On April 24, 2017, WWE fans witnessed an exciting showdown on Monday Night Raw between Sasha Banks and Alexa Bliss. The match carried significant weight as both women were battling for dominance in WWE’s highly competitive women’s division. Sasha Banks, known for her fierce in-ring skills and charismatic personality, was riding high with the WWE Universe firmly in her corner. On the other hand, Alexa Bliss, who had recently moved from SmackDown to Raw, was eager to prove she belonged in the spotlight. Having already made a name for herself as a cunning and ruthless competitor, Bliss was eyeing a path to the Raw Women’s Championship.
The match started with both superstars feeling each other out, displaying their respective styles—Sasha with her technical prowess and high-flying maneuvers, and Alexa with her devious tactics and quick strikes. Sasha seemed to gain the upper hand early on, using her speed to overwhelm Bliss. However, Alexa’s ability to exploit any opening soon came into play. At one point, Sasha attempted to submit her signature bank statement, but Bliss cunningly escaped and turned the tide of the match. Alexa’s resourcefulness shone through as she targeted Sasha’s back, wearing her down with precision strikes and submission holds. Every time Sasha tried to regain momentum, Alexa found a way to counter.
The match reached its climax when Bliss rolled out of the ring, appearing to be stalling or avoiding further punishment. Sasha, growing frustrated, followed, only to be caught off-guard by Alexa’s underhanded tactics. Bliss threw her into the ring post, leaving Sasha disoriented. The referee began the count, and despite her best efforts, Sasha was unable to get back in the ring before the 10-count. Alexa Bliss won by count-out, a controversial but effective victory that left Sasha fuming. This match was an intense battle, with Bliss solidifying herself as a major player on Raw, while Sasha Banks continued to show why she is one of the most resilient and determined competitors in WWE.
