5 Things WWE got right at the NXT Great American Bash (Night 1)

#1 Io Shirai - The Queen of NXT

A wonderful time. 😈 pic.twitter.com/oMIIkEGypU

— 紫雷イオ、Io Shirai (@shirai_io) July 2, 2020

The main event of the night had a lot of expectations attached to it, as WWE NXT Women’s Champion Io Shirai geared up to defend her brand and pride against one-half of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, Sasha Banks.

Shirai had sent Bayley and Banks running after their victory over Tegan Nox and Shotzi Blackheart on NXT, and this match allowed Banks to show Shirai who’s The Legit Boss.

Both women started off strong in the match and kept the action going to keep the fans on the edge of their seats. The entire WWE Universe was hoping to see a Match of the Year candidate, and both women ensured it came close to that.

Late in the match, Shirai locked Banks in a crossface, but Bayley provided the distraction by throwing in her WWE Tag Team Championship belt into the ring to distract the referee and hit the NXT Women’s Champion with a forearm.

The WWE Women's Champion may find a new challenge soon

You’re welcome @shirai_io but this isn’t over. @WWEAsuka it’s only just begun. #LetGetExtreme #2BeltzBanks #Sasha3Shows pic.twitter.com/ahQsFsikFH

— $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) July 2, 2020

The Joshi Judas was outnumbered until RAW Women’s Champion Asuka appeared from under the ring and sprayed green mist on The Boss, allowing Shirai to hit a moonsault and pick up the victory.

This was a good match that delivered and made Night 1 of the Great American Bash worth the wait.

WWE did a great job by having all the Women’s Champions in one place to make an impact, and Asuka helping out her fellow Japanese Superstar made sense considering the fact that Banks will take on Asuka for the RAW Women’s Championship soon.

Could WWE give us another belter of a match by booking Shirai & Asuka vs. Bayley & Banks for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships?