Tag Archives: Sasha Banks

Mercedes Mone Discusses Her Decision To Depart WWE In May 2022

In a recent interview with Evan T. Mack as part of the Kick Rocks Wrestling Podcast, Mercedes Mone discussed several topics, including her decision to walk out of WWE in May 2022 after reported issues with planned creative at a time that she was the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions alongside Naomi (aka Trinity). “That’s  Continue Reading »

Mercedes Mone Injury Update

In an update on Mercedes Mone’s current injury status since suffering a broken ankle as part of NJPW Resurgence back in May, there are said to be no plans for her to make a return to New Japan Pro Wrestling or STARDOM anytime soon, according to a report from The Wrestling Observer. Moné made an  Continue Reading »

Mercedes Moné Applies To Trademark “First Class”

Former IWGP Women’s Champion Mercedes Moné (fka Sasha Banks), through Soulnado Inc., applied to trademark the term “First Class” on April 23rd with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), with the filing made through Michael E. Dockins who has helped wrestling legends, independent wrestling talent and AEW stars to secure their trademarks. The  Continue Reading »

Mercedes Moné Confirms She Will Be At NJPW Sakura Genesis 2023 On April 8th

In a recent interview with TMZ Sports, IWGP Women’s Champion Mercedes Moné (the former Sasha Banks in WWE) discussed several topics, and confirmed that she will be part of the upcoming NJPW Sakura Genesis 2023 event on April 8th, teasing a potential match against AZM. “Besides taking it on carpets, autograph signings, all over the  Continue Reading »

Mercedes Moné Signs With UTA For Representation In All Areas

Newly-crowned IWGP Women’s Champion Mercedes Moné (fka Sasha Banks in WWE) has signed with UTA for representation in all areas, according to a report from Variety who note that the agency will help her secure new opportunities in film, television, theater and more and that Moné’s advocate, Keven Undergaro, will continue to represent her. Moné  Continue Reading »

Mercedes Moné Discusses The Potential Of A WWE Return

In a recent interview with Marc Raimondi of ESPN, newly-crowned IWGP Women’s Champion Mercedes Moné discussed the potential of a return to the WWE. “I guess people like to say never say never, you never know in life. I never knew that life would take me here, but I always have to follow my heart,  Continue Reading »

Mercedes Moné Applies To Trademark “The CEO”

Mercedes Moné, the former Sasha Banks in WWE, applied to trademark the term “The CEO” on January 11th with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), with the filing made through Michael E. Dockins, who has helped wrestling legends, independent wrestling talents and AEW stars to secure their trademarks. The filing for the trademark  Continue Reading »

Mercedes Moné Launches Pro Wrestling Tees Store

Mercedes Moné, the former Sasha Banks in WWE, has launched a Pro Wrestling Tees store which is available at this link. The store features multiple t-shirts, a hat, a coffee mug and a micro brawler that will only be available for purchase for two weeks.

Mercedes Moné (fka Sasha Banks) Appears At NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17; Will Challenge For IWGP Women’s Championship

Mercedes Moné, the former Sasha Banks in WWE, made an appearance during today’s NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 event, confronting KAIRI following her match against Tam Nakano where she successfully retained the IWGP Women’s Championship. Moné attacked KAIRI and issued a challenge to her for the IWGP Women’s Championship at NJPW Battle in the Valley event  Continue Reading »

Report: WWE Star Heading To Japan To Support Sasha Banks Ahead Of NJPW’s Wrestle Kingdom 17 Event

WWE RAW superstar Bayley is heading to Japan to support Sasha Banks ahead of a reported appearance as part of tomorrow’s NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 event at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, according to PWInsider.com. The report notes that the expectation is that Bayley will not be shown on-camera due to her being under  Continue Reading »

Mercedes Varnado (Sasha Banks) Applies To Trademark “Mone’ Banks”

Mercedes Varnado (aka Sasha Banks) applied to trademark the term “Mone’ Banks” on December 27th with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), with the filing made through Michael E. Dockins who has helped wrestling legends, independent wrestling talent and AEW stars to secure their trademarks. The filing for the trademark notes that it  Continue Reading »

Report: Sasha Banks Expected To Be At NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17

WWE superstar Sasha Banks, who last appeared for the company in May 2022, is expected to be at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17, according to a report from Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com. The report notes that it is unknown as of writing as to whether Banks, real name Mercedes Varnado, will be appearing before the live  Continue Reading »

Sasha Banks Applies To Trademark Her Real Name

WWE superstar Sasha Banks, who has not appeared for the company since May 2022, applied to trademark “Mercedes Varnado” under her real name on December 1st with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), with the filing made through Michael E. Dockins who has helped wrestling legends, independent wrestling talent and All Elite Wrestling  Continue Reading »

Sasha Banks Wraps First Movie Role

WWE superstar Sasha Banks, who has not appeared for the company since May 2022, revealed on her official Twitter account that she recently wrapped her first movie role. Banks, under her real name of Mercedes Varnado, plays the role of Koska Reeves in the Disney+ series The Mandalorian, a Mandalorian warrior who is part of  Continue Reading »

Sasha Banks & Brie Bella Advertised For Upcoming USA Network Show “Barmageddon” Hosted By Nikki Bella

The USA Network have announced that “Barmageddon”, hosted by WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella and starring Carson Daly and Blake Shelton will premiere on Monday, December 5th. Among the guests scheduled to appear on the show are Sasha Banks, Brie Bella, Gwen Stefani, Sheryl Crow and more.

Triple H Discusses The Potential Of Sasha Banks Returning To WWE

In a recent interview with Ariel Helwani for BT Sport to promote tomorrow’s WWE Clash at the Castle Premium Live Event, WWE EVP Of Talent Relations and Head of Creative Triple H discussed several topics, including the potential of Sasha Banks returning to the company. “Time will tell, yeah time will tell. I think in  Continue Reading »

Report: Sasha Banks & Naomi Removed From WWE’s Internal Roster

Former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Sasha Banks and Naomi have been removed from the company’s internal roster over the past 24 hours, however there has been no confirmation that Banks or Naomi have been officially released from the WWE, according to a report from PWInsider.com. The report notes that the removal from WWE’s internal  Continue Reading »

Sasha Banks Undergoes PRK Eye Surgery

Newsom Eye revealed in a post on their official Instagram account that WWE superstar Sasha Banks recently underwent photorefractive keratectomy surgery (PRK surgery), an alternative laser eye surgery for those who are not candidates for LASIK. Banks has not appeared on WWE television since the May 13th episode of WWE SmackDown.

Sasha Banks & Naomi Suspended Indefinitely By WWE; Tournament Announced To Crown New Women’s Tag Team Champions

WWE announced on this week’s episode of SmackDown on FOX that Sasha Banks and Naomi have been suspended indefinitely by the company with a future tournament announced to crown new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions. Sasha Banks and Naomi have been suspended indefinitely. There will be a future tournament to crown the new WWE Women's  Continue Reading »

WWE Issue Statement On Talent Walking Out During Tonight’s WWE RAW

WWE released the following statement this evening in regards to the news that WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Sasha Banks and Naomi walked out of tonight’s episode of WWE RAW. “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  Continue Reading »