WWE RAW Cut Feed Due To Sasha Banks Wardrobe Malfunction

If your screen suddenly went black during the main event of WWE RAW on January 22, 2019, you weren’t imagining things. WWE fans across the country experienced a temporary broadcast blackout—and now we know why.

Sasha Banks suffered a wardrobe malfunction during her main event tag team match. As the match heated up, Banks’ ring gear slipped, exposing a sheer underlayer. WWE immediately cut the feed for a few seconds to avoid the footage making it to air. The brief blackout had fans confused in real time, but those who caught the unedited live feed saw exactly what happened.

The situation was particularly ironic given that Banks’ husband, Sarath Ton, is the designer behind much of WWE’s custom ring gear. Despite the slip, Banks recovered quickly and pulled up her tights without missing a beat. WWE, known for taping with a small delay, was able to step in just in time with a broadcast-safe response.

While Banks did have something on underneath, the material was sheer enough that WWE chose not to risk airing it on cable television. The quick decision to black out the screen helped prevent a much bigger situation, and it’s another reminder of how fast WWE must act during live shows.

With all the effort that goes into creating gear and protecting live TV broadcasts, even the most experienced performers aren’t immune to an unexpected slip. Hopefully, this is one gear malfunction Sasha won’t be repeating.

Did you see the screen go black during that RAW main event? Were you able to catch the uncut footage? Share your thoughts in the comments below—we want to hear what you saw.