To kick off WWE SummerSlam, Asuka challenged Bayley for the WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship. Asuka earned the opportunity by winning a battle royal on WWE Friday Night SmackDown. Bayley lost a Beat The Clock Challenge on WWE SmackDown, which forced her to face Asuka before Sasha Banks defended the RAW Women’s Championship against the Empress of Tomorrow.
That's that EMPRESS OFFENSE.#SummerSlam @WWEAsuka pic.twitter.com/PU2FopcP7r
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 23, 2020
Asuka gained the upper hand early on and dominated the first few minutes. The challenger floored Bayley with a DDT onto the floor. Bayley kicked Asuka’s knee and snapped her neck on the rope to take control. The champion grounded Asuka and dropped her with a Bayley-to-Belly for a two count. Asuka nearly stole the win with a roll-up, and she rocked Bayley with a kick to the head. Asuka rallied and hit a running hip attack for a two count. But a nasty knee-breaker on the apron gave Bayley control of the match again.
.@WWEAsuka's heard enough outta @SashaBanksWWE. #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/CEYMzzrgID
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 23, 2020
The champion targeted Asuka’s vulnerable leg, but a Codebreaker earned Asuka a two count. Bayley caught Asuka in mid-air and locked in a knee-bar, but Asuka reached the ropes to escape. Asuka caught a diving Bayley and locked in an arm-bar. Banks helped Bayley escape the hold, but Asuka floored the Boss with a hip attack when Bayley moved out of the way. Bayley immediately rolled Asuka up to win the match. Banks and Bayley attacked Asuka after the match.
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