WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion Bianca Belair was blindsided by Sasha Banks last week, and during this week’s episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown, the two bitter rivals agreed to face off at SummerSlam, setting up an incredible rematch of their clash at WrestleMania 37.
"@BiancaBelairWWE would be NOTHING without me."#SmackDown @SashaBanksWWE pic.twitter.com/EBeSgDkCSk
— WWE (@WWE) August 7, 2021
Banks opened the show by explaning her betrayal of Belairl she staed that Belair would be nothing without her, and that when she saw Belair being attacked last week, she knew she could easily slide in and make her move. “The Boss” made it clear that she came back for the spotlight she deserves, and she’s ready to take back what’s hers.
Belair responded by coming down to the ring and saying that the last time she saw Banks, “The Boss” was literally begging “The EST” to choose her so they could main event WrestleMania together. Of course, in that very match, Belair dethroned Banks, and she has been the champion ever since. “The EST” stated that, as its champion, she been shining on the blue brand during Banks’ absence. After that, it was Zelina Vega’s turn to come out, as she demanded that Belair honor her word and give her the WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship match she was promised last week.
"If you want this [SmackDown Women's Title], it's on!" – @BiancaBelairWWE to @SashaBanksWWE #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/y0MRNaVodu
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) August 7, 2021
After quieting everyone down, Belair agreed to put the title on the line against Banks at SummerSlam. She also told Vega she’d get a match tonight, and if Vega won, she would earn a title shot at a later date.
Belair then defeated Vega in the main event, so she will move on to face “The Boss” at SummerSlam in a bout between two of WWE’s brightest stars.
