Backstage Notes On WWE's Bayley Vs. Sasha Banks Feud

Why WWE waited so long to pull the trigger on Banks vs. Bayley.

by Andy H Murray
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Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez dedicated some time to discussing the ongoing Bayley vs. Sasha Banks feud on yesterday's episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, noting that WWE always planned on splitting the tandem up and having them feud after putting them back together as a pairing in late 2019.

This isn't a huge revelation in itself, as the turn and feud were teased for around five months before WWE pulled it off, though Meltzer added that the reason the writers held off for so long was that Banks and Bayley were so good as a double-act. They had originally planned on pulling the trigger sooner, but "kept moving it back and kept moving it back" as they were thriving.

Bayley and Banks are set to contest the former's SmackDown Women's Championship this coming Friday. That show also sees the start of the 2020 Draft, which could see the friends-turned-enemies sent to different brands.

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Commenting on this, Meltzer stated that WWE may put an end to the feud before it truly takes off, though this is all speculative. There is no true indication of what WWE plans on doing with Banks and Bayley after SmackDown.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.