Mercedes Moné had the toughest match of her AEW career at Full Gear, where she retained the AEW TBS Championship against Kris Statlander. Speaking on the post-show media scrum, the CEO praised Statlander and Willow Nightingale as two names in AEW to watch.
“Everytime I wrestle these women in AEW, they’re legit the best. For me, Willow is up there, but Kris, she has given me my hardest match that I’ve ever had here in AEW.”
Mone and Nightingale locked horns at AEW Double or Nothing 2024, which marked the CEO’s first match for AEW. On that night, Mone won the TBS title from Nightingale and has held onto the gold ever since.
Mercedes Mone on Wrestle Dynasty
With Full Gear in the rear-view mirror, Moné is looking ahead to Wrestle Dynasty, which will see representation from AEW. Responding to a question from Fightful, Moné addressed her potential involvement with the show.
“If I am the TBS Champion and New Japan Strong Women’s Champion, you can expect me at Wrestle Dynasty in Japan at the Tokyo Dome. I’m going to talk to my CEO [points at Tony Khan]. We’ll have to plan that out.”
Wrestle Dynasty will take place on January 5, from the legendary Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, one day after NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19. The show will see involvement from AEW, New Japan, Ring of Honor, CMLL, and STARDOM. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on Wrestle Dynasty and Moné’s busy schedule as a champion in AEW and New Japan.