5 Takeaways From Bayley-Sasha Banks II at NXT TakeOver: Respect

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1. It may have been technically 29 minutes of action, but the first minute might have been the most important

Before I start, look at the reactions on the lower left and the lower right of the photo above. Do you see their reactions? Yeah, that was a combination of myself and probably quite a few others when both women entered the squared circle on Wednesday night.

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The buzz surrounding the match was insane. You could just feel it in the air that this match was going to be one to remember. Sasha’s music hit first, she took her stroll to the ring, and flashed the “four” at WWE Hall of Famer Lita, Becky Lynch and Divas Champion Charlotte sitting ringside. Bayley did the same thing, but you could see the focus and a bit of nervousness on both of their faces.

Personally, I think it hit them then and there when they were both in the ring that, “Oh, [expletive]. This is totally happening.”

The bell rang, and for the first minute, we all wonder who was going to make the first move. Then, it hit me. I literally said out loud, “You know what, let them enjoy this atmosphere. This is fantastic.”

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