Sasha Banks on Bayley, Hell in a Cell Match, Mae Young Classic, More

WNS Podcast had a recent interview with Sasha Banks discussing a variety of topics including her NXT matches with Bayley, the historic Hell in a Cell match with Charlotte, the upcoming Mae Young Classic, and more.

On the topic of Byaley, Sasha stated the chemistry she had with Bayley in NXT helped make those matches feel very special to her. Stated they shared a lot in common for wrestling which made it easier for both to create memorable matches and moments. The skills she learned about match chemistry also played a big role with her series of matches against Charlotte on the main roster.

It was a love/hate relationship. We have so much in common. We love this business so much and you know talking to her more, her dream was to be a wrestler when she was 10. My dream was to be a wrestler when I was 10. I wanted to change the definition of what it was to be a woman in WWE and she had the exact same feelings. So, it was just that mutual love for this knowing that we always wanted to steal the show. And getting the opportunity at NXT Brooklyn and just hearing that crowd. We tore the house down. Honestly, I can’t wait to do it again. I can’t wait to tie up with her again. But, that’s all in due time. Ever since then, from that very moment the women’s revolution has just been taking over. And from there I got to main event a WWE pay per view with Charlotte at Hell In A Cell. The first ever woman’s match in hell in a cell and it’s been just such a whirlwind of excitement. It’s so crazy.

When discussing the historic Hell in a Cell match with Charlotte, Sasha stated she was in awe about the history she was about to be making in the WWE. Also stated she is very happy at how far women’s wrestling has grown in the WWE in recent years and for the upcoming first ever Women’s Money in the Bank match.

First of all, I came out in an SUV I wasn’t really walking because I’m The Boss you know what I’m saying? It was in my hometown and I remember being like “holy crap man! We are making history” It’s moments like that where you just have to stand still and look around. We’ve come such a long way for the women and the men. But even then, getting to be part of WrestleMania and having these great matches. The SmackDown women are going to be competing in the first ever women’s Money In The Bank. Of course I’m really jealous but I’m so happy to see where this Women’s division has taken it and grown. It’s so incredible.

Later in the interview, Sasha gave her thoughts on the upcoming Mae Young Classic tournament. Revealed she has been pleading for the WWE to include Sonya Strong in the tournament since she loves the passion Strong has for wrestling. Also believes this tournament will be a really great way to expose more women wrestlers and their talents to WWE viewers.

Going down to Brooklyn, New York and work with Amazing Red. His students are incredible. There’s this woman named Sonya Strong and she loves this so much and I love her passion for and so I really want to try and push her in this women’s classic. I think this is a great opportunity for women all over the world. And finding out we were going to have our own tournament after seeing these guys get it year after year. The women deserve it too. I think it’s going to be the best tournament out of all of them we’ve had so far and I can’t wait to go down and support them.

Other stuff discussed in the interview included Sasha saying New Day, Naomi, and Tamina helped her a lot with the transition from NXT to the main roster. Eddie Guerrero versus Rey Mysterious at WrestleMania 21, Eddie versus Rey at Halloween Havoc 1997, and Shawn Michaels versus Undertaker at Wrestlemania XXV are among her favorite matches of all-time.