All Elite Wrestling superstar Mercedes Moné puts in extra work at the gym as she prepares for her in-ring debut. The ‘CEO’ will have her long-awaited rematch against AEW TBS Champion Willow Nightingale for the title at AEW Double or Nothing on May 25.
The rematch against Nightingale marks Moné’s first match since she suffered an ankle injury in their first encounter at New Japan Pro Wrestling Resurgence on May 21, 2023. The former IWGP Women’s Champion has shared that the injury was so severe it could’ve ended her career. Luckily, she recovered and will be motivated to get her revenge at the upcoming AEW pay-per-view.
Ahead this very important matchup, Moné has shared that she’s training with former WWE superstar Sidney Akeem (FKA Scrypts).
I’m ready for my bottle of champagne ? ???? after #aewdon @scryptswwe pic.twitter.com/809bsVsC00
— Mercedes Moné Varnado (@MercedesVarnado) May 21, 2024
Moné has been honing her skills and shaking off the last traces of ring rust at the House of Champions Pro Wrestling Training Center in Seminole County, Florida.
7 days till Double or Nothing!
Moné always wins ?https://t.co/DzyZk2xohr pic.twitter.com/tUVHRgTbdQ— Mercedes Moné Varnado (@MercedesVarnado) May 19, 2024
Ready for the Moné?! ?
We’re a week away from my in-ring debut at AEW’s Double or Nothing! Make sure to grab your tickets here:https://t.co/gPs2lVJ1dA pic.twitter.com/21AJFtDFr1
— Mercedes Moné Varnado (@MercedesVarnado) May 19, 2024
Mercedes Moné & Sidney Akeem’s History
Longtime WWE fans may recall that Akeem has worked with Moné. He started his WWE career as Reginald, working for Carmella as a sommelier/ ringside manager in 2020. During this time, Carmella was involved in a feud with Moné, and Akeem would get involved in trying to aid his client unsuccessfully.
Akeem also competed against Moné in a losing effort on the January 22, 2021, WWE Friday Night Smackdown episode.
After the feud with Carmella ended, Akeem and Moné teased working together. However, Moné felt she didn’t need him, and they went their separate ways.
WWE recently decided not to renew Akeem’s contract after it expired on June 1. He has since started to look for opportunities on the independent wrestling scene. It’s interesting timing that Akeem and Moné have reunited as he prepares for his next career path, and she looks to avenge her last defeat. Akeem debuts for Game Changer Wrestling next month.
It seems in the end, they’ll need each other to accomplish their next career goals. For Moné, she’ll need to be at her best if she hopes to dethrone Nightingale at AEW Double or Nothing.
