WrestleMania 36: 5 WWE Superstars who flopped and 5 who impressed

#3 Impressed: Sasha Banks

Sasha Banks was incredible inside the ring

Sasha Banks is one of the few Superstars who can lose at WrestleMania and still manage to impress the onlookers. She was a part of the Fatal Five-Way Elimination match for the SmackDown Women’s Championship that also planted the seeds of rivalry between her and her best friend, Bayley. Banks was easily the best competitor inside the ring and was instrumental in determining the result of the match.

Banks was eliminated by Lacey Evans, who took her out with her signature punch. However, it is important to note that it was initially meant for Bayley who pushed Evans into the direction of her best friend. Right before that, Bayley kicked Banks by mistake when Evans moved away in the nick of time. Everyone was expecting Banks to turn on Bayley but she came back to help the latter in retaining the title by attacking Evans from behind.

Throughout this match, Banks was seen eyeing Bayley and standing behind her which hinted at the beginning of their much-awaited rivalry. It was not her performance that made her WrestleMania impressive.

Instead, it was the drama surrounding her and Bayley that kept the fans invested. Not to mention, the camerawork was brilliant. We can’t wait to see what will happen next for ‘the Legit Boss’ and Bayley. Even with five losses at the ‘Grandest Stage of Them All’, Banks has managed to draw attention and everyone needs to keep an eye on her.

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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