WWE isn’t paying Sasha Banks and Naomi while they remain suspended, per reports.
The female superstars shockingly walked out of Raw last week, dumping their WWE Tag Team Titles before their exit. WWE swiftly suspended them, stripping them of the belts, taking them off video for all programming, taking their official Facebook pages down, and pulling their merchandise from the WWE Shop.
Both women are on expiring contracts, with suggestions they only have a “couple of months” left. Naomi is said to have been engaged in extension negotiations before walking out.
According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer, the performers aren’t receiving any wages while they sit at home (H/T WrestlingNews.co). They are still listed as active wrestlers on the WWE roster, but their futures remain uncertain.
Roman Reigns’ status and influence within the company could be the most significant deciding factor as it pertains to what happens with Sasha and Naomi, according to insider suggestions.
Naomi is the wife of The Bloodline’s Jimmy Uso, and it’s understood that Reigns’ backing will protect her. In such a case, Sasha should be fine by association.
Vince McMahon Wanted To Go In On Sasha & Naomi
Corey Graves has been feeling the heat from the WWE Universe following his comments about the former tag champs on Raw but Jimmy Smith, his broadcast partner claims Graves actually watered down what WWE told him to say.
“They gave him something to read and much like Michael Cole, he toned it down a little bit,” Smith said on Unlocking The Cage. “Michael Cole and Corey Graves aren’t making this stuff up. People are getting mad at them like they’re freestyling this stuff. They’re not.”
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