Following this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite, attention turned to Tony Khan‘s announcement teasing Sasha Banks‘ arrival. Speculation has swirled for some time about the former WWE Women’s Champion potentially joining All Elite Wrestling after negotiations with WWE ceased. Now, it seems AEW has scheduled her highly anticipated debut in her hometown five weeks from now. 

The burning question on everyone’s minds is: Why did she choose AEW over WWE? Let’s delve into why Banks, also known as Mercedes Mone, reportedly opted for Tony Khan’s AEW in 2023.

Why did Sasha Banks choose AEW over WWE in 2023?

In Tony Khan’s recent announcement, it was revealed that the March 13 episode of AEW Dynamite will be titled “Big Business” and will broadcast from the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, Sasha Banks’ hometown. This suggests AEW’s intent to feature Banks, now known as Mercedes Mone, a staple in their women’s division. 

Fightful and Andrew Zarian of Mat Men Radio confirmed Mone’s contract with AEW in early January, with her debut delayed until her hometown appearance. Rumors of Sasha Banks’s return to WWE intensified in December 2023 as reports surfaced of discussions with WWE officials. However, recent reports suggest negotiations have hit a roadblock, leading to a standstill. 

According to Fightful, talks with WWE fell through, similar to previous discussions with AEW. Despite this, an agreement with AEW was reportedly in place around the same time, prompting WWE to acknowledge the cessation of talks. 

Previous reports from Fightful Select indicated WWE engaged in talks with Sasha Banks for her potential return, but both parties couldn’t reach a deal. It was noted that Banks’s asking price exceeded that of Charlotte Flair, the highest among current female WWE Superstars. 

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While dialogue with WWE failed to progress, there was speculation she may appear elsewhere soon. After Khan’s announcement a previous tweet from Banks has been trending. 

Sasha Banks’s old 2023 tweet goes viral 

A tweet from 2023 has been resurfacing again after Sasha Banks is trending on Twitter. The tweet that Banks had posted had “Bosston” written on it garnered around 7.8k likes and 391.6k views. 

The tweet came out on August 4, 2023, during the evening time. Hence now this can be a clear sign that confirms Banks will be making her AEW debut in her hometown! Mercedes Mone has been trending on Twitter in the sports section with currently 8,774 posts. 

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It looks like her fans can’t wait to see her make her wrestling debut and fight in-ring. What are your thoughts on her entering AEW and not in WWE? Do you think this was the right decision? Let us know in the comment section below.