Sasha Banks Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 5 in |
Weight | 52 kg |
Date of Birth | January 26, 1992 |
Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Spouse | Sarath Ton |
Sasha Banks is a professional wrestler fromFairfield, California, U.S. Before signing up with WWE in 2012, she used to wrestle in independent promotions. She made her wrestling debut onAugust 8, 2010. Within 2 years of starting wrestling, she had signed up with WWE. In 2016, Sasha became the first ever woman who contested in a Hell in a Cell match.
Born Name
Mercedes Kaestner-Varnado
Nick Name
Sasha Banks, Mercedes KV, Miss Mercedes, The Boss
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Born Place
Fairfield, California, United States
Residence
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Nationality
Education
Sasha Banks wasn’t able to get her school through the traditional system and instead completed her studies through an online program.
Occupation
Professional wrestler
Family
- Mother – Judith Varnado
- Siblings – She has an autistic brother.
- Others – Snoop Dogg (First Cousin) (Rapper, Singer, Songwriter), Daz Dillinger (First Cousin) (Rapper, Record Producer), Brandy Norwood (First Cousin) (Singer, Actress), Ray J (First Cousin) (Singer, Actor)
Manager
Sasha Bankscan be reached through WWE, Inc.
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 5 in or 165 cm
Weight
52 kg or 115 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Sasha Bankshas dated
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial
She has African-American and German ancestry.
Hair Color
Black (Natural)
But, she is often seen with her hair dyed in bright and flamboyant shades such as ‘purple’ and ‘pink’.
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Unique and bright hair colors
- Toned figure
Brand Endorsem*nts
Sasha Bankshasn’t appeared in any TV commercial. However, she has used her social media presence to promote a number of brands and products.
Religion
Banks was raised in a very religious household. Her family used to visit church 5 days a week and her mother wanted her to get into the Church choir and not focus on wrestling.
As an adult, she has stuck to her faith.
Best Known For
- Her successful and high-profile stint with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) during which she has performed in NXT and Raw brands. She has managed to win multiple titles during her stint in both the territories of the popular wrestling promotion.
- Her popularity on various social media platforms including Instagram on which she has over 4 million followers.
First WWE Match
In December 2012, Sasha made her WWE televised debut in a match against Paige in an NXT event. She lost the match.
First TV Show
In February 2013, Sasha Banks made her first TV show appearance on the comedy show, The JBL Show.
Personal Trainer
Sasha Banks works pretty hard in the gym to keep herself in top condition for her in-ring commitments. She usually hits the gym 5 days a week and her each workout session usually lasts for about 2 hours. During her gym session, the focus is usually on working her entire body and involves lots of compound barbell movements, ropework, big lifts, and kettlebell exercises. She especially loves working on deadlifts in the gym.
When she is traveling because of her wrestling work, she tries to find the CrossFit gym in the town. Once she finds one, she just focusses on conditioning and strength training work. She doesn’t believe in doing cardio in the gym as she believes her ring work takes care of it.
She complements her workout regime by sticking to a healthy and protein-rich diet plan. To make sure that there aren’t any slip-ups on the road, she packs her meal in the cooler bag so that she can later defrost and reheat it at the hotels and arenas. Her daily diet plan is as follows
- Breakfast – Egg-white omelet with feta cheese, turkey, and onion
- Lunch – She likes to have a salad with chicken for her lunch.
- Dinner – Usually comprises of asparagus and salmon
- Snacks – She usually relies on protein shakes to take care of her hunger in between meals. The other snacking options are fruits, beef jerky, and tuna packets.
During Wrestling
- Finishing Moves
- Bankrupt (Straight Jacket Neckbreaker Slam)
- Bank Statement (Bridging Crossface, often executed with a Double Knee Backbreaker)
- Signature Moves
- Diving Double Knee Drop
- High Knee
Sasha Banks Favorite Things
- Music– K-pop
- Wrestler – Eddie Guerrero
- Influences – Rey Mysterio, Chris Benoit, Mickie James, Ivory, Molly Holly, Jazz, and Victoria
- Anime – Sailor Moon
- Cheat Foods – Pizza, burger, and Ramen noodles
- K-Pop Artists – G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Rain
- Wrestling Trainer – Norman Smiley
Source – Wikipedia, IMDb, Fox Sports, Providr.com
Sasha Banks Facts
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