3. Sasha Banks' Hot Tag And Win
Sasha Banks waited too damn long to have the spotlight shone on her in WWE but Sunday night, she took one major step toward breaking out of the pack and heading to WrestleMania to challenge Charlotte for the Divas Championship. The Boss exploded into the ring late in the tag match pitting her and Becky Lynch against Naomi and Tamina, tearing through the competition and generating the first real excitement of the night. Her Bank Statement to Tamina caused the tapout that scored the win for the babyfaces. Banks has been, arguably, the best women's wrestler on the planet for the last year but could not get Nikki Bella and Paige out of her way early during her main roster stint, nor could she break free from Team B.A.D. quickly enough to enjoy a push when she finally did. The fan response for the former NXT Women's champion, and her consistency between the ropes, earned her the recognition of management. Now she is poised to play a major role in plans for the Divas Championship at WrestleMania and, on the heels of a strong performance Sunday at Fastlane, has to be a favorite to unseat Charlotte for the title. The only question is what role Lynch will play in the proceedings. On Monday's Raw, Charlotte announced a No. 1 Contender's match between Lynch and Banks. While that match may occur, all signs still point to a Triple Threat match on the grandest stage in sports-entertainment.
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