6 times WWE Superstars saved their opponents from serious injuries during a match – Roman Reigns helped Seth Rollins, The Undertaker secretly protected AEW star, and more

6 times WWE Superstars saved their opponents from serious injuries during a match – Roman Reigns helped Seth Rollins, The Undertaker secretly protected AEW star and more

By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified Mar 24, 2021 19:38 GMT

These Superstars saved their opponents from serious injuries inside the ring

#5 Asuka saves Sasha Banks (WWE RAW)

WWE Superstars Asuka and Sasha Banks are two of the best in the business right now. Asuka and Banks currently hold the Women’s Championships on RAW and SmackDown, respectively. They were involved in a title feud in 2020 and delivered several incredible matches. Asuka and Banks were engaged in an equally heated rivalry back in 2018.

The two superstars faced each other in a memorable match on RAW right after the Royal Rumble pay-per-view. During their grueling encounter, Banks attempted a dive over the top rope onto Asuka. Unfortunately for the WWE Superstar, her feet got tangled with the ropes, and she was about to hit neck-first into the floor.

Asuka realized that and quickly kicked Banks in the stomach to change the course of her fall and soften the overall impact of hitting the floor. Things could have been worse for Banks if she landed on her neck. Asuka smoothly changed Banks’ direction, allowing the latter to take a few minutes to recover from her fall. Even WWE legend Mick Foley addressed the topic and suggested that Banks shouldn’t use such a risky move in her matches.

About the author

Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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