WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion Bianca Belair vs. Sasha Banks has been confirmed for this year’s SummerSlam.
WWE confirmed it on Friday’s episode of Smackdown when Banks did a promo about how she is back to reclaim the spotlight that she created and said she turned Belair from a rookie to a champion. Banks doesn’t appreciate the lack of gratitude for all the accolades and fame she has brought to Belair. This led to Belair coming out to challenge her to a title match at SummerSlam.
Banks returned to WWE television on the July 30th episode of SmackDown. A segment where Belair celebrated reaching 100 days as SmackDown Women’s Champion led Carmella and Zelina Vega wanting a title shot.
When they didn’t get what they wanted, they attacked the champion. Banks made her return to make the save. This led to a tag team match being made.
After teaming with Belair to defeat Carmella & Vega in the main event, Banks attacked Belair and beat her down. The show ended with Banks having Belair locked in the Banks Statement.
Belair won the SmackDown Women’s Championship by defeating Banks in the main event of WrestleMania 37 night one this April and had been off television since then.
