The former SmackDown Women’s Champion Sasha Banks suffered an injury during a match against Charlotte Flair at a WWE Live Event in Fayetteville, NC. The referee threw up the “X” sign, and she had to be carried to the backstage after the match.
Apparently the x was thrown hoping she’s ok #WWEFayetteville pic.twitter.com/GhpLs3d41i
— tdv22 (@tdv2207) January 3, 2022
Later, WWE announced that Sasha Banks will be out of action for 6-8 weeks due to a leg injury and as a result of this she will be missing upcoming Royal Rumble pay-per-view on January 29, 2022. Now, we got some additional backstage details about the same.
Enjoy it ladies cause when I come back, I’m coming back… for everything. 30 women just got real lucky! https://t.co/ah5GKDt0Uc
— Mercedes Varnado (@SashaBanksWWE) January 8, 2022
According to the Fightful Select reports, WWE was well aware that Sasha Banks would be out of action for some time before the official announcement of her injury. The company’s creative team was also informed as early as January 3 about Sasha Banks’ unavailability for Royal Rumble so that they can plan accordingly. As per the current timetable, she’s expected to be back in action in time for WrestleMania 38 in April.
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