WWE Fans Slam Sasha Banks for “Horrendous” Botch on Her NJPW Debut

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Former WWE superstar Sasha Banks made her return to professional wrestling on Wednesday at the NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17.

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During the segment, Mercedes attacked the former Kabuki Warriors member with a version of the DDT but failed to execute the move with perfection.

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This led to certain fans on Twitter making fun of the star. Some fans even said that NJPW should get rid of her because she isn't good anymore.

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WWE Fans Slam Sasha Banks for “Horrendous” Botch on Her NJPW Debut

Former WWE superstar Sasha Banks made her return to professional wrestling on Wednesday at the NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17.

During the segment, Mercedes attacked the former Kabuki Warriors member with a version of the DDT but failed to execute the move with perfection.

This led to certain fans on Twitter making fun of the star. Some fans even said that NJPW should get rid of her because she isn't good anymore.

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