At SummerSlam, Becky Lynch defeated Natalya in a submission match to retain the Raw Women's Championship.[16] On the following Raw, Lynch said she respected Natalya and put out a warning to the rest of the women's division. Natalya later came out with her arm in a sling and said they would face each other again. She was then interrupted by the returning Sasha Banks, who was last seen at WrestleMania 35. Banks hugged Natalya, but then attacked her, turning heel. Lynch came to Natalya's aid, but was attacked by Banks with a chair.[13] Banks later challenged Lynch for the title at Clash of Champions and Lynch accepted.
