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The latest episode of Friday Night SmackDown saw Sasha Banks and Bayley interrupt the special edition of 'Moment of Bliss' with New Day as the guests.
The two best friends took massive jibes at the Women's Tag Team Champions, Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross which led to an impromptu match between the Legit Boss and Little Miss Bliss with their partners in the commentary box.
After a highly entertaining match, both due to the in-ring action, as well as the stuff that was going at ringside with Nikki, Bayley, Michael Cole, and Corey Graves, it was Sasha Banks who emerged victorious after some outside interference. She picked up the win over the Goddess after pinning her via a roll-up!
As a result of the same, WWE has announced that next week on SmackDown, Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross will defend their Women's Tag Team Championships against the Boss n Hug connection - Sasha Banks and Bayley. Can we see new champions being crowned on the blue brand next week, and if yes what could be the aftermath?
Let's take a look at five things that could happen if Sasha Banks and Bayley become the new Women's Tag Team Champions. Be sure to comment down and let us know your thoughts and opinions on the same.
#5 A triple threat at WWE Backlash for the titles
A couple of weeks ago on Monday Night RAW, the IIconics returned to action and picked up a win over Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross to get themselves a title opportunity against the champions.
The following week, during the Women's Tag Team Championship match, the IIconics lost by disqualification when Peyton Royce couldn't control herself and the referee stopped the match, handing the victory to the champions.
While Billie Kay slapped her partner backstage, the two former Women's Tag Team Champions are all fired up to get their hands back on the titles. With Sasha Banks and Bayley now involved in the mix, and if they walk out as the new champions next week on SmackDown, we might just see a triple threat at WWE Backlash next month between the three teams involved.
#4 Bayley 2 Belts
Bayley has done such an exceptional job as a heel recently that it's tough to believe that she was once one of the most loved (and huggable) WWE Superstar on the roster. Being the first women's Grand Slam Champion in WWE history, the current SmackDown Women's Champion has held her title for a long time.
She can often be heard claiming herself to be the greatest champion in the history of the brand. Imagine what would her reaction and attitude be if she becomes a double champion! No Woman has achieved this feat of holding the Women's Tag Team Championships while being the singles champion as well. Another accolade in Bayley's career?
While last year we saw Becky 2 Belts make history by becoming the first women to hold both the RAW and SmackDown Women's Championships at the same time, maybe we will soon be in the era of "Bayley 2 Belts".
Being one of the best female talents on the roster, it'll be great to see Bayley carry around two belts with her and Sasha Banks watching her back!
#3 The Boss n Hug Connection uplift the status of the Women's Tag Team Championships
Sasha Banks and Bayley mentioned on Friday Night SmackDown that it was due to them that the Women's Tag Team Championships arrived in WWE. While they have praised themselves on-screen numerous times being heels, this above statement is entirely true. Because of the effort that was put in by these two, WWE finally introduced a Championship for Women Tag Teams last year.
In fact, the Boss n Hug connection were the inaugural Champions as well, defeating six other teams at last year's Elimination Chamber PPV to win the titles.
They promised to be fighting Champions and defend the titles against every team on RAW, SmackDown, and even NXT. They did make a few appearances on the black and gold brand, but just when their title reign was starting to become solid, they lost it at WrestleMania 35 to the IIconics.
Since then, teams like Alexa Bliss-Nikki Cross, Asuka-Kairi Sane won the titles but were unable to uplift the status of the Championship. With a second reign with the Tag Titles, Sasha Banks and Bayley can pick up from where they left it last year and make it "THE" Championship in WWE.
#2 Bayley vs Sasha Banks possibly delayed until after SummerSlam
We all know a Bayley vs Sasha Banks feud is inevitable. WWE has been teasing it since probably what feels like an eternity now. But if the two end up getting their hands on the Women's Tag Team Championships, the feud might get delayed a bit.
As per the latest rumors, WWE might reportedly be planning to delay the rivalry between these two best friends until after Summerslam.
WWE wants to extend the feud, and sees more potential in drawing it out as opposed to rushing it. Whether this means WWE changes their plans remains to be seen, and our sources have said that while the match isn’t completely off the table right now, the company is considering other options for the SmackDown Women’s Championship at the show.
In the last few weeks, we have seen various Superstars take a dig at Sasha Banks by reminding her that she is just existing in the shadow of Bayley. Even on SmackDown tonight, Alexa Bliss pointed out how everyone present in the ring had a title around their waists, except Sasha.
A Tag Team Title victory would mean that the Legit Boss also gets a prize to show-off, leading to her and Bayley continuing their "we are the best" skit for some more time.
#1 A full-blown rivalry once they lose the Tag Team Championships
This was something that was speculated during their previous run as well. As mentioned earlier, Sasha Banks and Bayley were the inaugural WWE Women's Tag Team Champions but went on to lose the titles at WrestleMania 35 to the IIconics.
Many fans expected one of them to turn on the other after the incident, but that didn't happen as Sasha Banks had a long hiatus from the company after the Show of Shows last year.
If they manage to win the titles again from Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross, we could finally see the payoff that we didn't last year. We've previously seen how tag teams can split up because of jealousy and misunderstanding, and if the recent segments are any hint, Sasha Banks often looks fed up with Bayley's tantrums.
WWE could book them to have a decent run with the Tag Team Champioships only for them to lose it due to some misunderstanding in the ring. Bayley can then blame Sasha for her incompetence leading to the Legit Boss taking her out in frustration. All this would ultimately lead to a full-blown rivalry between the two best friends - something the fans can't wait to witness yet again!
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