Backstage News On The Booking Of Damage CTRL, Whether Sasha Banks Was Considered For The Group

[Dale]

Bayley is just days away from her WWE WrestleMania 40 title match against IYO SKY, her former Damage CTRL partner, who along with the other members of the group betrayed Bayley after her Royal Rumble win.

There were rumors about Sasha Banks possibly aiding Bayley, but that was never the initial plan for the group. According to Fightful Select,The breakup of Damage CTRL had been in the works for a while, dating back to when Charlotte Flair was still part of the equation. Originally, Charlotte was set to assist Bayley against Damage CTRL, but her injury changed things.

Mercedes Mone’s potential signing with WWE might have had some effect on plans, but it didn’t have a major impact on the creative direction.​

I dunno what to think about this one, I still feel like this year was going to be Charlotte/Bianca. Would still leave Sasha & Naomi to help out Bayley before Jade joins as the 3rd member.​

 

[Chris]

It felt obvious to me they seemed to be pointing towards Mercedes making a return around December to January time, then they dialed it back before going back to the breakup

 

[Chris]

But I would agree it was never the full plans bc I think they just wanted to lay the foundation if she signed just like they did with Punk before ever contacting

 

[Canadian Dragon]

It felt obvious to me they seemed to be pointing towards Mercedes making a return around December to January time, then they dialed it back before going back to the breakup

Isn't it wild that she got two companies to tease her appareance n then it fell through ? First time 2 years ago with aew n then this angle. She drives a hard bargain

 

[Canadian Dragon]

But I would agree it was never the full plans bc I think they just wanted to lay the foundation if she signed just like they did with Punk before ever contacting

I also remember the discourse when Nak was teasing ChAoS stuff