Sasha Banks is all the rage.
Rumors have been swirling about where Sasha Banks would end up since she walked out of WWE earlier this year. Today, PWnsider reported on Sasha, now known as her real name Mercedes Varnado, being brought into NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17. Now, Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select has a little bit of an update on the situation.
Known professionally as Sasha Banks, Mercedes hasn’t wrestled since walking out on WWE back in May, and subsequently was suspended. PWInsider has reported that NJPW is bringing Mercedes into the NJPW Wrestle Kingdom show, which is interesting timing for multiple reasons. Earlier this year, WrestleCade tried to book Sasha Banks for their Thanksgiving weekend event. Despite a high price tag, they were confident that she would yield a return, and were planning the booking. However, as talks progressed, they were told that Banks wasn’t taking wrestling booking until after January 1. Wrestle Kingdom is after that date, as is the AEW LA date that features Britt Baker and Jamie Hayter against Saraya and a mystery partner. Fightful has already heard from reps from multiple companies, asking about Sasha Banks’ status and inquiring what we think it would take for her to make appearances, even one offs. Fightful asked about Mercedes’ status with WWE after the heavy promotion of her appearing on USA Network’s Barmageddon. Nobody that we inquired with at WWE had heard any change or update on her status, or were at least willing to say as much. However, several AEW talent were excited about the possibility of her coming in. One source quickly agreed they thought that having Sasha Banks on their show weekly is another “anchor” for their women’s division, something that could kick start interest in it, and feel would significantly help viewership. When asking with NJPW sources, they would not confirm or deny the news, which is usually something they’ll quickly deny if it isn’t true.
– Fightful Select
Where would you like Mercedes to end up?
H/T Fightful Select
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