Mercedes Moné, an AEW star known for her strong wrestling presence, suffered another title defeat this week during an appearance at CMLL’s La Noche de las Amazonas event. The 34-year-old was defending the CMLL Women’s World Championship against Persephone but ultimately lost the title in a significant rematch.
This latest loss adds to a troubling sequence for Moné, who had previously taken time off after dropping the TBS Championship to Willow Nightingale. Following that defeat, on the next episode of AEW Dynamite, Nightingale humiliated Moné by powerbombing her through a cake, an incident that prompted Moné to step back and reassess her career path. Despite the setback, Moné promised fans that she would return with renewed determination to claim more than just titles.
Context of the Title Loss and Previous Setbacks
Moné’s recent loss to Persephone held extra weight, as the younger wrestler had been bested by Moné only months earlier in October. This rematch represented a key chance for the rookie to reclaim the CMLL Women’s World Championship and establish herself in the promotion. Additionally, Moné’s record has seen her relinquish titles to several competitors, including Leila Grey, Alex Windsor, and Red Velvet, which has intensified concerns among fans about her current form.
Social media reactions have been mixed, with some supporters hopeful that these setbacks are merely setting the stage for a major comeback storyline. In contrast, other viewers expressed skepticism over Moné’s ability to recover, with one fan suggesting she might consider retiring from professional wrestling altogether.
Persephone’s Thoughts Ahead of the Championship Match
Before their recent title clash, Persephone shared her mindset about facing Moné in an interview with Fightful. The 24-year-old dual contract wrestler expressed confidence and a strong sense of responsibility to bring the championship back to CMLL. Persephone highlighted the unique challenge of competing against a fellow AEW colleague while aiming to secure the title for her home promotion.
“I’m going into that match, kind of, defending our home in a sense that I’m trying to bring back a title that’s ours, that’s a CMLL Championship, and I think a CMLL amazona should be holding that championship. But at the same time, now, I’m under contract with AEW. So now I’m also going against a colleague, if you would say, right? It’s not defending someone from outside now. I’m actually gonna beat a colleague, because that’s the plan.”
– Persephone, Wrestler
Implications for Mercedes Moné’s Future in Wrestling
Mercedes Moné’s ongoing streak of championship losses has raised questions about her trajectory within AEW and CMLL. The pattern of defeats, including major titles like the TBS Championship and CMLL Women’s World Championship, suggests a period of struggle for the CEO. Fans and analysts alike are watching closely to see whether these challenges will culminate in a powerful redemption arc or signal a potential decline.
Moné’s resilience and response in upcoming matches will likely determine her standing in the wrestling world and could influence booking decisions in both AEW and CMLL as she seeks to reclaim lost glory.
