Banks was not featured on the SummerSlam go-home show, and her absence extended through SummerSlam and the following episode of SmackDown. The Boss was set to face Bianca Belair for the SmackDown Women’s Championship at SummerSlam, but she was replaced by a returning Becky Lynch at the last minute.
PWInsider has reported that Sasha Banks was not at this week’s SmackDown tapings, which essentially means that she is still not cleared for competition. They also reported that it’s unlikely that she will return next week.
When will Sasha Banks return to WWE?
Sasha Banks is expected to finally return to SmackDown for the super show at MSG. The hope is that Banks will be on the road for the weekend of September 10. While this outcome is uncertain, it is the current expectation within WWE.
There have been no details regarding the reason for Banks’ sudden absence from SmackDown. While it was reported that both Belair and Banks might not be cleared to compete at SummerSlam, it was only The Boss who had to miss the Biggest Party of the Summer.
With Becky Lynch now holding the SmackDown Women’s title, it will be interesting to see what WWE decides to do with Sasha Banks. She could potentially continue her feud with Bianca Belair or enter a program with The Man upon her return.
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