5 Reasons why Sasha Banks deserves to win the Money in the Bank briefcase

It's been a mixed bag of a journey for Sasha Banks ever since she made her return on the RAW after SummerSlam last year. She was embroiled in an impeccable feud with Becky Lynch before she made the move to SmackDown as a part of the WWE Draft.

Ever since The Legit Boss moved to the Blue brand, things started slowing down for her. She was involved in a rather drawn-out storyline also involving Bayley and Lacey Evans but hasn't really been a part of anything compelling since, even missing Royal Rumble earlier this year.

However, Sasha Banks seems to have some direction now. She was a part of the Fatal 5-Way Elimination Challenge for the SmackDown Women's Championship at WrestleMania 36 and is now set to take on Evans for a shot at the Money in the Bank briefcase.

Let us then look at five reasons why Sasha Banks should not only win her qualifier next week on SmackDown, but also the eventual match for the briefcase.

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#5 About time she gets a title match

Sasha Banks has been out of the limelight for far too long

Sasha Banks is a part of the Four Horsewomen of WWE, a group largely responsible for the women's revolution in the company. She's one of the biggest names in WWE's women's division and deserves to be in meaningful feuds as regularly as possible.

As established already, Sasha Banks hasn't been involved in captivating storylines of her own since she made the switch to SmackDown. Banks has mostly played second-fiddle to Bayley with whom she's pledged her allegiance.

Yes, she did get a title shot at WrestleMania, but she was simply thrown in to make the numbers for the five-woman elimination match, without much of a build.

Allowing The Legit Boss to win the Money in the Bank briefcase allows her an escape route of sorts. Although recent events suggest that Banks and Bayley are headed towards an eventual split or even an altercation, we're not really sure if WWE Creative will go through with it.

And if they don't, giving Sasha the briefcase simply allows her to move on without all the drama of her turning on Bayley or vice-versa.

#4 One of the biggest draws for the women's match

Sasha Banks is known for making headlines

So far, four Superstars have qualified for the Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match, namely Asuka, Shayna Baszler, Nia Jax, and Dana Brooke.

Add Sasha Banks to that list and she's easily the most well-known figure among the bunch. She certainly adds more value to the match as compared to Lacey Evans whom The Legit Boss will face in a qualifier for Money in the Bank.

With no disrespect to the Sassy Southern Belle as a performer, she's not nearly as popular as Sasha Banks. Sure, Banks might not be the hottest crowd favorite given the momentum that Asuka has picked up in the last month or so. However, there's no denying that she would draw in viewers given her long-standing name and her reputation as a brilliant performer.

Thus, having Banks dominate and win the whole thing only makes sense. Let's not forget that not long time ago, Banks was a hot favorite for winning the Women's Royal Rumble match. Maybe this time, she can win the MITB briefcase and get her shot at a title.

#3 Only credible challenger for Bayley on SmackDown

There's no one left for Bayley after Tamina

Assuming that brand restrictions are still in place as far as cashing in the Money in the Bank briefcase is considered, if Sasha Banks does win the briefcase, she would have no choice but to go after the SmackDown Women's Championship.

Like I've already mentioned, giving the briefcase to Banks acts as an escape route for her and allows her to finally go after a title. On top of that, Sasha Banks vs Bayley is a feud that needs to happen because she's the only credible challenger for that title left on SmackDown.

Bayley's reign as the women's champion on the Blue brand is coming close to completing a full year and she's already successfully overcome all competition she's faced so far.

She's set to face Tamina at Money in the Bank but it doesn't particularly feel that it would result in the SmackDown Women's Championship changing hands, despite the threat that the challenger possesses. So it only makes sense to give Banks a chance after that match.

#2 Chance to become Grand Slam Champion

Banks has won multiple titles during her WWE career

Sasha Banks has had a long and storied career in the WWE, ever since she made her NXT debut back in 2012. Over the several years that she's been a part of the company, she's enthralled fans the world over with some spectacular matches.

It's simply impossible to talk about the greatest wrestling matches of the last decade and not mention Sasha Banks vs Bayley from NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn in 2015.

Sasha Banks has also made the most of her opportunities, winning multiple titles in the process. She's a former NXT Champion, a four-time RAW Women's Champion, as well as the inaugural Women's Tag Team Champion, a title she won with Bayley. Sasha has won every title that's been there for the taking, all but one of course.

Sasha Banks is yet to win the SmackDown Women's Championship. If she manages to do that, she would become only the second woman Grand Slam Champion in WWE history after who else, Bayley. Since her WWE career has been so intertwined with that of Bayley, it's only fair that The Legit Boss gets a chance to add to her legacy against her.

#1 To turn her face organically

Both Sasha and Bayley are heels right now

A major predicament that WWE Creative is facing in possibly building a Sasha Banks vs Bayley feud is that both women are heels at the moment.

As pointed out by my friend and Sportskeeda's own Riju Dasgupta in one of his articles, either Superstar turning on the other does not establish a clear babyface. So the best way forward is to allow Sasha Banks to tough it out in the ring and win the crowd over with her performances and passionate promos.

Banks won't get a better opportunity than Money in the Bank for the same. She can overcome multiple setbacks during the match to eventually land the briefcase.

We've already seen how current WWE Champion Drew McIntyre became a fan-favorite after eliminating Brock Lesnar during this year's Men's Royal Rumble Match before going on to win the whole thing.

The Legit Boss also needs a few similar moments to endear herself to the crowd. And once she has been established as the clear babyface, with the Money in the Bank briefcase in her hand, Sasha Banks would have a clear pathway for starting another feud with Bayley.