Jazmin Benitez (born November 17, 1980)[2] is an American professional wrestler signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) under the ring name Mercedes Martinez.

[7] Goldberg subsequently formed a women's division in New England Championship Wrestling around Martinez, including bringing in foreign talent such as Yoshimoto Ladies Pro's Sumie Sakai.

[7] Martinez wrestled Sara Del Rey in a 20-minute time limit draw,[7] and both were given a standing ovation after their match.

She lost against the debuting Ayako Hamada on November 8, 2009, after a Hama-Chan Cutter, but was able to score a pinfall over Cat Power as part of Volume 28 after hitting her with the Fisherman Buster.

On March 25, 2006, Martinez made her Ring of Honor (ROH) debut in New York City where she competed in a Shimmer sanctioned match versus her counterparts of Allison Danger, Daizee Haze, and Lacey.

[7] The following month, Martinez appeared on World Wrestling Entertainment's Heat (taped June 12) in a losing effort against Victoria.

On September 5, 2009, in Allentown, she opted to use the victory to create the WXW C4 Women's Championship, and she immediately won it in an Elimination Style 3-Way Dance over Jana and Nikki Roxx.

She also took part of Jimmy Hart's Wrestlicious series as a Bull Fighter character named "Maria Toro", managed by "Bandita."

On June 2, 2019, Martinez appeared for WAW at Fightmare III, held at Carrow Road (the home stadium of Norwich City), in a winning effort against Sweet Saraya to become the WAWW World Champion.

In March 2008, they began feuding that culminated in many grueling matches throughout 2008 into 2009, including a Steel Cage on January 10, 2009; 2 months later, Martinez defeated Orsini in a Bullrope match on March 7, 2009, at the Second Anniversary Show in Boonton, New Jersey to win the WSU Championship, ending Orsini's record reign of just over nine months.

Martinez would continue to defend the title against the likes of Nikki Roxx, Awesome Kong, Rain, and Portia Perez.

Martinez continued her WSU Championship title reign by defending against more challengers including Alicia, Amber O'Neal, Mickie James, and Jazz throughout 2009–2010.

On July 13, 2017, Martinez entered WWE's Mae Young Classic tournament, defeating Xia Li in her first round match.

[24] The following day, Martinez defeated Princesa Sugehit in the second round and Abbey Laith in the quarterfinals, before being eliminated from the tournament in the semifinals by Shayna Baszler.

She made her return on November 5 at AEW Dark, teaming with Big Swole in a losing effort against Allie and Sadie Gibbs.

[29] On February 5, Martinez defeated Kacy Catanzaro in her return singles match, marking her first victory on NXT.

[30] On July 22 episode of NXT, Martinez signed with the Robert Stone Brand after attacking Shotzi Blackheart, turning heel in the process.

Martinez made her Raw debut on September 21, where she was revealed as a member of the villainous faction, Retribution under the ring name of Retaliation.

In June 2021, Martinez entered into a feud against Xia Li over beating her in the inaugural Mae Young Classic, losing to her in a match at NXT TakeOver: In Your House.

[39] On the October 7, 2021 episode of Impact!, Martinez made her debut, teaming with Savannah Evans and Tasha Steelz to defeat Brandi Lauren, Kimber Lee, and Lady Frost.

[42] [43] Martinez received her championship match against Mickie James at Turning Point, where she was unsuccessful in capturing the title.

[46][47] On the December 29, 2021 episode of Dynamite, Martinez made her return, assisting Jade Cargill in defeating Thunder Rosa to advance to the finals of the TBS Women's Championship.

[51] After the match, Rosa lifted Martinez's arm in sign of respect, however, was attacked by Baker's allies, Jamie Hayter and Rebel.

[57] On March 30, 2022, AEW president Tony Khan, who had purchased Ring of Honor one month prior, announced that Martinez would face Willow Nightingale on April 1 at Supercard of Honor XV for the Interim ROH Women's World Championship, with the winner facing lineal champion Deonna Purrazzo at a later date.

[59][60][61][62] On the November 18 episode of Rampage, Martinez returned from an injury to stop Athena attacking Madison Rayne after their match.

[56] After five-month of hiatus, Martinez made her return on the May 18, 2023, episode of ROH on Honor Club, where she defeated Ashley D'Amboise.

[65] On February 14, 2024, Mercedes Martinez entered the inaugural ROH Women's World Television Championship tournament and defeated Trish Adora in the first round to advance.

[67] On the March 16, 2024 tapings of ROH during the semifinals of the tournament Marcedes Martinez faced Billie Starkz but was not successful.