Sasha Banks, born Mercedes Kaestner-Varnado on January 26, 1992, in Fairfield, California, is an American professional wrestler known for her work in WWE. Due to her brother's disability, her family moved frequently in search of better medical facilities and schooling options. They eventually settled in Boston, Massachusetts, where she began pursuing a career in professional wrestling. Banks completed her education online to accommodate the family’s frequent relocations.
Banks began her wrestling career on the independent circuit, most notably with Chaotic Wrestling, where she held the Chaotic Wrestling Women's Championship. Her skill and charisma soon attracted the attention of WWE, where she adopted the ring name Sasha Banks. Over the years, she has become one of the most prominent female wrestlers in WWE history, earning multiple championships and accolades.
Sasha Banks is a first cousin of hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg, who played a role in helping her develop her in-ring persona. She is also related to music producer Daz Dillinger and singers Brandy Norwood and Ray J. These entertainment industry connections have contributed to her distinctive style and popularity.
Banks is an outspoken fan of K-pop music and Japanese anime, particularly the series Sailor Moon, which has influenced aspects of her personal and professional identity. She has often cited wrestling legend Eddie Guerrero as her favorite wrestler and attended his memorial episode of WWE Raw on November 14, 2005, an experience that left a lasting impact on her career.
On August 4, 2016, Sasha Banks married Sarath Ton, a retired professional wrestler and current WWE costume designer better known by his ring name Kid Mikaze. Their shared background in wrestling has helped foster a strong personal and professional bond.
| Birth Date: | 26 Jan, 1992 |
| Age: | 28 yrs |
| Occupations: | Professional wrestler |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Fairfield |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American professional wrestler |
| Net Worth 2020: | 3 million |
| Net Worth 2021: | 250 thousand |
