Sasha Banks Injury Update, Mr. Fuji Graphic Opens Tonight’s RAW, Rusev on WWE Superstars
– Sasha Banks is currently backstage in Houston Texas for WWE RAW, and made an appearance earlier tonight on the RAW pre-show. WWE says that Sasha suffered her back injury during her match with Charlotte at Summerslam, despite widespread reports that she was injured going into the match. Sasha mentioned that she does not need surgery and is working hard to get cleared for action. PWInsider notes that WWE still has plans for Charlotte vs. Sasha at an upcoming RAW brand pay-per-view.
– WWE taped the following matches tonight in Houston to air on this week’s Superstars episode:
* Goldust and R-Truth vs. The Shining Stars
* WWE United States Champion Rusev vs. Jack Swagger
– As seen below, WWE opened tonight’s RAW with a graphic in memory of WWE Hall of Famer Mr. Fuji. Fuji passed away on Sunday at the age of 82.
#RIPMrFuji #RAW pic.twitter.com/8Tkpe12zqX
— WWE (@WWE) August 30, 2016