Mercedes Moné, formerly known to millions as Sasha Banks, just dropped a major bombshell on her fans — she’s officially off the market!
The AEW TBS Champion confirmed to TMZ Sports that she’s in a relationship with fellow AEW star The Beast Mortos, putting an end to months of speculation after fans noticed the duo getting cozy on social media.
And yes — she’s calling it “a real beauty and the beast situation.”
???? From Tag Teams to Soulmates?
The rumors started swirling when Beast Mortos, known for his intense masked persona and in-ring power, posted a swoon-worthy photo with Moné, captioned in Spanish:
“En tus brazos encuentro paz” — “In your arms I find peace.”
It didn’t take long for fans to read between the lines.
Now, Moné has made it official. In a response to TMZ Sports, she confirmed the romance and even offered a playful twist on their pairing, likening it to a love story right out of a fairytale — but with a wrestling ring instead of a castle.
From WWE Legacy to AEW Love
This new relationship marks a fresh chapter for Moné, 33, who made headlines in late 2023 when she filed for divorce from Sarath Ton, her husband of eight years.
Although the split caught some fans off guard, Moné later revealed the two had been separated “for years,” and reassured everyone that there were “no hard feelings” between them.
“We’ve moved on peacefully,” she said in a YouTube interview. “Now I’m focused on my happiness — in and out of the ring.”
And it looks like that happiness has a name — Beast Mortos.
The Champ Finds Her Match
Since walking away from WWE in 2022, Mercedes Moné has been on an unstoppable rise in AEW. She’s the reigning TBS Champion, a belt she won in a hard-fought match that cemented her as the face of AEW’s women’s division.
She also holds two international titles:
- RevPro Undisputed British Women’s Championship
- EWA Women’s Championship
With gold around her waist and love in her life, Moné is truly in her main character era.
“This is the life I’ve always dreamed of,” she told fans earlier this year. “Freedom, passion, and purpose.”
????⚕️???? Who Is The Beast Mortos?
While Moné has made waves across wrestling promotions worldwide, her new man is just as fascinating outside the ring.
Beast Mortos, whose real name is Taurus Rivera, is more than a wrestler. He’s:
- A former veterinarian
- A licensed nurse
- And in just a few months? A law school graduate
Yep, a masked muscleman with brains — and apparently, a heart of gold.
“He’s the real deal,” a source close to the couple tells us. “She’s never smiled this much.”
Love Behind the Mask
Though the couple hasn’t shared how long they’ve been dating, the public reveal comes just shy of a year after Moné’s divorce became official.
Fans have been speculating for months after noticing their flirty interactions on social platforms and backstage AEW moments. Mortos’ cryptic Instagram captions only fueled the buzz — but now the mystery is solved.
Their chemistry? Undeniable. Their privacy? Still intact — but fans are loving the glimpses they’re getting.
???? Fan Reactions Pour In
It didn’t take long for the internet to explode with reactions:
“Sasha found her beast?? ICONIC.”
“Mercedes Moné out here winning in wrestling and love.”
“Beauty. Beast. Power couple energy ????????????”
Some even pointed out the poetic symmetry — a woman who took control of her career is now embracing love on her own terms, with someone equally ambitious.
What’s Next for Mercedes and Mortos?
While fans would love to see this couple tag-team in the ring, both stars are keeping their professional paths separate — at least for now.
But with AEW embracing big personalities and real-life narratives, don’t be surprised if this power couple’s romance eventually gets woven into a storyline.
For now, though, they’re simply enjoying each other — and fans are here for it.
???? What Do You Think?
Are Mercedes and Mortos wrestling’s new power couple?
Would you love to see them team up in the ring?
Drop your thoughts below — and stay locked in with The Pop Radar for more exclusive AEW romance reveals, backstage tea, and celeb headlines that hit hard.
