WWE WrestleMania 32: 10 Awesome Moments

6. Sasha Banks Pays Tribute To Eddie Guerrero

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Back at the No Way Out pay-per-view in 2004, Sasha Banks sat in the crowd and watched Eddie Guerrero defeat Brock Lesnar to become the new WWE Champion. Crowd emotion was at a fever pitch that evening, and 'The Boss' was one of the ones screaming away in delight.

For her WrestleMania debut, Banks had teased that she would introduce some new ring gear that held a special place in her heart. That attire turned out to be themed around Guerrero's old clothing, and it was a nice touch. Even better, Sasha performed many of Eddie's trademark taunts.

Fans responded in kind, recognising that the female was genuine and did hold Guerrero up high as her hero and inspiration. By the time Banks performed a Frog Splash onto Charlotte and Becky Lynch, many in the crowd had cottoned on to what was going on. 

The clear theme running through her work was a wonderful way to pay tribute to one of wrestling's most-missed pieces of talent.

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