure in the women's division. For The Boss to become a main event player again, she needs a turnaround in fortunes. A turnaround in fortunes that could only be facilitated by an epic heel turn.
Sasha Banks has had to sit back and watch her career stall while her best friend Bayley has ascended to the top of the division. There must come a time where the character says enough is enough and takes matters into their own hands. Sasha Banks needs to move to the dark side and turn heel.
A clean loss to Nia Jax should be the final straw for Sasha as the frustration finally overcomes her, pushing her towards the heel side of the company.
#1 To make her the No. 1 contender
There comes a time when a monster must translate their dominance into championship success.
Despite all her dominance and destruction, Nia Jax has never won a singles championship in the WWE. What's the point in having the ability to beat anybody on the roster but not having any title wins under your belt?
If Nia Jax were to pin Sasha Banks clean, it would legitimise her claim to the throne, the throne of the Women's division.
Beating a former 3-time Raw Women's champion sends Jax to the upper tier of the show. The win would then force Stephanie McMahon to sanction her as the No.1 contender, meaning either Bayley or Charlotte would fall and succumb to Jax's unrivalled superiority.
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