Published 13:55 IST, August 24th 2020

Asuka defeats Sasha Banks after losing to Bayley, becomes the new WWE RAW Women’s Champion

Asuka defeated Sasha Banks in an incredible title at WWE SummerSlam 2020 to become the new WWE RAW Women’s Champion, despite getting bested by Bayley earlier.

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Asuka entered WWE SummerSlam 2020 with conviction and proceeded to do exactly what she h promised weeks ago. She defeated Sasha Banks in an incredible title to become new WWE RAW Women’s champion despite getting bested by Bayley earlier in event. match was lapped up by fans and also teased start of highly-awaited Sasha Banks vs Bayley feud, which WWE Universe has been asking for years. Many praised WWE for ending Asuka vs Sasha Banks feud on a high te which was powered by an impressive storyline. According to various reports, Empress of Tomorrow will w start a feud with Shayna Baszler as former NXT Champion h anunced earlier that she will be going after winner of Asuka vs Sasha Banks match.

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WWE SummerSlam results: Bayley defeats Asuka to retain her title

Asuka started strong as she trapped Bayley in her submission hold, but WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion delivered a springboard stunner to take over. Bayley n hit Asuka with a Bayley-to-Belly, but challenger started building her momentum. Asuka delivered running hip attack but Bayley kicked out at two. Bayley n started targetting Asuka’s leg and drove her knee into steel steps. Asuka fought back again, but a distraction by Sasha Banks allowed Bayley to perform a roll-up to win match and retain her title. After match, Banks joined Bayley and punished Asuka, all in name of gaining a competitive edge over Empress ahe of her RAW Women’s Championship match.

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WWE SummerSlam results: Asuka defeats Sasha Banks to become champion

Sasha Banks wasted time in targetting Asuka’s left knee which was dealt with an injury earlier. However, Empress of Tomorrow fought back with some stiff kicks and later trapped champion in Asuka Lock. Sasha Banks soon recovered and caught Asuka with a hard right hand when Empress was climbing top rope. Sasha Banks tried to execute a superplex, but Asuka countered it with a DDT from top turnbuckle, which earned her a near-fall.

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Asuka unloed on champion, but a couple of minutes later, Boss delivered a modified Codebreaker, followed by a frog splash for two. Later in match, Asuka tried to trap Banks in Asuka Lock, but Boss countered with a Bank Statement. However, Asuka broke free and trapped Banks in her submission hold. Bayley tried to interfere but challenger hit her with a hip attack. Asuka countered Bank Statement yet again and earned tap-out victory as Boss screamed for help from Bayley.

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13:55 IST, August 24th 2020