WWE Crown Jewel 2021: 5 reasons Sasha Banks should become SmackDown Women's Champion 

WWE is making their first trip to the Middle East this week after more than a year of being grounded due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Crown Jewel is set to take place on Thursday live from Mohammed Abdu Arena on the Boulevard in Saudi Arabia and boasts some interesting matchups. Several WWE titles will be on the line, including the SmackDown Women's Championship, defended by Becky Lynch.

Bianca Belair and Sasha Banks step up to the challenge of The Man for the first time in the Middle East and either of these three women could come out on top.

Sasha Banks is the most likely victor and here are five reasons why The Boss should reign supreme in Saudi Arabia.

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#5. The Boss deserves to be the woman to lead WWE SmackDown

The Four Horsewomen of NXT have changed the face of WWE's Women's Division over the past six years and both Becky Lynch and Charlotte have been well awarded for their part in it.

Bayley was recently sidelined otherwise she would have been part of the conversation. But Sasha Banks also deserves to be at the top level of the company.

Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch were the first women to main event WrestleMania, something that Banks did earlier this year. Banks has wrestled inside Hell in a Cell more times than any other woman and has stepped up the women's division.

The Boss deserves to be the one to take SmackDown into its next era. Whilst WWE is slowly pushing The Queen to beat her father's long-standing record of most title wins, it's time that someone else was able to take her crown.

Sasha Banks can bring something new and different to the main roster. She would also be the perfect mentor for the younger stars coming through the ranks.

#4. Sasha Banks deserves her rematch for WWE SmackDown Women's Championship

Sasha Banks was set to challenge Bianca Belair for the SmackDown Women's Championship back at WWE SummerSlam before she was sidelined.

It's unclear why Banks took time away from WWE TV, but she was never handed a rematch for her title loss at this year's WrestleMania.

Banks' absence at SummerSlam is why Lynch returned and won the SmackDown Women's Championship.

Banks deserves her rematch at Crown Jewel and as the only SmackDown superstar in the match, it makes sense that she should walk out of Saudi Arabia with the title.

#3. Charlotte Flair vs. Sasha Banks should be the next storyline on WWE SmackDown

Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks have crossed paths in WWE several times. Back in 2015, the two women had an intense rivalry until they finally drifted apart.

Following the 2021 WWE Draft, the two women found themselves on the same brand once again. Banks and Flair are the headliners of the Blue Brand.

Banks could become Women's Champion on Thursday night and go on a long run that ends with a match against Charlotte at WrestleMania next year.

The Boss vs. The Queen is a must-watch match. However, the Champion might defend the title against the winner of The Queen's Crown first before this storyline takes place.

#2. A possible feud between Shayna Baszler and Sasha Banks on WWE SmackDown

Shayna Baszler is currently the favorite to win WWE's first-ever Queen's Crown Tournament. The winner might challenge the SmackDown Women's Champion.

The Queen of Spades has never been Women's Champion. As a heel, Baszler's feud with fellow heel Charlotte. Hence, she can choose Banks as her next target.

The WWE Universe has seen The Boss come out on top against the most unlikely of challengers. Both Sasha Banks and Shayna Baszler have recently been overlooked in favor of other stars in the division.

SmackDown is the land of opportunity and if Banks leaves Saudi Arabia with the Women's Championship then she could be setting up a show-stealing feud with The Submission Magician.

#1. Sasha Banks must win the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship in Saudi Arabia

Becky Lynch and Bianca Belair are now both WWE RAW Superstars. Given the setup of the brands, it's highly unlikely that either of the two women will be drafted back to SmackDown as the Champion.

The company scheduled the match before the draft, making it clear that Sasha Banks will be the only woman who should be the winner.

Even though the draft took place several weeks ago, the moves are not made official until Crown Jewel. If anyone else wins this match, the brand will have to swap titles similar to The New Day and The Street Profits.

This wouldn't help the Women's Division at all, since Flair and Lynch are long-standing rivals and at present are both heels. Meanwhile, Sasha winning the title would be much appreciated by the fans as well.