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

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2. Sasha Banks is amazing

As a wrestling fan, we all have our share of opinions on the business. Here’s mine: Sasha Banks may go down as the greatest female performer in wrestling history. (That opinion is coming from a Trish Stratus mark.)

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Banks thrived as a hated heel during her full-time run in NXT and Wednesday night made that point even more clear. Her in-ring tactics, taunting, and attitude fits her character perfectly, and … oh yeah, the woman can wrestle her [expletive] off.

Her two victories in the 3-2 decision won by Bayley on Wednesday came after a thumb to Bayley’s left eye (while Sasha blocked the referee’s sight in the corner) that led to a roll-up pin and a countout fall after slamming Bayley into the LED boards up near the top of the stage at Full Sail University.

She even stole the bow of Bayley’s biggest fan, six-year-old Izzy, and made the poor girl cry. It’s all for show, but as a heel, nobody does it better than Banks can. She’s a master show(wo)man.

The best part about Banks? She’s just 23 years old. Her character has life, sass, energy and fans connect to her passion towards the business. NXT wouldn’t be where it is at this moment without Banks.

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