Mercedes Moné is determined to elevate women’s wrestling by headlining an AEW pay-per-view event. Following her latest championship victory, she has made the Mercedes Moné AEW women’s main event goal a central focus of her career.
Breaking Records with Nine Championship Titles
Recently, Moné earned the nickname “9-Belt Moné” after securing her ninth title just before the AEW Forbidden Door event. She claimed the championship by defeating Emersyn Jayne at Rev Pro’s Global Wars UK, adding to her acquisition of the Discovery Wrestling Scottish Women’s Championship. This string of successes highlights her ongoing dominance in women’s wrestling.
Defending the AEW TBS Championship at Forbidden Door
At the AEW Forbidden Door event held in London’s O2 Arena, Moné defended her AEW TBS Championship against competitors Alex Windsor, Bozilla, and Persephone. Following her victory, she boldly stated her belief that she is the greatest female wrestler ever.
Vision for an AEW Women’s Pay-Per-View Main Event
In an interview with TV Insider before Forbidden Door, Moné outlined her ambition to see women headline an AEW pay-per-view show. She emphasized the women’s division‘s growth and talent, saying,
“I want to see the women main event on pay-per-view. I feel that is the next big thing we can do and accomplish. I feel within the last year-and-a-half people have really seen how amazing this women’s division is.”
—Mercedes Moné
She also pointed out how women were previously limited to minor matches but now command demand and recognition. Moné noted,
“Before they were just given a little match here, a little match here. People were demanding more time for them. They want to see the women because they are such stars. Within this last year-and-a-half you’ve seen stars come up like Toni Storm with her character change.”
—Mercedes Moné
Highlighting Rising Women Stars in AEW
Moné praised standout wrestlers making waves in AEW, including Athena, Megan Bayne, and Alex Windsor. She described Athena as one of the best worldwide and acknowledged the fresh talent continually raising competition. According to Moné,
“You’ve seen Athena show up on AEW Dynamite, and I think she is one of the best in the world. We have new women coming in all the time like Megan Bayne, Alex Windsor and others who are always keeping you on your toes,”
—Mercedes Moné
“You are always looking for who is the best out there. I feel like we are bringing the best in AEW.”
—Mercedes Moné
Impact and Future Outlook for Women’s Wrestling in AEW
Mercedes Moné’s successes and vision spotlight a powerful shift in AEW’s women’s division. By pushing for a historic pay-per-view main event featuring women, she aims to further legitimize and amplify the role of female wrestlers in professional wrestling’s mainstream landscape. If achieved, this milestone could inspire greater visibility and opportunities for rising stars like Toni Storm, Athena, and Megan Bayne, shaping AEW’s future.
