10 Big Concerns Heading Into WWE TLC 2020
8. Sasha Banks Could Lose The SmackDown Women's Championship Too Soon
WWE has done a pretty great job of booking Carmella since she returned. It hasn't been perfect, but all things considered, it's been pretty strong - and that's what she needs to be if she's going into battle with a red hot Sasha Banks.
Naturally, solid booking does create a little concern that 'Mella might actually upset 'The Boss'. As for why that would be a bad thing? Well, there are a number of reasons.
Sure, it's hard to forget about that awful title reign she had over two years back, but with the right booking, it would be possible. No, the real problem is the fact that it's much too soon to take the gold from Sasha Banks - who is on a roll after returning strong and defeating Bayley inside Hell In A Cell. To take the belt from her now would undercut the conclusion of one of this year's most impressive long-form storylines.
Aside from all that, Carmella is a riding a wave of momentum from her return. While a loss might not necessarily help that momentum, a title win right now may not either. Forcing superstars into a title reign too soon disrupts that momentum, fast-tracking it and cutting out some real storytelling opportunities. It's okay to play the long game once in a while.