Mercedes Moné has been on a winning streak since her arrival in All Elite Wrestling, claiming multiple championships and going undefeated in singles competition with a record of 21-0. However, there is one major title that has eluded her so far: the AEW Women’s Championship. This weekend at AEW Double or Nothing in Phoenix, Moné has her sights set on winning the Owen Hart Foundation Cup, which grants the winner an automatic shot at the world champion.
Her opponent in the Owen Cup finals is former AEW Women’s World Champion Jamie Hayter, who has proven to be a formidable competitor by defeating top stars like Billie Starkz and Kris Statlander. Moné acknowledges Hayter’s strength and fierceness but remains confident in her abilities to come out on top.
If Moné can emerge victorious against Hayter, she will secure a shot at the AEW Women’s Championship currently held by Toni Storm. Moné expresses her excitement at the prospect of facing Storm, highlighting the unique history between them and the opportunity to showcase their skills in the ring.
Before Moné can potentially face Storm, the current champion has a title defense at Double or Nothing against the newly-signed Mina Shirakawa. Moné acknowledges Shirakawa’s talent and charisma, expressing her eagerness to potentially face her in the future.
In addition to the Women’s Championship picture, Moné also has her eyes on the Anarchy in the Arena match, a violent six-on-six tag match featuring women wrestlers for the first time. Moné praises Willow Nightingale for her bubbly personality and exciting in-ring style, expressing her support for Nightingale in the historic match.
As for her own future plans, Moné hints at a desire to face members of the AEW men’s roster, showcasing her ambition to compete against the best in the business. With her sights set on championship gold and new challenges ahead, Mercedes Moné continues to make waves in the AEW women’s division. Professional wrestler Moné has big dreams and aspirations in All Elite Wrestling (AEW). In a recent interview, she expressed her desire to have inter-gender matches and mixed tag matches with top male wrestlers like Speedball Mike Bailey, Ricochet, Swerve Strickland, Komander, The Beast Mortos, Kazuchika Okada, and many more. The possibilities for dream matches in AEW are endless, and Moné is eager to showcase her skills against the best in the business.
One of the key events for dream matches in AEW is the annual Forbidden Door pay-per-view, which is held in partnership with New Japan Pro Wrestling. Moné recently lost one of her titles to NJPW’s AZM and is looking forward to a rematch at Forbidden Door this August. She also expressed interest in facing off against Starlight Kid from Stardom and scouting talent in Mexico for potential Forbidden Door opponents.
As Moné sets her sights on the AEW Women’s World Championship, she also celebrated a significant milestone from her past – the 10th anniversary of her NXT Women’s Championship match against Bayley at NXT Takeover: Brooklyn. Despite being in different promotions now, Bayley remains an important figure in Moné’s wrestling career. The match against Bayley was iconic and inspired many aspiring wrestlers, showcasing the passion and drive that Moné brings to the ring.
Looking back on her 15-year career in professional wrestling, Moné reflects on her growth and evolution since her WWE main roster debut. She continues to strive for excellence and aims to leave a lasting legacy in women’s wrestling. Moné is committed to elevating the game and making women’s wrestling a global phenomenon known for its passion and drive. With each year, she aims to improve and push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of professional wrestling.
