When SmackDown premiered on the USA Network, it did so with a new song, Neva Play, from Megan Thee Stallion and RM of BTS. It’s since been reported that Stallion had plans to collaborate with AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Moné before the award-winning had her song used for WWE’s blue brand.
In the latest edition of her Moné Mag, Mercedes said it was a mistake for her to tease the idea of collaborating with Stallion during a recent interview. The CEO insinuated that WWE must have caught wind of her plans to work with Megan and swooped in to prevent the popular artist from colluding with their competition.
“It could all be a coincidence, of course. But then, they don’t call me the blueprint for nothing.
In hindsight, I should have kept my mouth shut about it, but all you can do is live and learn.”
If WWE’s decision to work with Stallion did stem to nullify a potential Stallion-AEW partnership, then Moné is “flattered and honored” to still carry such influence in the promotion she left two years ago. While plans ultimately did not come to pass between herself and Stallion, the TBS Champion is happy to see Megan succeed.
“I’m still happy for her. She’s a great person and talent who will get exposure to the vast wrestling audience.”
As for Moné, she is coming off a successful title defense at AEW All Out against Hikaru Shida. Moné has promised “a lot more brewing” in her future, but whatever she has in store it won’t involve Megan Thee Stallion.
