diff --git a/rw_core/core/transaction.go b/rw_core/core/transaction.go
index a8bcfd6..397299e 100644
--- a/rw_core/core/transaction.go
+++ b/rw_core/core/transaction.go
@@ -217,6 +217,10 @@
 	default:
 		acquired = false
 	}
+	// Ensure the request watcher does not reply before the request server
+	if !acquired {
+		time.Sleep(1 * time.Second)
+	}
 	return acquired
 }