Mercedes Mone and Bayley recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of the one match that altered the course of their wrestling careers.
Ten years ago, on August 22, 2015, Bayley and Mercedes Mone (then known as Sasha Banks) stepped into the ring at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn for a title match that revolutionized the entire female division. Bayley emerged victorious to claim her first NXT Women’s Championship, and their fast-paced, emotion-filled bout has been hailed as one of the best women’s matches in WWE history.
On August 22, 2025, Mone shared a post on Instagram, capturing the beautiful moments from the match. Both superstars can be seen hugging each other in the first image, along with a few more near the decisive moments of the match.
Along with the images, Mone penned an emotional message and wrote:
Happy 10-year anniversary to the match that changed my life! Thank you to everyone who supports women’s wrestling — it’s magical to be able to do what I love the most for all of you! Thank you for changing my life @itsmebayley,” thanking Bayley for being a part of the match.
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Both these wrestlers had a joint Instagram Live session to celebrate this anniversary. During the session, both wrestlers discussed their desire to have ‘one more match’ against each other. Bayley had previously posted a heartfelt note on Instagram commemorating the anniversary and mentioning the upcoming live stream.
Contrasting Careers Of Mercedes Mone and Bayley
Mone has since become one of wrestling’s most decorated athletes. She is the reigning AEW TBS Champion, and recently added the Discovery Wrestling Scottish Women’s Championship, her ninth title across AEW, RevPro, and international promotions. She holds the Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament victory among her accolades.
Bayley, meanwhile, remains a seven-time WWE Women’s Champion and a trailblazer in WWE’s main roster women’s division. After her last title loss in 2024, she has yet to recapture gold and has spoken candidly about feeling lost in WWE’s changing landscape. While Mone looks for another title to capture, Bayley seeks direction and a return to championship form.