Mercedes Moné, after a series of high-profile title losses in recent weeks, has received a public offer of support from a familiar face. Sydney Akeem, previously known in WWE as Reggie, reached out to Moné on social media, offering his help as she navigates her challenging period in AEW and beyond.
Moné, who has held multiple prestigious championships, has faced a tough stretch in the wrestling world this month. The whirlwind began when she lost the ROH Women’s TV Championship to Red Velvet at the Final Battle event. Soon after, her RevPro Undisputed British Women’s title slipped away to Alex Windsor, compounding her setbacks. The difficult month reached a peak on AEW Dynamite, where Mercedes Moné dropped her TBS Championship to Willow Nightingale.
In response to these struggles, Sydney Akeem took to X (formerly Twitter), acknowledging Moné’s hardships and extending his hand if she needs guidance or support, even posting a nostalgic image from a prior WWE segment that featured both athletes. The two had previously built a brief alliance in their WWE days, leaving the door open for potential collaboration again. As Sydney Akeem wrote,
“@MercedesVarnado I see you’re having a hard time, I’m one call away if you need some assistance. @AEW 👀👀”
– Akeem, former WWE Superstar.
Championship Challenges and Future Opportunities
The wrestling landscape continues to heat up around Mercedes Moné. At Wrestle Kingdom 20, Shuri emerged victorious as a double titleholder, securing both the IWGP Women’s Championship and the NJPW STRONG Women’s Championship after defeating Saya Kamitani. In the aftermath of her win, Shuri openly expressed her interest in facing top competitors, specifically naming Mercedes Moné, Athena, and Megan Bayne as potential challengers.
This public challenge from Shuri creates a possible path for Moné to retake her place at the top. Having previously held both the IWGP and NJPW STRONG Women’s titles, Moné could seize this chance to reclaim her status and begin rebuilding her impressive belt collection. However, accepting such a challenge would come with significant risks, including the possibility of further losses that could put her resilience and stability in question.
With attention on Moné’s next move, and offers of help from her peers like Sydney Akeem, fans and insiders are closely watching how she will respond to both personal setbacks and fresh in-ring opportunities. The wrestling world awaits to see if she can recover her composure, embrace guidance, and re-establish her dominance across promotions.
@MercedesVarnado I see you’re having a hard time, I’m one call away if you need some assistance. @AEW 👀👀 pic.twitter.com/FQ1d6JDcKm
— Sidney Akeem (@sidneyakeem) January 4, 2026
