Sasha Banks’ Age, Height, Weight, Biography, Relationships & More

Having trained from a young age, Sasha Banks is a phenomenal wrestler with many wins under her belt, including her five WWE Raw Women’s Championship wins. Whether it is a four-way match or a tag team match, the talented combat sports player has constantly proved her undeniable skills in the ring.

Proudly the first contestant to win WWE’s Women’s Tag Team competition, Sasha Banks has broken many other records as well. Here is every other exciting detail about Sasha Banks’ career, height, weight, body measurements, diet, workout routine, awards, and more.

Sasha Banks’ Career

Mercedes Justine Kaestner-Varnado, who is famously known as Sasha Banks, was born in Fairfield, California. Banks attended online school and enjoyed watching All Japan Women’s Pro-Wrestling (AJW) growing up.

Sasha was trained at Chaotic Wrestling before making her debut in an intergender tag team match in 2010. She was partnered with Nikki Roxx for the in-ring match. That same month, in October 2010, Banks also had her first singles match against Danny E.

Sasha Banks lost both her debut matches, and her first win came in a tag team match in 2011. The same year, she also won the Chaotic Wrestling Women’s Championship after defeating Alexxis in an ‘I Quit’ match.

In 2010, Sasha entered her first New England Championship Wrestling and won many matches to date. She has also fought for the National Wrestling Alliance with the ring name Miss Mercedes. In 2012, Sasha was selected for the WWE NXT and earned her ring name Sasha Banks. Her first match, which she lost, was telecasted on television.

She fought many matches on WWE NXT, including her storyline-based matches against Audrey Marie, her winning WWE NXT Women’s Championship tournament against Charlotte, and other matches.

Following her appearances at the WWE NXT program, Sasha joined WWE Raw. There, she teamed with Naomi and Tamina. Their team was nicknamed Team B.A.D, which stood for Beautiful and Dangerous.

During her wrestling career, Sasha Banks also formed allies with Bayley, and the duo was called Boss ‘n’ Hug Connection.

Since becoming part of WWE Raw, Banks has participated in several tournaments for WWE Raw. She also wrestled in the WWE Women’s Championship and WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship.

Lately, in 2022, Sasha Banks partnered with Naomi. The duo returned their winning belts and left WWE following a dispute with WWE promoter Vince McMahon. Sasha Banks’ first and only acting role as of date was in The Mandalorian.

Sasha Banks’ Height and Weight

Sasha Banks’ height is 5 feet 5 inches or 165 cm (1.65 m), and she weighs 52 kg or 115 pounds. She has an athletic frame that allows her to look breath-taking in the body-fitted two-piece clothing she sports whenever she is in the ring.

Sasha, who travels occasionally, manages to eat healthy by packing home-cooked food in bulk. She defrosts it and eats it instead of eating from restaurants. It has helped her save money and avoid leaning toward easily-available options like junk foods.

Sasha Banks’ pre-cooked meals usually consist of vegetables and lean meat.

Sasha Banks’ Dating History

Usually, being busy with one’s career means having less time for personal matters like romance. Luckily for Sasha Banks, her passion for wrestling helped her find love. She met her now-husband, Sarath Ton, while competing at an individual circuit.

Sasha Banks married the former wrestler in 2016 in a private ceremony that only included their close group of friends.

The couple kept their marriage a secret for a while before Sasha Banks revealed it in Lillian Garcia’s podcast. Her fans tend to send hate comments to Sarath Ton; thus, the pair did not announce their wedding.

• Full Born Name: Mercedes Justine Kaestner-Varnado
• Nickname: Sasha Banks, Mercedes KV, Miss Mercedes, and The Boss
• Occupation: Wrestler, Actress
• Religion: Christian
• Date of Birth: 26 January 1992 
• Birthplace: Fairfield, California, United States
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
• Father Name: Reo Varnado
• Mother Name: Judith Varnado 
• Siblings’ Names: Joshua
• Spouse: Sarath Ton (m. 2016)
• Children: None

Sasha Banks’ Body Measurements

WWE superstar Sasha Banks’ toned abs are probably every girl’s fitness goal. Her virtually cinched waist is sure to catch anyone’s attention. Her body measurements are 34-24-35 in or 86-61-89 cm. 

In addition to the workout Sasha Banks gets in the ring, she also hits the gym five times every week. Her sessions typically last two hours and include weightlifting workouts such as deadlifting. This, along with her healthy diet, explains her well-admired lean figure.

Sasha Banks’ Ample Bosom

Sasha Banks has a petite figure with perfect proportions that allow her always to look sexy. Besides, her tiny waist makes her curves appear bigger, thus giving her a curvy appearance. Sasha Banks’ breast size is 34 inches, which she loves to flaunt in a bra size of 32B with a cup size of B.

When WWE superstar Sasha Banks posed for photographer Xavier Albert, she wore a golden dress in the photoshoot. The well-fitted attire accentuated her curves and elevated her perfectly-shaped bosom.

Sasha Banks’ Net Worth

WWE superstar Sasha Banks is a famous and talented wrestler with multiple championships under her belt. Her annual base salary is said to be $250 thousand. Sasha’s professional wrestling career has contributed to her net worth, which is estimated to be $4 million in 2022.

Sasha Banks’ Most Loved Things

• Favorite Music Genre: Kpop
• Favorite Anime: Sailor Moon
• Favorite Wrestler: Eddie Guerrero
• Favorite Snacks: Beef Jerky, Tuna Packets, and Fruit

Sasha Banks’ Most Notable Awards And Nominations

• Rolling Stone: Future Diva of the Year (2015)
• Pro Wrestling Illustrated: Match of the Year (2015), Woman of the Year (2015)
• CBS Sports: Tag Team of the Year (2020)
• Pro Wrestling Illustrated: Feud of the Year (2020), Tag Team of the Year (2020)
• Sports Illustrated: Wrestler of the Year (2020)
• Slammy Award (WWE): Female Superstar of the Year (2020), Double-Cross of the Year (2020)
• Bumpy Award (WWE): Tag Team of the Half-Year (2020)
• ESPY Awards: Best WWE Moment, WrestleMania (2021)
• Bumpy Award (WWE): Best Match of the Half-Year (2021)

Fun Facts About Sasha Banks

Sasha Banks is related to Snoop Dogg, who assisted her in developing her WWE persona.

Sasha Banks did not know her role model Eddie Guerrero had died before being included in a memorial episode for the late wrestler.

Sasha Banks is the first African-American woman to partake in the main event of WWE WrestleMania.

Sasha Banks is a renowned wrestler who has expanded her career throughout the years. Another celebrity who rose to prominence through wrestling is Betty Gilpin, except she played a wrestler in the series GLOW. Her other memorable acting roles include Nurse Jackie, True Crime, and A Dog’s Journey.