Mercedes Mone’s rise in AEW continued with another impressive in-ring performance this week on AEW Collision. The former WWE superstar added another significant victory to her resume in a showdown against Red Velvet to crown a sole champion.
The highly anticipated match took place on the November 19 edition of AEW Collision, where interim ROH Women’s World Television Champion Mercedes Mone faced off against the reigning Television Champion Red Velvet. The match, held in Mone’s hometown of Boston, Massachusetts, saw the CEO backed by a supportive crowd.
Adding to the intensity of the match, AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander was on commentary to witness the action. The contest was evenly matched, with both competitors showcasing their skills in a back-and-forth battle. Notably, Mone taunted Statlander by lifting both ROH titles in front of her and even tossing Red Velvet towards the champion.
As the match progressed, tensions rose with Statlander getting involved on the apron, leading to a dramatic moment where Velvet executed an Eddie Guerrero move on Mone, who had long admired Guerrero. The action inside the ring continued with both champions delivering power-packed moves and thrilling spots, captivating the audience with chants of ‘This is Awesome.’
In the closing moments of the match, Mercedes Mone pulled off a Super Lung Blower on Velvet from the top rope, securing the pinfall victory to become the Undisputed ROH Women’s World Television Champion. Celebrating her win, Mone posed on the announcer’s desk as Statlander watched on.
In a surprising turn of events, Mone leaped from the desk onto Statlander with a Meteora and locked her in a submission outside the ring, setting the stage for their upcoming match at Full Gear 2025. The show concluded with a powerful image of The Ultimo Mone holding the AEW Women’s World Championship, foreshadowing the intensity of her impending showdown with Statlander.
As Mercedes Mone’s momentum continues to build in AEW, fans are eagerly anticipating her clash with Kris Statlander at Full Gear 2025. The stakes are high, and the excitement is palpable as these two fierce competitors prepare to square off in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
The article was edited by N.S Walia.
