Sasha Banks
Full Name and Common Aliases
Sasha Banks' full name is Mercedez Jalene Colón. She is also known by her ring name Sasha Banks.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on January 26, 1992, in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. There is no record of her death date.
Nationality and Profession(s)
American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment).
Early Life and Background
Sasha Banks was born as Mercedez Jalene Colón to a Puerto Rican family. Her passion for wrestling started at an early age, inspired by female wrestlers such as Chyna and Trish Stratus. She began training in 2005 under the guidance of WWE Hall of Famer, Ricky Steamboat.
Growing up in California's Bay Area, Banks was exposed to a diverse environment that influenced her interest in music and art, which she continues to explore outside of wrestling. She attended high school but dropped out to pursue a career in professional wrestling.
Major Accomplishments
Sasha Banks has achieved numerous milestones throughout her wrestling career:
In 2012, she won the SHIMMER Women's Championship.
In 2014, she signed with WWE and made her debut on NXT under the name Sasha Banks.
She became a one-time Raw Women's Champion, holding the title from May 2020 to June 2021.Notable Works or Actions
Some of Sasha Banks' most notable performances include:
Her critically acclaimed matches against Sarray at Wrestle Kingdom 15 (2021) and Naomi at SummerSlam (2015).
Her stint as a face, showcasing her ability to connect with audiences through authentic storytelling.
Bank Street (2020), an experimental YouTube series that combines music, dance, and wrestling.
Impact and Legacy
Sasha Banks has made significant contributions to the world of professional wrestling:
As one of the pioneers of the Women's Revolution in WWE, she paved the way for future female wrestlers.
Her innovative approach to storytelling and match performances has inspired a new generation of performers.
By pushing boundaries through art and music, Sasha Banks continues to challenge traditional perceptions of what it means to be a wrestler.Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Sasha Banks is widely quoted and remembered for her:
Authenticity - She has been praised for staying true to herself and her artistic vision, both in and out of the ring.
Innovative Storytelling - Sasha Banks' ability to create complex narratives and evoke strong emotions from audiences sets her apart.
Trailblazing Spirit - As a trailblazer for women in wrestling, she has inspired countless fans and wrestlers alike.
Sasha Banks is more than just a professional wrestler. She's an artist who wears multiple hats, using her platform to express herself and leave a lasting impact on the world of sports entertainment.
Quotes by Sasha Banks
For me, I got to start at FCW and see it turn into NXT, and I remember going to house shows, and there were legit ten fans in the crowd. Now, every weekend where we have a show, there are 300-plus people.
I know that at 'NXT TakeOver' and the fatal four-way, we'll definitely have people saying, 'Oh my God, those were not Divas; those were superstars right there.'
It feels like a whole other brand onto itself, and I know for the girls - and just speaking for myself - being at NXT has been such an amazing experienc, and I feel so accomplished here as wrestling as a woman and just showing fans that women can do it better than the men.
I just remember that when I started at NXT, I had no character. I had nothing. I was just so excited to be here and just to be a wrestler.
I would absolutely love to wrestle Sami Zayn because he's absolutely one of my favorites to watch. I think me and his style would just work. That would definitely be a dream match of mine.
I didn't want to walk into WWE and be someone who just does bikini matches and played second fiddle to the guys. I wanted to stand out, make people excited to see women's wrestling, and show them we can be better than the men.
Back in the day when I started on the independent scene, guys would not watch women's matches, and if they did, they would do it to make fun of us.
I definitely would like to work with Nia Jax; she's something different that I haven't had yet. I didn't have someone like her to work with in NXT, so I think I would like to work with her next. I think that would be a great feud.
First-ever woman to have an iron-man match. It's been such a long time, to be the second woman ever to main event a Raw.