Mercedes Martinez
| Mercedes Martinez | |
|---|---|
Martinez in 2016, posing with the Shimmer Championship | |
| Birth name | Jazmin Benitez |
| Born | November 17, 1980 Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Children | 1 |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Maria Toro Mercedes Martinez Retaliation |
| Billed height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Billed weight | 147 lb (67 kg) |
| Billed from | Brass City C.T. Waterbury, Connecticut |
| Trained by | Jason Knight |
| Debut | 2000 |
Jazmin Benitez (born November 17, 1980) is an American professional wrestler signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) under the ring name Mercedes Martinez. She also appears for AEW's sister promotion, Ring of Honor (ROH), where she is a former ROH Women's World Champion. She is also known for her time in WWE, primarily on the NXT brand.
Prior to going to WWE in 2020, Martinez was a mainstay on the independent circuit, winning numerous titles - including three WSU Championships, two Shimmer Championships, one Shine Championship and one Phoenix of Rise Championship.