Mercedes Mone has recalled her recent moment of ‘panic’.
On 9th March during AEW Revolution, Mercedes Mone defeated Momo Watanabe and retained her TBS Championship. Defeating Watanabe in an almost nineteen-minute classical match at the PPV, Mone sealed her 16th All Elite Wrestling match and victory.
Recently reflecting on the match in her Mone Mag newsletter, The CEO opened up about a moment of ‘panic’, she experienced during her title bout.
“It was a hard-hitting affair when I finally stepped into the ring with Momo. I felt every kick she threw at me. As the CEO of women’s wrestling, it was a surreal moment to take one of my own signature moves from her on the apron! Talk about a jolt! I genuinely wondered if that’s how others feel when they take my knees!
But let me tell you, nothing prepared me for that kick that landed right on my jaw and throat. I instantly grabbed my face, praying nothing was broken. Panic set in for a moment—I could barely speak or swallow—but I knew we were nearing the finish line.
In the end, I walked away, still holding my title as 4beltz Moné, and I couldn’t have asked for a better opponent than Momo. We both poured our hearts into that match, and it was an incredible experience. This is what it means to be part of this amazing journey in women’s wrestling.”
Mone also spilled details about her match prep, and how things were before she entered the squared circle on 9th March.
“Let me tell you, there’s nothing quite like the rush of anticipation on pay-per-view day. I love to main event, but if I’m not at the top, I prefer to kick things off early on the card. The energy from the crowd is just unbeatable!
As the day unfolded, I found myself anxious. I was itching to get into the zone, but when I found out I was second on the card, I felt that familiar rush of adrenaline. Nothing worse than feeling like you’re racing against the clock! PPV days can be chaotic, and I wanted to make sure I had time to plan my match, get my makeup done, stretch out, and even see the trainers for some ankle tape—because, let’s face it, I always want to be at my best!
The West Coast clock seems to fly! I was still in the makeup chair just ten minutes before my match, which meant no time to stretch or check in with the trainers. My anxiety spiked as I dashed back to my locker room, snatched my glasses and jacket, and was told the first match had ended five minutes early. I thought, “Damn! No time to warm up; I just gotta go!”
Mercedes Mone is now reportedly set to face ROH Women’s Champion Athena at Dynasty.
Mercedes Mone Has Hit An AEW Milestone
On March 21st, Mercedes Mone reached a new AEW milestone. Currently standing tall as the second-longest TBS Championship reign after Jade Cargill, Mone has now reached 300 days as the TBS champion.
In other news: A current WWE champion hopes to bring justice to the women at WrestleMania 41.