5 reasons why Sasha Banks is Asuka's next challenger for the WWE Raw women's title

#4 Lets WWE build to Sasha Banks versus Bayley

Sasha Banks and Bayley can't stay best friends forever.

Sasha Banks versus Bayley is going to happen at some point in the near future, and that time doesn't appear to be now, so WWE has to do something until then. Fortunately for the WWE Universe, Asuka versus Sasha Banks is the perfect appetizer to that match and could even help lay the groundwork for the end of their friendship.

What if Sasha Banks is unsuccessful in defeating Asuka for the Raw Women's title or Bayley accidentally costs her best friend the match? Either scenario would be a devastating blow to the team, especially with the numbers advantage they have and could be the beginning of the end for the pair.

WWE needs a stop gap plan until Bayley versus Sasha Banks is ready and this is probably the best way to get there. It is also a great way to explore the relationship between Banks and Bayley, which will help make their eventual feud all the more personal.