Friday 7th August
Stephanie McMahon sets Summerslam fate for Bayley & Sasha
After creating enemies on all 3 brands for a month, Stephanie McMahon tells Bayley & Sasha they will both defend their titles at Summerslam. There will be a battle royal next week to determine Bayleys challenger.
Friday 14th August
Triple Brand Battle Royal to determine Bayleys Summerslam Opponent
It was a chaotic and heated start to the Women’s Triple Brand Battle Royal, as a collection of the best across Raw, NXT and SmackDown for the opportunity to face Bayley at SummerSlam for the SmackDown Women’s Championship. Bianca Belair was the early standout, as her elimination of Tamina showed her ability to stand up to any challenge. Belair seemed like she might be headed for a breakthrough opportunity at SummerSlam, but Tegan Nox cunningly pulled down the ropes as The EST charged at her.
Bayley attempted to tip the scales in a more favorable direction for herself, as she tried to yank Asuka off the apron. The Empress of Tomorrow responded with a sliding knee to both of "The Golden Role Models" and used the backs of her two rivals as a safety net after Baszler tried to push her from the ring. As one of the last two competitors remaining, Shayna Baszler tried to lock Asuka in the Kirifuda Clutch on the apron, but Asuka used her leverage to pull The Queen of Spades over the ropes and earn herself a second title opportunity at SummerSlam.
Friday 21st August
Bayley & Sasha compete in a Beat the Clock Challenge
The Golden Role Models had a dilemma, and Naomi was happy to help settle it. As Bayley & Sasha Banks debated who would battle Asuka first at SummerSlam, Naomi interrupted and with the help of Corey Graves devised a Beat The Clock Challenge for the two champions. After a hard-fought start, The Boss was able to lock in the Banks Statement and force Naomi to tap out in just under eight minutes. The pressure was on Bayley who came out swinging as the glowing Superstar tried to pull herself up after the defeat. The SmackDown Women’s Champion went with a strategy of multiple quick pin-fall attempts, but Naomi shocked Bayley with a Rear View take out and pin.
As the Women’s Tag Team Champions collected themselves, Asuka entered gleefully and ready for an ultimate SummerSlam challenge. The Empress of Tomorrow ran into the ring looking to send a message to her SummerSlam competitors. As Bayley exited, she walked past Banks as she lay on the ramp perhaps revealing that the partnership between the two is becoming frayed. Will Bayley & Sasha be able to regroup before Asuka becomes The Empress of Every Title?
Friday 28th August
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After Summerslam the Golden Role Models were short of the Raw Women's Title. Bayley tried to take the blame but when she said "I should've never let you challenge Asuka for the title in the first place. I know your past better than anyone. I know you cant defend a title" Sasha looked hurt by her friends words.
