As two of NXT's Four Horsewomen, both Bayley and Sasha Banks seemed destined for championship success in both NXT and WWE based on their undeniable talent in the wrestling ring.
Over the past few years, both women made an impact wherever they were, capturing a slew of titles at one point or another and adding to their ever-growing resumes. These title victories have held some career-defining moments that a lot of other wrestlers could only dream of along with record-setting numbers within them. Let's take a look at the 5 greatest championship victories for both Bayley and Sasha Banks.
10 Bayley: Smackdown, October 11, 2019
The unthinkable happened in late 2019, as the eternally happy and positive Bayley turned heel for the first time in her career. She lost her Smackdown Women's Championship to Charlotte Flair in October at Hell In A Cell. However, Bayley won the belt back in swift fashion at the following Smackdown while also debuting a new look and denouncing her original bubbly character. Bayley's win was authoritative and cemented her new villainous persona as a successful one, proving that the drastic change was worth it in the end.
9 Sasha: Raw, November 28, 2016
The latter half of 2016 saw Sasha Banks enter a heated feud with fellow Horsewoman Charlotte Flair. Both of them traded victories as well as the Raw Women's Championship. Sasha captured the championship three times during this feud. Her final time was in a heated Falls Count Anywhere match on Raw that also served as the show's main event. The match was an intense one and Sasha's victory felt well-earned by the end of the contest. She made Flair submit in the upper bowl of the crowd to secure another championship.
8 Bayley: Elimination Chamber 2019
It was a result that wasn't exactly a surprise to fans, but one that was still quite significant. Bayley and Sasha Banks survived the Elimination Chamber match to become the first WWE Women's Tag Team Champions.
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The two best friends dubbed themselves The Boss 'n' Hug Connection, survived 33 minutes in the punishing structure to realize a new dream by capturing gold together. The two were overcome with emotion after their historic victory and both still consider it one of their most meaningful victories in either of their careers.
7 Sasha: Elimination Chamber 2019
Although both women defined their careers by victories accomplished on their own, it was by winning together that they managed to define their friendship. After a year spent feuding on-and-off with each other, as well as occasionally campaigning for WWE to establish tag titles for the women's division, Bayley and Sasha pulled themselves together. They fulfilled their wish and survived the Elimination Chamber to become the first-ever Women's Tag Team Champions. Bayley and Sasha are still best friends today and their accolade together is a unique one in WWE.
6 Bayley: Raw, February 16, 2017
Upon her arrival onto the WWE main roster, Bayley was one of the most popular female wrestlers in the entire company thanks to her celebrated run on NXT.
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It took Bayley a while to put the pieces together. However, in early 2017, she finally realized a dream by defeating Charlotte in the main event match for the Raw Women's Championship. It can be difficult for even the best NXT talent to make the successful transition to the main roster, but Bayley's victory on Raw proved she was here to stay.
5 Sasha: Summerslam 2017
After spending most of the year unsuccessful in her bids to become Raw Women's Champion again, Sasha got her chance against Alexa Bliss at Summerslam and made the most of it by defeating her. With that win, Sasha became a four-time Raw Women's Champion, tying the official record for the number of title reigns with the belt with her long-time friendly rival, Charlotte Flair. Sasha's reign was short-lived, but her victory at one of WWE's biggest shows of the year was a historic one and proved that Sasha was still someone to be respected.
4 Bayley: Money In The Bank 2019
Last year, Bayley added her name to the brief list of people who cashed in their Money In The Bank briefcase the same night they won it. In successfully cashing in and winning the Smackdown Women's Championship, Bayley became the first woman in history to win the WWE Women's Grand Slam. This recognized her capturing both brands' singles championships and the Women's Tag Team Championships in her career. Her win was met with a mixed reaction by fans but it represented a significant moment in her career.
3 Sasha: NXT Takeover: Rival
Sasha began her time in NXT as a scrappy underdog who then debuted a new persona of "The Boss." This persona was mostly just talk, until she secured her first championship by defeating Charlotte, Bayley, and Becky Lynch (her three soon-to-be Horsewomen cohorts) at NXT Takeover: Rival.
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The two off-screen friends couldn't help but embrace at the end of their match together, as Sasha was overcome with emotion. However, Banks quickly reverted to her haughty persona and took her place as one of NXT's most memorable women's champions.
2 Bayley: NXT Takeover: Brooklyn
Although Bayley's success on the main roster is considerable, it was her very first championship victory in NXT that is still talked about today. After a long period where Bayley played the underdog who couldn't win the big one, she finally was able to defeat Sasha Banks for the NXT Women's Championship at Takeover: Brooklyn. This match netted many match-of-the-year accolades. Bayley's win was celebrated by practically all wrestling fans and stands as one of the greatest matches and title victories in the history of all women's wrestling.
1 Sasha: Raw, July 25, 2016
As with her best friend Bayley, Sasha's arrival on the main roster left many fans curious as to when she would ascend to championship status. Banks made the most of an opportunity on Raw in summer 2016 by securing her first WWE Women's Championship. It felt like a big win as Banks shed tears of joy, but she was able to proclaim afterward that her win proved that she was the best. This was something her fans had known for a long time but that the world needed a reminder of.
