Sasha Banks, now known by her ring name Mercedes Moné, is one of wrestling's most captivating stars. A multi-time champion in WWE, she played a pivotal role in the women's revolution, setting new standards for athleticism and storytelling in the ring. Her history-making performances include the first-ever Women’s Iron Man, Hell in a Cell, and Royal Rumble matches. In 2023, she made a high-profile move to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where she continues to push boundaries, demonstrating her versatility and ambition beyond WWE. Fans admire her fierce persona and groundbreaking achievements​.

Early Life

Sasha Banks, born Mercedes Justine Kaestner-Varnado on January 26, 1992, in Fairfield, California, grew up in a family that moved frequently to find suitable schools and care for her autistic brother. Her early life was marked by these relocations, eventually settling in Boston, Massachusetts. Due to the frequent moves, Sasha opted for homeschooling from the sixth grade onward, which allowed her more flexibility to support her family and brother.

Banks was drawn to professional wrestling from a young age. She became a fan of Eddie Guerrero and All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling, developing a passion for the sportby the time she was 10 years old. She was highly dedicated, reaching out to wrestling schools and learning about the craft in her spare time. Despite her mother's initial hesitation about her wrestling aspirations, Sasha pursued her dream, starting her formal training at 18​.

Career

Sasha Banks, is a highly successful American professional wrestler. She started her wrestling career on the independent circuit, where she performed under the ring name "Mercedes KV." After gaining experience in promotions like Chaotic Wrestling and New England Championship Wrestling, she signed with WWE in 2012. Banks was assigned to WWE's developmental brand NXT, where she quickly rose to prominence, winning the NXT Women’s Championship.

In WWE, Banks became a key figure in the Women’s Evolution, which aimed to elevate women's wrestling. She achieved significant milestones, including becoming a four-time Raw Women's Champion and the first WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion alongside her partner, Bayley. She also made history by being part of the first-ever women's Hell in a Cell match and headlining a WWE pay-per-view event.

Outside of wrestling, Banks has ventured into acting, notably portraying Koska Reeves in the popular Disney+ series The Mandalorian. She is also known for her connections to the music industry, as she is a cousin of rapper Snoop Dogg, who helped develop her in-ring persona​.

Husband

Sasha Banks, has been married to Sarath Ton since August 4, 2016. Sarath Ton is a former wrestler known by the ring name Kid Mikaze. He retired from wrestling in 2015 due to an injury and now works as a costume designer for WWE, including designing outfits for Sasha herself. The couple met while wrestling on the independent circuit in Boston, and they started dating soon after.

Net Worth

As of 2024, Sasha Banks, has an estimated net worth of $4 million. Her wealth comes from her highly successful career in professional wrestling, where she has competed in major promotions like WWE, NJPW, and AEW. In WWE, she became a five-time Raw Women's Champion and also held the SmackDown Women's Championship, which helped boost her earnings. Aside from wrestling, her role as Koska Reeves in The Mandalorian contributed to her financial success through acting. She also benefits from endorsements, merchandise sales, and her involvement in various high-profile wrestling events such as WrestleMania and Hell in a Cell​.