Sasha Banks Explains Her Post-WWE WrestleMania 37 Absence

Sasha Banks has revealed why she was absent from WWE TV for so long.

The Blueprint went on hiatus following her WrestleMania 37 loss to Bianca Belair, but Banks returned last week and attacked the SmackDown Women's Champion. The Standard will now look to reclaim the title she lost at SummerSlam on August 21.

Appearing on Talking Smack, Banks revealed what she had been doing during her time off TV:

"What does it mean? I mean, I finally get my rematch. I finally get my revenge on Bianca Belair. You know, for months I was sitting at home healing that wound that she did to me after she cheated with that braid. I would never drop that low if I was the champion. No, no, no, no. I brought people up. Just like I brought Bianca up. Just like I helped her get an ESPY. Just like I helped her get all these accolades that she wants to claim that she's the biggest star now. She's the EST of WWE? Well, I'm the Legit Boss and I'm coming back for my SmackDown Women's Championship."

Banks then claimed she is now the EST of WWE, adding:

"I mean, wouldn't you say thank you after everything I've done? I don't get no respect around here," Banks claimed. "I'm The Boss, I'm the standard, I'm the leader, and I'm the conversation, and she needs to realize that. Come SummerSlam, Bianca will not be the EST of WWE no more. Because I'm the greatest, I'm the best. So I guess that makes me the EST of the WWE now. Bye, Bu. I'll see you at SummerSlam. Victory is mine."

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