Sasha Banks, now known as Mercedes Moné, left WWE in 2022 after she and her tag team partner Naomi walked out of the company over creative and contract disputes while they were Women's Tag Team Champions. This unexpected walkout led to them forfeiting their titles and being suspended before their official release from WWE
. Mercedes Moné explained in interviews that leaving WWE was the hardest decision of her life because wrestling there had been her whole life, but she felt compelled to stand up for herself and pursue new opportunities. She expressed gratitude for WWE but emphasized that the decision changed her life for the better and allowed her to live the best version of herself
. After leaving WWE, she reinvented herself as Mercedes Moné and joined New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) and Stardom, where she achieved success, including winning the Strong Women’s Championship at "Forbidden Door" in 2024
. In March 2024, she made her debut in All Elite Wrestling (AEW), signaling a new chapter in her wrestling career with more creative freedom and opportunities
. In summary, Sasha Banks left WWE due to creative differences and contract issues, rebranded as Mercedes Moné, found success in NJPW/Stardom, and is currently wrestling in AEW, where she continues to build her career outside WWE
