Sasha Banks Husband: Sarath Ton’s Early Life & Career

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Renowned American wrestler and actress Sasha Banks is married to Sarath Ton. The couple tied the knot with Varnado on August 4, 2016. amThe ceremony was arranged by one-half of The Ascension’s team, Konner. 

Sasa became the highest-talked wrestler in 2022 after leaving WWE. Later, she made her debut for the NJPW/Stardom at Wrestle Kindom on January 4, 2023, under the name Mercedes Mone. 

Moving on, her husband, Sarath Ton, is a costume designer, former wrestler, and backstage worker for WWE. But many people don’t know him by his name. Rather people know him as the husband of Sasha Banks.

We can’t neglect Ton’s profession because he is the one who prepares many of the wrestler’s costumes. Moreover, Ton also prepares customes for his wife, which makes her even more attractive. 

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Sarath And Sasha Taking Mirror Selfie (Source: Sportskeeda)

Ton has also wrestled in various professional wrestling matches, including Monday Night Raw. He got widely known as Mikaze during his professional career. 

He also works off-stage for WWE, where he manages presentations of the superstars. Overall, Ton is responsible for various works for his clients. 

Scroll the article till the end to learn more about Sasha Banks’s husband, Sarath Ton.

Before that, let’s go through his quick facts. 

Quick Facts

Full Name Sarath Ton
Birth Date June 9, 1983
Birth Place Springfield, Massachusetts
Nick Name Mikaze, Mikaze Kid, Rutherford Hayes
Religion Christian
Nationality American
Ethnicity Asian 
Horoscope Gemini
Father’s Name Saroeun Ton
Mother’s Name Mul Ton
Siblings Sarran Ton, Saren Ton
Age 40 Years Old 
Height 5’6″/1.68 m/168 cm
Weight 76 kg/167 lb
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Black
Build Athletic
Famous For Husband of an American Professional Wrestler
Shoe Size 10.5 (US)
Marital Status Married
Wife Sasha Banks
Kids N/A
Net Worth $1 Million-$5 Million
Social Media Twitter, Instagram
Merch of Sasha Banks Action Figure, Posters
Last Update April 2024

Early Life, Family, & Education

Ton was born on June 9, 1983, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to supporting parents Saroeun Ton and Mul Ton. He spent his early life in Massachusetts.

His childhood was a pleasant one because his family was economically stable. Ton and his siblings weren’t restricted from fulfilling their needs.

He completed his primary schooling in Springfield along with his two siblings, Sarran and Saren.

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Sarath Ton Working In The Backstage ( The Personage)

Ton was curious about costume design from his early childhood. So, he started to design child costumes for his friends.

There is not much information about his high school education. There is a rumor saying – he didn’t enroll in any degree programs, which is yet to be verified. 

Wrestling & Costume Designing

Since childhood, Ton was taught to be tough by his father. He did a lot of training during his early days. It was his good luck; he was born into a wealthy family, and that’s why he could join various training camps.

At first, his father trained him at home; later, he joined the gym and maintained his physique.

His friend, Kevin Landry, introduced him to the professional match, and he later joined wrestling to start a professional career.

Wrestling

Widely known as Mikaze or Kid Mikaze, Sarath Ton earned his wrestling debut on November 2, 2002, with the Premiere Wrestling Foundation Northeast. 

Ton shocked everyone by winning the title in his first year as a wrestler; he won the PWF Northeast Tag Team Championship. 

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Sarath Ton In WWE RAW (The US Sun)

After that, his demand grew more robust in other places. Sarath traveled from one organization to another, such as Chaotic Wrestling, New England Frontier Wrestling, and Top Rope Promotions. 

But the special moment for Ton came in 2010 when he met his now-wife, Sasha Banks; after that, Sarath and Sasha continued dating until they married.

Wrestling Winnings

Sarath won multiple titles during his 12 years of wrestling career. From Rookie of 2002 to Northeast Tag Championship, Ton traveled all over the States to wrestle. 

He won the PWF Northeast Tag Team Championship and the PWF Mayhem Junior Heavyweight Championship. 

Sarath also participated in competitions, including the Connecticut competition and New England Frontier Wrestling.

Ton made his WWW debut on June 11, 2012, on Monday Night Raw under the ring name Rutherford Hayes where he partnered with Willard Fillmore against Ryback.  

He made his NXT debut on May 21, 2015, teaming with Jason Jordan against The Vaudevillians. In the match, the Vaudevillians were heavy on Jason and Sarath. Sarath was down for several minutes and couldn’t get up.

That was when local EMTs, WWE referees, and WWE’s Dr. Chris Amann helped him get up. 

WWE staff shifted him to the hospital. Finally, his doctors advised him to retire; consequently, Ton retired from professional wrestling.

Costume Designing

Sarath developed his passion for costume designing during his school days. He also managed to create various costumes for his family members.

But after the 2015 incident, his passion changed into a profession. Ton got called up to design costumes for the wrestlers and was hired as a backstage worker for WWE.

Sarath was offered into various places, though he denied working in other areas. However, he wanted to do it with his wife, so he decided to design dresses for WWE.

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Sarath Ton’s Designed Female WWE Costume (Pinterest)

Ton also made masks for male WWE stars. He created a designed cover for Rey Mysterio, who was known for beating Undertaker and Kane, despite his short height. 

Ton’s costumes became popular in a short time. Various wrestlers, including Summer Rae, Tamina Snuka, and others, wear his designed costumes.

Relationship With Sasha Banks

Sarath Ton and Sasha Banks met in 2010 during a wrestling match.

The couple started dating after a month, but their fans did not know about their relationship. In 2012, there was an intergender match arranged in WWE.

The match featured WWE stars, including Sasha Banks and Sarath Ton. It was the first time when their fans saw them together.

Sarath and Sasha never made any public appearances, making their fans more confused about their relationship. Nobody, including their colleagues, found out about their relationship until marriage.

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Sasha Banks’s Husband, Sarath Ton (Source: Instagram)

They married on August 4, 2016, privately, inviting only some relatives to the reception.

The couple does not have any children as of 2024. However, they are planning to have kids. 

Both are living happy lives and haven’t been involved in controversies.

However, in 2017, Sasha’s fans sent false messages alleging Ton married her for money. Sasha did not pay attention to these messages.

Ton considers his wife as a mentor who always supported him during his struggling period. Sasha inspired him to enter into a costume designing career.

At first, she wore his designed dresses in the NXT wrestling matches. After that, she gradually pursued her colleagues to wear his dresses.

Now, Ton is a well-known designer for WWE. For his established career, he always gives credit to her wife.

Sarath and Sasha are hip-hop lovers and like to listen to hip-hop songs. 

In an interview with Monday Night Raw, Sasha explained how she and her husband, Ton do rap battles. Sasha said that she is the one who always wins, and her husband loses every time.

A Dog Lover

Sarath is a dog lover He has a dog named Ryu Maivia, and he treats him more like a child and less like a pet.

Ryu is quite famous on Instagram and goes by the name @ryumaivia. They both love to walk and travel around the local parks. 

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Sarath Ton With His Dog Ryu Mavia (Source: Twitter)

In an interview with Monday Night Raw, Sasha Banks told the media that Ton acts like a child. Despite his childish behavior, he never misses a chance to take care of Ryu Mavia.

Social Media Presence

Talking about social media, Sarath prefers Instagram over Facebook and Twitter. The former wrestler is an extrovert who loves to share his life journey with his followers.

His wife, Sasha Banks, is also an Instagram geek. She frequently uploads her wrestling and travel pictures on her handle. 

Net Worth

Sarath Ton has an estimated networth between $1 million-$5 million in 2024.

It’s unclear about the Ton’s salary, but his wife, Sasha, earns $250,000 annually. The couple doesn’t show off, and both look decent and simple.

Sasha Bank's Husband Sarath Ton
Sasha Bank’s Husband Sarath Ton’(Source: Instagram)

The retired wrestler does not like to wear the official dress; he mentioned that in his Instagram post. Instead, he wants to wear shorts and t-shirts most of the time.

Both of them live luxurious lives, which we can see in their social media posts. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Sarath Ton's heritage like?

Sarath Ton does hold American citizenship and belongs to mixed ethnicity. According to the sources, he belongs to the Far-East-Asian ethnicity with Vietnamese ancestry.

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