9 Current WWE stars you didn't know battled mental health issues

#3 Sasha Banks

She’s a Boss in the ring and a Boss in life. But things haven’t always been so ‘Boss’ for Sasha Banks.

In an episode of WWE Chronicle, WWE’s excellent behind-the-scenes series, Banks referred to tough times both in her career and at home growing up. Specifically, the online razzing she received over her in-ring ability leading up to and after the infamous kick she delivered to Paige which re-injured her already fragile neck and effectively forced her to retire from the competition:

Banks, who grew up idolizing WWE Hall of Famer Eddie Guerrero, made reference to the fact that she had undergone therapy to help her find a happier place in her life - a common and recommended method of treating many mental health issues including depression.

But now the former Women’s champion seems to be on the rise once again - her and Becky Lynch tore the house down in an amazing Hell in a Cell match towards the end of last year and now news has broke that Banks has been cast in the next installment of Disney’s Star Wars series The Mandalorian.

There’s simply no stopping her. She is, indeed, The Boss.

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James (who also goes by Jim) is a full-time Content Writer but also writes about topics such as Wrestling, Boxing, Creativity and Mental Health in his free time.

He's formerly worked as a freelancer in the Film & Television industry in the UK after graduating from university with a degree in Media Production.

His hobbies include training in Kickboxing (where he currently holds a Red belt), cooking, watching movies and drinking far too much coffee.

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Edited by Shruti Sadbhav