Sasha Banks Return: Mercedes Mone to Reportedly Compete in Two Other Promotions Alongside AEW Despite Tony Khan Announcement

The WWE Universe was desperate to see Mercedes Mone reclaim the ring name Sasha Banks and come back to WWE. However, their expectations didn’t come to fruition, as rumors of a return at the Royal Rumble did not transpire. Mone has reportedly decided to side with Tony Khan’s AEW for her latest professional endeavor. This move by The Boss left every WWE fan blindsided.

But, it seems that despite Tony Khan making the grand announcement, the Sasha Banks recruitment saga is far from over. A new development has revealed that AEW is not the only pro wrestling outfit where Mone will perform. In fact, she will be performing for the fans of two more companies.

The Boss to clash with three different locker rooms at the same time

Sasha Banks has been quite the elusive one ever since rumors of her making a switch started to float on social media. Mercedes Martinez is joining All Elite Wrestling (AEW), confirmed by Fightful Select and Andrew Zarian of Mat Men Radio. According to Fightful Select, Sasha Banks has not yet severed her ties with New Japan Pro Wrestling. Moreover, she may also fight in the squared circle of Stardom. AEW announced a special Dynamite episode titled “Big Business” at TD Garden, reportedly confirming Mercedes’ involvement.

Martinez has been on AEW’s payroll for a while now, with details emerging about her deal length, potential obstacles, her past with WWE, and future plans in Japan. 

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While the NJPW crowd loves Sasha Banks, it seems that The Boss reciprocates all of that as well. Moreover, Mone has also decided to team up with Stardom, which is another Japanese pro wrestling outfit. Although this is great news for the Japanese pro wrestling fans of Mone, what does this mean for her AEW contract?

Unable to say Sayonara to Japan?

In an April 2023 conversation with Sports Illustrated, Sasha Banks said, “I wanted to make new history, and the place to do it is here in Japan. Japan has the highest standards for women’s wrestling, and I want to set the standard in New Japan.” She further mentioned how hard it is to thrive in Japanese pro wrestling due to it being an inherent physical slugfest and not just a glamorous affair.

Sasha Banks also talked about her love for Japan and its culture and how much she is enjoying it there. Naturally, she would not like to abandon the treasure trove, which is rewarding her so much. But, this can lead to several problems with AEW. 

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If Banks keeps switching between Japan and the US, this will result in several scheduling clashes. Moreover, AEW may not be able to take Sasha Banks on all of its PPVs. This is problematic since AEW has signed Mone as a five-star recruit. However, Tony Khan might have outlined the specifics of the deal considering the costs involved. His ability to collaborate with other wrestling promotions could provide him with the edge to figure out what works best for all parties. Will this contract work out properly for all parties? Let your thoughts flow in the comments.