20 Reasons Why WWE The Horror Show At Extreme Rules Was An Absolute Mess

14. Bayley Is A Referee Now

Horror Show at Extreme Rules Bayley Sasha Banks
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Speaking of the finish to Bayley vs. Sasha Banks... this thing was an all-timer. Just a total clusterf*ck of bad tropes.

The referee was neutralised when Asuka accidentally spat mist in his eyes. The champ's equalizer, Kairi Sane, had already been taken out of the equation, so Bayley hopped in the ring, took advantage of the referee distraction, then clobbered Asuka with the title belt. WWE's 'Role Model' when took the shirt off the official's back, assumed his role as her own, then counted the three, ordering the timekeeper declare Sasha the winner - and RAW Women's Champion.

Apply the same complaints relating to MVP's United States Title "win" here, only this is worse, as it demolished an otherwise excellent match.

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