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“They Were Hitting…”: Sasha Banks Reveals Reason Behind Her WWE Exit

Published 01/28/2023, 6:45 AM EST

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Ever since the controversial departure of Sasha Banks from WWE, fans have wondered about the reason behind it. Why would a wrestler leave a contract worth $250,000? In her time in WWE, Banks has achieved a lot. A five-time WWE Women’s Championship title holder to becoming tag-team champion along with Naomi, she has done it all.

Despite her great run in the promotion, as per reports, she had creative disputes with the company. Once Dave Meltzer also talked about the reason behind Miss Mercedes’ absence from WWE. After months of dilemma, finally, our questions have been answered by the WWE superstar who turned into NJPW’s Mercedes Moné. She revealed the reason behind her leaving the prestigious American wrestling promotion.

The former WWE Champion finally answered the most asked question

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After months of clueless waiting, The Boss has now started updating her fans about her debut in NJPW. Not only did she enter an international promotion, but have accomplished one of her dreams as well. Moné expressed her delight at sharing the ring with some of her idols and fulfilling her international dream.

She said, “They were hitting just as hard as the men, having these 30-minute long five-star matches.”

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I was so amazed by them that Japan became my number one goal even before WWE. I managed to achieve what I wanted to achieve in WWE, and now I get to live out this international dream.”

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Sasha was one of the top superstars of WWE without any doubt. She spent 10 years of her career in the Stamford-based wrestling company and achieved worldwide fame. However, achieving all their goals is what one thrives on. And so Banks did what she needed to. Nevertheless, she will always have the support of her fans behind her.

The next step in Sasha Bank’s career

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The former Grand Slam Champion is quite aware of her stardom, but fans never fail to surprise their idols with their immense love. Moné knew that her fans would support her in her bold step of joining another pro wrestling promotion. However, what she didn’t know was that an absolutely sold-out show is waiting for her. 

After leaving WWE, she has done plenty of things, but she will be eager to step foot into the ring once again. Monè will face KAIRI for the IWGP Women’s Title in February at ‘NJPW Battle in the Valley’.

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The WWE Universe must be disheartened by seeing Sasha performing on another promotion. But true wrestling fans would always cheer for her in spite of the place where she conquers her opponent.

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Aditi Malhotra

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Aditi is a WWE writer at EssentiallySports. Being a Journalism graduate, she has sound experience in news writing and digital marketing. From her teenage years, Aditi has been consuming WWE content religiously, and it evidently reflects in her writing as it incorporates the news combined with a fan's perspective.
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Amal Joyce