Mercedes Moné
Professional wrestler and champion
Debuted in wrestling in 2010 and gained prominence in WWE under the ring name Sasha Banks. Captured the WWE Raw Women's Championship five times, the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship once, and the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship twice. Known for her role in the women's revolution in professional wrestling, featuring in high-profile matches including main events at WrestleMania. Left WWE in early 2022 and signed with NJPW under the name Mercedes Moné.
Five-time WWE Raw Women's Champion
Main event of WrestleMania 35
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January 26th, 1880 146 years ago
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