Mercedes Moné Loses Two Titles in Shocking Two Days

Mercedes Moné experienced a dramatic setback in her wrestling career over the span of just two days. On March 6, 2026, she lost the CMLL Women’s World Championship to Persephone. Following this, at the Moné Mayhem event held in Italy, Mercedes surrendered the BestYa Women’s Championship to Swan. These consecutive defeats have brought her championship count down to seven belts, marking a significant decline in her reign as a top competitor.

Thank you, Mercedes! 👏🏻💙 pic.twitter.com/5SoHfbMGfP

— sᴄᴏᴛᴛ | fan (@MrSashaBanks) March 8, 2026

Iconic WWE Hall of Famers Confirm Attendance at WrestleMania 42

WWE legends Nikki Bella and Brie Bella have confirmed that they will be present at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. During an interview on Access Daily with Mario Lopez, the Hall of Fame sisters revealed their plans to attend the event at Allegiant Stadium, which will span two nights. This announcement has ignited speculation among fans about whether the twins will reunite inside the ring, though the sisters have yet to disclose if they will participate in matches or simply make special appearances.

Brie had previously returned to compete in the Women’s Royal Rumble in January, but the Bella Twins have not teamed up since that event. Nikki expressed excitement about having both sisters involved this year compared to her solo experience last WrestleMania in Vegas.

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the Bellas are going to be in it

For the largest weekend in professional wrestling, Nikki emphasized their involvement without revealing specific roles. Additionally, at RAW after the Royal Rumble 2026, the Bella Twins declared their intention to challenge for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship, asserting their status as the original women’s tag team in the division.

Potential Tag Team Title Switch Planned for WrestleMania 42

Reports from the Wrestling Observer indicate WWE’s desire to have The Vision claim the World Tag Team Titles during WrestleMania 42. This plan largely depends on Bron Breakker’s health; if cleared to compete, a match featuring Logan Paul and Austin Theory challenging The Usos for the championship is anticipated. The storyline began this week on RAW when Theory and Paul launched an attack on Jimmy Uso, prompting Jey Uso’s intervention.

If this tag team bout takes place, Logan Paul and Austin Theory are expected to emerge as the new champions. Conversely, if Breakker cannot return in time, WWE will presumably shift focus to a singles match pitting Seth Rollins against Logan Paul in Las Vegas.

AI Error Mixes Up WWE SmackDown and AEW Dynamite Ratings Online

Cody Rhodes’ recent Undisputed WWE Championship win on SmackDown sparked significant social media backlash, with video clips of his victory gathering over 100,000 dislikes on YouTube, making it one of the most disliked WWE videos ever. Wrestling communities on the social media platform X also noted that this episode earned a notably low 2.3 rating on Cagematch, a key fan-driven rating site.

Amid sharing the news, the AI tool known as Grok incorrectly referred to the event as “AEW Dynamite” instead of WWE SmackDown,” causing confusion among fans.

AEW Dynamite Episode Receives Low Cagematch Rating After Cody Rhodes Wins Title

This error drew strong reactions from followers who debated the reliability of Cagematch ratings:

It was a mediocre show that got review bombed because people were unhappy that Cody won. It’d otherwise get like a 5

Because Cagematch and its 20 or so virgins who voted on it said so. Yup, the fed is done 😆

It wasn’t good, but it wasn’t as bad as the internet would like you to believe.

Accounts using Cagematch as a source are not credible themselves and should be called out whenever they do so. Same as people using F**k Face Meltzer’s star ratings as gospel.

Now it wasn’t that bad. Cagematch is terrible. IWC hates that Cody won the title.

Only nerds and virgins go on Cagematch lol

A bunch of nerds review bombed an otherwise pretty good episode

Normal people don’t have the time of day for stuff like Cage Match. Should be alarming if you get rated high there ‘Oh no, we’re attracting the wrong demographic….We’re going to lose our deodorant & hygiene product ads!’

reporting on fan ratings like it means anything other than bots/trolls putting their thumb on the scale is f**king m*ronic.

No. Cagematch ratings should not be taken seriously.

But how was the gate and merch sales? Those are the only 2 important metrics

Context and Implications for Mercedes Moné and WWE’s Future Events

Mercedes Moné’s rapid loss of two prestigious titles marks a sharp downturn in what had been a dominant stretch for the wrestler, signaling potential shifts in brand positioning and storyline development. This rapid decline raises questions about her upcoming role in promotions and whether she can regain momentum in future matches.

Meanwhile, the confirmed presence of the Bella Twins at WrestleMania 42 adds anticipation to the event, especially given their expressed goal to reclaim the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship. WWE’s plans to alter the World Tag Team Championship picture also suggest a strategic build toward memorable matches involving major names such as Seth Rollins and Logan Paul.

With fan reactions split and debates swirling over online ratings, WWE faces a challenging atmosphere leading into its marquee event. The blend of veteran appearances, fresh storylines, and unpredictable outcomes creates an intense build-up to WrestleMania 42, which will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, further raising expectations from the wrestling community.

Linda Isaak
Linda Isaak
Linda Isaak is a journalist at CynicalTimes.org, covering the AEW Women’s Division. With six years of experience in wrestling journalism, she delivers in-depth coverage of matches, rivalries, and rising stars within All Elite Wrestling. Linda’s work highlights the athleticism, storytelling, and evolution of women’s wrestling in AEW, offering timely updates and expert analysis. She is known for her clear reporting, deep industry knowledge, and ability to connect readers with the key moments shaping AEW’s women’s roster. From title chases to breakout performances, Linda brings the action to life for wrestling fans around the world.