Sasha Banks beats Charlotte to become new WWE Women's Champion
The #NewEra officially has its first NEW CHAMPION! Congratulations, @SashaBanksWWE! #RAW #WomensTitle pic.twitter.com/OeJT6wYzs6
— WWE (@WWE) July 26, 2016
Mick Foley announced at the beginning of Monday Night Raw that Sasha Banks would get a WWE Women's Championship match against Charlotte, and though it wasn't the main event of the evening, Banks and Charlotte put on a performance that few could hope to follow.
Charlotte has been the champion in the women's division since winning the Divas title last September, but Banks prevailed in a WrestleMania-caliber match year that featured a few crazy spots.
WHAT a Moonsault by #WomensChampion @MsCharlotteWWE! #RAW #WomensTitle pic.twitter.com/GOH9eWPc6U
— WWE (@WWE) July 26, 2016
After Banks dove through the ropes and appeared to land on her face, Charlotte hit a gigantic moonsault off the top rope to the outside of the ring.
We have a NEWWW @WWE Women's Champion!! Congratulations to #TheBoss @SashaBanksWWE!! #RAW #NewEra https://t.co/l7Kw4Ys1l0
— WWE (@WWE) July 26, 2016
Banks recovered, though, and forced Charlotte to tap with the Bank Statement.
"YES!" all around for brand new @WWE #WomensChampion @SashaBanksWWE! #RAW pic.twitter.com/iaiYnp5Z12
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 26, 2016
WWE stars, especially The New Day, were so happy.
Love when I see dreams come true?N #RAW #WomensTitle #WomensWrestling
— Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins) July 26, 2016
What a match between @MsCharlotteWWE and #TheBoss #Goosebumps. Congratulations @SashaBanksWWE #NXTProud #RAW! #NewChamp
— Matt Bloom (@NXTMattBloom) July 26, 2016
Congrats to the new women's champ! The boss @SashaBanksWWE ??✨? #GetItWinter #RAW
— Eva Marie (@natalieevamarie) July 26, 2016
