After walking out of WWE in May 2022, Mercedes Moné, formerly known as Sasha Banks, has become one of the top competitors in NJPW. She recently wrestled in the inaugural NJPW STRONG Women's Championship tournament at Resurgence on Sunday, May 21. It has now been confirmed that the former IWGP Women's Champion suffered a major injury during the match.After defeating Stephanie Vaquer, Moné faced Willow Nightingale for the title later in the night. Fans on Twitter have been speculating she received the injury after she slipped off the top rope and landed outside of the ring. PWInsider has reported that she broke her ankle during the contest.Sean Ross of Fightful tweeted that current WWE Superstar Tamina was present backstage during the event. He also added that she helped Moné through the back before she went to the hospital. The two stars have been friends since crossing paths in WWE and have remained close even after Sasha Banks' departure from the company. Moné uploaded a photo on her Instagram Story confirming her injury, with Tamina's distinctive tattoo visible in the background and the former's injured foot.𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐕𝐞𝐧@WrestlingCoversMercedes Moné’s IG story confirms PWInsider’s report that she injured her ankle.Tamina is also there with her. Wishing her a speedy recovery.🏼14514Mercedes Moné’s IG story confirms PWInsider’s report that she injured her ankle.Tamina is also there with her. 💙 Wishing her a speedy recovery.🙏🏼 https://t.co/xGsIPtv5fuIt is uncertain how long she will be out of action following the injury. But she will definitely be back in NJPW as soon as she fully recovers.Fans react to Mercedes Moné's (Sasha Banks) serious injurySasha Banks' international fanbase has grown since she took up the Mercedes Moné moniker.She won people over during her time in WWE as she constantly pushed boundaries inside and outside of the ring. Her presence continues to captivate fans, from her stylish wrestling gears to her resilient personality.With the news of her injury, fans everywhere expressed their well-wishes for Moné's recovery. Many shared their frustration regarding her journey, as the injury cost her the NJPW STRONG Women's Championship.Some Twitter users also pointed out that a few other wrestlers are out due to injury, including former WWE Women's Tag Team Champion Liv Morgan.NewMoné@TheMoneKrewI hope Mercedes Moné won't be out too long. hopefully it's aggravated or something like that. She's never been injured in her entire career and then when she gets to finally main event and win the title they made for her, this happens! so unfortunate Team Mercedes all day baby41I hope Mercedes Moné won't be out too long. hopefully it's aggravated or something like that. She's never been injured in her entire career and then when she gets to finally main event and win the title they made for her, this happens! so unfortunate Team Mercedes all day baby https://t.co/EdUCmrhTAPWrestling Daze@WrestlingDazeYTIf Mercedes Mone is seriously injured, then that has to be a blow to Forbidden Door & All In London.I felt confident she'd feature at both shows but now i'm not so sure.234If Mercedes Mone is seriously injured, then that has to be a blow to Forbidden Door & All In London.I felt confident she'd feature at both shows but now i'm not so sure.CrispyWrestling@CrispyWrestleSeeing Dakota Kai, Mercedes Mone and Liv Morgan all injured sucks man hoping all 3 have speedy recovery's 901128Seeing Dakota Kai, Mercedes Mone and Liv Morgan all injured sucks man hoping all 3 have speedy recovery's 🙏❤ https://t.co/YeTgRxLCe9a social media tw account@donkey___fishSo you mean to tell me in the span of 3 weeks, Liv Morgan, Dakota Kai, Jamie Hayter AND Mercedes Moné are all injured?101So you mean to tell me in the span of 3 weeks, Liv Morgan, Dakota Kai, Jamie Hayter AND Mercedes Moné are all injured? https://t.co/Kl0rFFlpDRMysterious Power!@badzd@JustAlyxCentral Mercedes clearly got injured and thats why she couldnt kick out and the ref stopped counting (mercedes was supposed to kick out) then they did the same move again and gave Willow the win. Very sad but it wasnt meant to be! #njresurgence #MercedesMoné1@JustAlyxCentral Mercedes clearly got injured and thats why she couldnt kick out and the ref stopped counting (mercedes was supposed to kick out) then they did the same move again and gave Willow the win. Very sad but it wasnt meant to be! #njresurgence #MercedesMoné⚡️ Jae Morgan Moné⚡️@Jae_TheFlashIM THE TRENCHES WITH MY GIRLS BEING INJURED GET WELL SOON LIV, DAKOTA AND MERCEDES 7615IM THE TRENCHES WITH MY GIRLS BEING INJURED 😭😭😭 GET WELL SOON LIV, DAKOTA AND MERCEDES 😭😭😭 https://t.co/V3L1mBuUCwWhile injuries are part of the job, it is still disheartening for fans to see their favorite stars being sidelined from active competition. Sasha Banks is a formidable wrestler and will be thirsty for the world title once she is fit.