Former RAW Women’s Champion reacts to Sasha Banks’ NJPW debut

After months of speculation over the status of her WWE career, Sasha Banks has now officially left the company. Banks’ WWE contract expired on New Year’s Eve, and she became a free agent. Today, The Boss made her NJPW debut at the Wrestle Kingdom event under a new ring name, Mercedes Mone.

The event took place at the Tokyo Dome in Japan. The Boss confronted former WWE superstar Kairi Sane at the event. Banks proceeded to shake hands with the IWGP Women’s Champion but deceived her by attacking her.

She then took the mic and introduced herself as the CEO of the women’s division. Sasha Banks and Kairi Sane will now face each other for the IWGP Women’s Championship at the Battle in the Valley event on February 18.

Sasha Banks’ former rival and Tag Team partner Bayley reacted to Banks’ NJPW debut. Bayley reacted on Twitter by posting just one word. She simply wrote Banks’ new last name, “MONÉ.”

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Former WWE Superstar recently heaped praise on Sasha Banks

The year 2022 was going great for Banks until May, when she and Naomi walked out of the company due to a creative dispute. The two women had their WrestleMania moment when they won the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship at the event. While Banks has made her decision now, it remains unclear as to what Naomi’s future holds with the company.

Sasha Banks was one of the top stars in the WWE. Banks began her career in the NXT division and soon established herself as a prominent face in the company. In addition to being charismatic and decent on the mic, Banks has been an amazing wrestler.

She has been a part of some of the best women’s matches of the current generation. Former WWE Superstar Paige, who now goes by the name Saraya, recently spoke about Sasha Banks’ career. During their time in the WWE, Saraya often worked with Paige.

In a recent interview with Metro, Saraya stated that Sasha Banks knows her worth, and she deserves great things, as she has done a lot in the wrestling industry. She stated that Banks makes one glued to the seat through her performances and deserves all the appreciation.

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“I love the fact that she [Sasha Banks] took her career into her own hands, and she knows her worth…. She’s one of the girls that puts b*tts in seats, and you want to see wrestle and you wanna see main event. She deserves all those things,”

Sasha Banks will surely be missed in the WWE by her fans. While now she aims to be an IWGP Champion, fans still hope to see her achieve the things that she didn’t in her WWE career. Who knows, she might pop up at the Royal Rumble and win the event.

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