Are WWE’s women subject to colorism? Over the course of the last 8-9 months, race has reared itself into the consciousness of women’s wrestling fandom, it started with Gail Kim making her feelings on WWE’s alleged racist attitudes clear. After Asuka’s shoddy treatment, word was that her language barrier was a problem. Many fans juxtaposed … Read more
In a recent interview with Express Sport, WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Billie Kay and Peyton Royce claimed that they didn’t see or hear anything in regards to rumors of a backstage tantrum on the part of Sasha Banks and Bayley. ““Immediately after the match we were all in tears, all crying,” Royce said. “Just … Read more
Short title reigns are an issue that has consistently plagued WWE. Wrestling is unpredictable and it is normal for things to not go as planned. For example, Naomi’s first reign as SmackDown Women’s Champion only lasted 9 days because it cut short due to an injury. That is an exception, but WWE seems to like … Read more
Earlier this week, Becky Lynch participated in an interview with Sports Illustrated, where she spoke on numerous topics. Among other things, The Man took the opportunity to challenged Sasha Banks again. “Come fight me, Sasha,” said Lynch. “At one time, Sasha Banks was the top dog, she was ‘The Boss,’ but Sasha’s fallen from grace. … Read more
Money in the Bank is quickly approaching. WWE announced the participants last week. Monday, Wrestling Inc. reported the projected favorites to win this highly anticipated match. Surprisingly, a name that topped the list was Sasha Banks, who as of writing this, isn’t in the ladder match. Banks has been missing from WWE television since WrestleMania. … Read more
Sasha Banks has been MIA since she and Bayley lost the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships to The IIconics Wrestlemania 35. Rumors have swirled about her for the last few weeks. Some say the former Raw Women’s Champion is taking a sabbatical. Others claim she wanted to quit, and WWE is giving her a break. … Read more
Money in the Bank is just a few weeks away. The event will take place on May 19, earlier than its usual placement on the calendar. The highlight of the card, the Money in the Bank ladder match, grants the winner an opportunity to face the champion of their choosing. Two years ago, women were … Read more
Sasha Banks’ future with WWE is still unknown. According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer, she and the company are currently at a stalemate. Banks has been on hiatus since the Raw after WrestleMania. It was previously rumored that she was unhappy about having to drop the Women’s Tag title at the big event … Read more
There’s a new twist to the Sasha Banks situation. According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the popular tandem known as the Boss ‘N’ Hug Connection weren’t made aware that they would drop the titles or split up until the day of WrestleMania 35. Further muddying the waters of this story was the … Read more
The Superstar Shake-Up is just a few days away, meaning any wrestler could move to a different brand. After WrestleMania, WWE starts fresh with new storylines and competition for both brands. Becky Lynch currently holds both women’s titles, which opens the playing field for any woman on either roster to step up. New faces are … Read more
After canceling an appearance on The Wendy Williams Show earlier this week, reports from Fightful seem to indicate that Sasha Banks may want to leave WWE. Sasha and her tag team partner, Bayley, collectively known as the Boss ‘N’ Hug Connection, dropped the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships at WrestleMania to the IIconics—just two months … Read more
Tonight, the Women’s Tag Team Championships were on the line for the first time in WrestleMania history. The Boss ‘N’ Hug connection defended their titles in a fatal four-way match against the Divas of Doom, the IIconics, and the team of Tamina and Nia Jax. In a shocking finish, the IIconics overcame the odds to … Read more
Sasha Banks and Bayley will compete in their biggest title defense this Sunday at WrestleMania. Their opponents in the fatal four-way are the IIconics, the returning Divas of Doom, and the team of Nia Jax and Tamina. Any of these talented teams could possibly win this match. So who should win? The Boss ‘n’ Hug … Read more
In the last five years, the WWE women’s division has grown leaps and bounds from the way it used to be presented. The drastic change in the impact and quality of their appearances at the company’s biggest event of the year, WrestleMania, is a definite indication. WrestleMania 35 is this Sunday and it will feature … Read more
WrestleMania is just a week away and the go-home RAW is this Monday. The Women’s Tag Team Champions, the Boss ‘N’ Hug Connection (Sasha Banks and Bayley), are set to defend their titles in a fatal four-way match at WrestleMania. WWE have just announced a preview for this match that will take place on RAW. … Read more
Sasha Banks recently spoke to Sportskeeda about her love for Eddie Guerrero and her strong bond with his family. The topic stemmed from Banks and Vickie Guerrero’s emotional sit down prior to the 2018 Royal Rumble, where both women participated. Banks elaborated on their relationship means to her. “Vickie has been nothing but amazing to … Read more
This match has been brewing in the works for the past month now, but WWE officially announced it through their WrestleMania Twitter page once Monday Night Raw went off the air. The Boss ‘n’ Hug Connection will defend their Women’s Tag Team Titles against Nia Jax and Tamina, The IIconics and the Divas of Doom. … Read more
Last night at WWE Fastlane, Nia Jax and Tamina attacked WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Sasha Banks and Bayley after losing their title match. Beth Phoenix tried to intervene only to get laid out herself. Her best friend, Natalya, tried to make the save, only to get dropped for her troubles. Tonight on Raw, Nattie … Read more
Tonight at WWE Fastlane, Bayley and Sasha Banks successfully retained their WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships. However, the challengers Tamina and Nia Jax were sore losers by attacking the champions after the match. Beth Phoenix – who had been playing play-by-play commentary during the match – took exception with this lack of sportsmanship. She scolded … Read more
Last month, WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Bayley and Sasha Banks promised that they would defend their titles against competitors from all brands. That includes Raw, SmackDown and even NXT. As women of their word, the Boss ‘N’ Hug Connection made a surprise appearance at yesterday’s NXT Live house show in Largo, Florida. WWE posted … Read more
The Boss ‘N’ Hug Connection – made up of Bayley and Sasha Banks – are heading into their first title defense this Sunday at Fastlane. There, they will face the powerhouse team of Nia Jax and Tamina. Bayley and Banks won the first ever WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view this … Read more
Nia Jax recently appeared on the “I’m Mike Jones” podcast and opened up about Elimination Chamber and the Women’s Tag Team Championships. Jax and Tamina were one of the six teams to participate in last month’s first-ever Women’s Elimination Chamber match. The eventual winners, Sasha Banks and Bayley, outlasted the other five teams. Jax and … Read more
A new match was announced for Fastlane on tonight’s episode of Monday Night Raw. Sasha Banks and Bayley will defend the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship against Nia Jax and Tamina. This will be their first televised title defense since the Boss ‘N’ Hug Connection won the titles to become the inaugural champions back at … Read more
Last night during the NXT tapings at Full Sail, the newly crowned Women’s Tag Team Champions surprised the crowd. Sasha Banks and Bayley got a huge pop, according to those in attendance. As we reported this week, the Women’s Tag Team Championships will be defended on Raw, SmackDown and NXT. Boss ‘N’ Hug made that … Read more
Sasha Banks and Bayley emerged victorious in their Elimination Chamber match last Sunday to become the first ever WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions. On RAW this week, the Boss ‘N’ Hug Connection took to the crowd to recap their journey. During their celebration, they revealed that they will defend their titles not only on RAW, but … Read more
Elimination Chamber is over. Not only did WWE deliver us with another event on the Road to Wrestlemania, but they offered the fans a few talking points we are still discussing to this very morning. We were given two matches involving a staggering 14 different women; 17 if you count segments and that weird appearance … Read more