With respect to 'The Boss', Austin called her a "special" talent. Also, Austin claimed that she should be kept as a solo act. Austin was critical of WWE putting her with Team BAD and also said that Banks should be kept off TV until WWE is ready to push her. Austin does not believe Banks should be playing second fiddle to other challengers for the WWE Women's Championship such as Becky Lynch or Natalya.
"She is a tremendous worker. She [has] got a great look. She [has] got a great gimmick. She can talk. She can do it all! And I think the young lady has money written all over her, but she [has] got to be a single person that's not got anybody running any interference for her, not taking away any shine from her, any of her camera time. She is a solo act. 'The Legit Boss'? It kind of speaks for itself." Austin continued, "if they ain't got anything for her, keep her off TV. But if you're going to bring her back, bring her back full green light and bring her back in a solo run."