Sasha Banks WWE Return: Is it a Rumor or Reality? SmackDown’s Top Superstar Seen with Sasha

Sasha Banks has been in the news lately due to the rumors of her potential WWE return. The five-time WWE Women’s Champion has been trolling the fans with cryptic posts on social media since her comeback news started circulating.

Sasha Banks, also known as Mercedes Mone, was last clicked with Bayley at a movie premiere event and not so long ago appeared to watch a match of her former partner Naomi aka Trinity for the Knockouts Championship in TNA. Fans are left speculating about Mone’s return and whether it is a rumor or reality.

Who was Sasha Banks spotted with, fueling WWE comeback rumors?

Sasha Banks was recently spotted with the leader of the Damage CTRL faction Bayley. The pair reunited in the premiere of “Self Reliance.” The rivals turned friends once had a bout for the SmackDown Women’s title but now that Sasha is no longer a member of the WWE, both had a lovely moment in their reunion.

Both Sasha and Bayley were also seen in Hard to Kill PPV by TNA, watching the match between Trinity aka Naomi and Jordynne Grace for the Knockouts Championship. Trinity is good friends with both Mone and Bayley, so it was not surprising to see the duo attending the event. A picture was shared on Twitter, where both superstars were seen in black hoodies and black glasses, sitting in the back and watching Trinity’s match.

The more frequent appearances of Banks make the WWE universe take the rumors of her comeback seriously as a potential inductee in the match card of Royal Rumble 2024. Some fans are wondering if Sasha will join the Battle Royal of the women’s division on January 27 or if she will attack the Women’s World Champion as a new challenger.

Sasha Banks Hints at a Possible Royal Rumble 2024 Return

After the ‘Best in the World’ CM Punk made his return, Sasha Banks started teasing a potential return in the Royal Rumble event. Fans were torn between taking the rumors seriously or believing that Sasha was joining Tony Khan’s AEW.

The post released by Wrestling Ops on January 5, 2024, read, “In regard to Mercedes Moné, the last we have heard (which was around Christmas week) was that WWE would absolutely love to have Mercedes back and have made that clear—and that at least early discussions between the sides have happened. One WWE source felt confident about her eventual return as Sasha Banks, but cautioned that until a deal is signed, nothing is ever official.”

Sasha has explored other promotions like New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) and World Wonder Ring Stardom, which makes fans believe that she is more prepared and ready to return to WWE. She left the company in May 2022 and the WWE universe wants ‘The Boss’ back in action again.

What is your take on Sasha Bank’s return? Do you think she will make a comeback in WWE? Write your thoughts in the comments below!