WWE's Sasha Banks Appears on 'The Mandalorian,' and Fans Are Stoked

John Newby

11/14/2020 02:49 pm EST

WWE superstar Sasha Banks made her first official appearance in the Star Wars universe on Friday. She was a guest star on "Episode 11: The Heiress" of The Mandalorian. A trailer had previously revealed that Banks would show up in some capacity, but fans got their first full glimpse after firing up Disney+. Her character, Koska Reeves, flew around using a jet pack and then helped dispatch numerous enemies.

When fans saw Banks show up in the iconic beskar armor, they expressed both surprise and excitement. Some were unaware that the WWE performer was set to guest star in the series, while others had no idea that she would be part of the long-standing warrior clan. Some fans thought she would actually become a Jedi due to her wearing a hooded cloak in the trailer. Banks may not have wielded a lightsaber, but she showed off her skills with blasters.

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While there are a number of fans extremely excited about Banks' appearance, others had some questions. They wanted to know what other Twitter users thought about her acting skills. Several pointed out that it was too early to make judgements due to her having a limited number of lines, but they expressed hope that she will return.

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Several wrestling/Star Wars fans made their opinions very clear after watching Banks' episode of The Mandalorian. They said that she was fantastic and that they couldn't wait to see her appear in future episodes. Although a few did admit to having one issue due to her level of fame. They couldn't quite shake the professional wrestling theme.

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Friday's episode of The Mandalorian revealed a great deal more about the warrior race and its different houses, but there were also several questions at the end. Now fans want to learn more about the characters. Specifically, several mentioned that they want to see Banks appear in at least one more episode during Season 2 of the show.

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There were several wrestling fans that tuned in for The Mandalorian in order to see Banks in action. They made it clear that they are very big supporters of her and her career, including a foray into films and TV shows. When Banks appeared on screen, these fans showed their support in their homes and on social media.

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When Banks appeared on screen, several fans expressed surprise. They said they had no previous knowledge that the professional wrestler would appear on The Mandalorian as a guest star. Although a few others said that they were caught off-guard for a different reason. Seeing Banks with different hair color and a very different outfit made it harder for them to realize that she was on their TV screens.

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Photos surfaced on social media Friday that showed Banks in her full Mandalorian armor. Several people on Twitter reacted by yelling about spoilers, but those who posted the photos said they didn't care. They knew that the tweets included spoilers, but they said they wanted to showcase their excitement over Banks joining The Mandalorian and fighting side-by-side with other prolific actors.

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While some fans expressed excitement about Banks showing up on the screen, several said that they were sad that she only had limited lines. They wanted to see her showing off her acting skills while knocking out some enemies. Granted, these fans still applauded her for landing a paying gig with such a high-profile company and a beloved franchise.

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