Mercedes Moné Biography: Instagram, Awards, Age, Movies, WWE, Height, Net Worth, Spouse, Brother

Mercedes Justine Kaestner-Varnado, born on January 26, 1992, is an American professional wrestler and actress.

She is widely known under her WWE ring name Sasha Banks and more recently as Mercedes Moné in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and other international promotions.

Profile

• Full Name: Mercedes Justine Kaestner-Varnado
• Stage Name: Sasha Banks / Mercedes Moné
• Born: January 26, 1992
• Age: 33 years old
• Birthplace: Fairfield, California, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Professional wrestler, actress
• Height: 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
• Parent: Judith Varnado
• Siblings: Joshua Varnado (brother)
• Spouse: Sarath Ton
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Mercedes Justine Kaestner-Varnado was born on January 26, 1992, in Fairfield, California, and is 33 years old.

She was raised by Judith Varnado, alongside her sibling Joshua Varnado, she is of African-American and German descent.

She practices Christianity.

Mercedes moved frequently as a child to care for her brother Joshua, who has autism.

Her family eventually settled in Boston, Massachusetts.

She completed her education through online schooling to support her wrestling training.

Her love for wrestling started in childhood, influenced by stars like Eddie Guerrero.

Career

Mercedes began her wrestling journey in 2010 on the independent circuit under the name Mercedes KV, before signing with WWE in 2012.

She was assigned to NXT, where she evolved into the fan-favorite Sasha Banks, known as “The Boss”.

Sasha Banks became a six-time WWE Women’s Champion, NXT Women’s Champion, and three-time Women’s Tag Team Champion, earning respect as one of the most accomplished female wrestlers of her generation.

In 2022, she departed WWE and rebranded herself as Mercedes Moné, debuting in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and later appearing in AEW (All Elite Wrestling) in 2024.

In addition to wrestling, she began acting in 2020, playing Koska Reeves in The Mandalorian, a Star Wars series on Disney+.

Awards and Nominations

• 6× WWE Raw/SmackDown Women’s Champion
• 3× WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion
• NXT Women’s Champion
• IWGP Women’s Champion (2023)
• First African-American woman to headline WrestleMania
• PWI Woman of the Year (2015)
• Ranked #1 in PWI Female 50 (2016)
• BET Awards nominee (2021)
• Slammy Award winner

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @mercedesmone
• Twitter handle: @MercedesVarnado
• Facebook handle: Mercedes Moné

Personal Life

Mercedes Varnado is married to Sarath Ton, a former wrestler and WWE costume designer, also known by the ring name Kid Mikaze.

The couple got married in 2016.

They do not have children.

Regarding her height, Mercedes Varnado stands at 5 feet 5 inches tall which is approximately (165 cm) and there is no other information about any of her previous romantic relationships before her marriage to Sarath Ton.

Discography

Acting:

• The Mandalorian (Disney+, 2020–2022) – Koska Reeves
• WWE Network Originals

Wrestling Promotions:

• WWE (2012–2022)
• NJPW / STARDOM (2023–2024)
• AEW (2024–present)

Net Worth

Mercedes Varnado has an estimated net worth of $5 million, earned through wrestling contracts, television roles, merchandise sales, sponsorships, and brand deals.

She continues to grow her empire through wrestling, Hollywood projects, and personal branding as Mercedes Moné.