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In the main event of last night's Raw, Asuka defeated Becky Lynch in a match that wasn't originally supposed to happen.

Asuka and Lynch were scheduled to be part of a number one contender's six-pack challenge with Sasha Banks, Naomi, Doudrop, and Nikki A.S.H. last night, but Banks and Naomi walking out of the show led to WWE having to change things on the fly. Asuka and Lynch instead faced off in a singles match to determine Raw Women's Champion Bianca Belair's challenger for Hell in a Cell.

Belair was at ringside for the Asuka vs. Lynch match. After Lynch threw Asuka into her, Belair jumped up onto the apron. Lynch tried to use Asuka's umbrella as a weapon while the referee was distracted, but Asuka spit green mist into Lynch's face, gave her a buzzsaw kick, and pinned her to get the win.

Naomi was reportedly booked to win the six-pack challenge before she and Banks walked out over issues with the creative plans for the match.

WWE issued the following statement on Banks and Naomi walking out:

When Sasha Banks and Naomi arrived at the arena this afternoon, they were informed of their participation in the main event of tonight's Monday Night Raw.

During the broadcast, they walked into WWE Head of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis office with their suitcases in hand, placed their tag team championship belts on his desk and walked out.

They claimed they weren't respected enough as tag team champions. And even though they had eight hours to rehearse and construct their match, they claimed they were uncomfortable in the ring with two of their opponents even though they'd had matches with those individuals in the past with no consequence. Monday Night Raw is a scripted live TV show, whose characters are expected to perform the requirements of their contract.

We regret we were unable to deliver, as advertised, tonight's main event.

Banks and Naomi walking out was also acknowledged on television. On commentary, Corey Graves said that they "summarily and unprofessionally left the arena."

More coverage from last night --

WWE Raw video highlights --

Steel cage match: Bobby Lashley vs. Omos

Mustafa Ali vs. Veer Mahaan (special guest referee The Miz)

Rey & Dominik Mysterio confront Veer Mahaan

Becky Lynch reveals Sasha Banks and Naomi walked out, pleads for a title shot

Riddle vs. Jimmy Uso

The Judgment Day want new recruits to join their movement

AJ Styles & Finn Balor vs. Los Lotharios

Ezekiel's DNA test gets contaminated

Alexa Bliss vs. Sonya Deville

A video package recaps Seth Rollins' attack on Cody Rhodes from last week

Cody Rhodes challenges Seth Rollins to a Hell in a Cell match

Ezekiel vs. Chad Gable

R-Truth wants Carmella to help him get the 24/7 title back

Lacey Evans returns to Raw

Riddle promo, The Usos respond

Number one contender's match: Asuka vs. Becky Lynch

Raw fallout: Becky Lynch says she was robbed

Raw fallout: Sonya Deville reacts to her loss

Raw Talk: Bianca Belair, Theory, Rey & Dominik Mysterio interviews

This article first appeared on F4WOnline.com and was syndicated with permission.

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