Mercedes Mone Defends Title as Megan Bayne Debuts at CMLL

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Mercedes Mone, currently holding the CMLL World Women’s Championship, is set to defend her title at the upcoming CMLL Women’s Day show on March 6th, 2026, at Arena Mexico in Mexico City. The announcement was made during the February 11th edition of CMLL Informa, although her challenger for the event has not yet been revealed.

Background on Mercedes Mone’s Championship Reign

Since winning the title in June 2025, Mercedes Mone has successfully defended the championship three times. Throughout March, she will continue to appear in various independent wrestling events, making multiple title defenses beyond the CMLL Women’s Day show.

AEW’s Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford to Make CMLL Debuts

In addition to Mone’s title defense, AEW’s tag team MegaBad—comprised of Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford—will be competing at the Women’s Day event, marking their debut with CMLL. Their opponents have not been disclosed at this time, adding anticipation to the matchups scheduled for the evening.

Confirmed Matches for the Women’s Day Event

The event’s lineup includes the following confirmed matches and appearances:

  1. Mercedes Mone versus an as-yet unnamed challenger for the CMLL World Women’s Championship
  2. MegaBad (Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford) making their CMLL debut
  3. Maika facing off against Dark Silueta

Significance and Upcoming Expectations

This event highlights the ongoing international relationships within women’s professional wrestling, bringing together top talents from AEW and CMLL. Mercedes Mone’s title defense is a focal point, maintaining her presence as a champion on a prominent platform, while Megan Bayne’s debut signals new opportunities for cross-promotion and fresh rivalries. Fans and followers are eager to see how these storylines unfold and who will step up as challengers in the near future.

⌛🌎 🤑#CMLLInforma || ¡CEO! ¡CEO! ¡CEO! Mercedes Moné estará de regreso al CMLL para exponer el Campeonato Mundial Femenil del CMLL ante una retadora por designar… 📲 https://t.co/kelGXKxJdL pic.twitter.com/25qDPN31Zr

— Lucha Libre CMLL

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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.