WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion Sasha Banks Changes Her Name On Social Media

When we talk about the biggest stars in professional wrestling today, Sasha Banks is a name that definitely makes it in the top four of that list. Those that have any doubts can simply re-watch the classic match she had with Asuka a few weeks ago at WWE Survivor Series.

Sasha Banks changes her name on Social Media

Alongside being ‘The Boss’ in the ring, Sasha has ventured into being a boss of her career outside the ring too! The 28-year-old recently appeared on the eleventh episode of the Disney + Star Wars Spin-off series, The Mandalorian. She portrayed the character of Koska Reeves, a Mandalorian serving under Bo-Katan Kryze.

In the episode credits, they credited Sasha Banks under her real name, Mercedes Varnado. Now, following the success of her acting debut under her real name, Banks changed her name to Mercedes Varnado from Sasha Banks on her social media accounts.

No, Banks is not leaving the WWE, nor does she have a rift with the company. Her username continues to be @SashaBanksWWE on both Instagram and Twitter. It is the first time ‘Mercedes Varnado’ received credits or appreciation for her work. It is obvious for her to bask in the glory she has rightfully earned.

Plus, it is not new for professional wrestlers to use their real names on their social media and not their character names. Way before WWE released Zack Ryder, he had also changed to his real name, Matt Cardona, on social media.

The Mandalorian is the first project for Sasha Banks outside of the WWE. Looking at her performance, Banks’ fans are expecting more to come out of her character in season three of The Mandalorian. Whatever holds next, we know ‘The Blueprint’ will surely sway everyone with her performance.

The ‘Boss’ of WWE is currently feuding with the ‘Untouchable’ Carmella on SmackDown. After ambushing the ‘Blueprint’ twice, Sasha Banks gave some back to Carmella this past week on SmackDown. Catch the ‘Blueprint’ live every week on SmackDown on FOX, because there’s still time for season three!