DON’T CALL Sasha Banks a diva. While the up-and-coming WWE star—better known by her moniker, “Legit Boss”—has plenty of style and swagger, she considers herself an athlete rather than eye candy. Fans have responded not only to her bluster but also to her athleticism, with thousands chanting, “We want Sasha!” before each match. WWE enthusiasts label her “the best female performer on the roster” and a “once-in-a-generation talent,” a title Banks is only too happy to take on.
“WWE is legit everything—it’s physical, it’s drama, it’s larger than life!” says Banks. “You