Mercedes Moné wins CMLL championship at AEW Grand Slam Mexico after facing Zeuxis, who entered the match with a significant knee injury. The event, held on June 18, 2025, marked a major shift in the CMLL women’s division while also sidelining Zeuxis due to surgery, affecting the immediate landscape of women’s wrestling in Mexico.
Zeuxis Competes Through Injury and Undergoes Operation
Zeuxis, a prominent CMLL luchadora of Puerto Rican heritage, revealed she had been competing for the past month despite a ruptured meniscus in her knee. Her determination was evident as she went through with the championship match against Mercedes Moné, though the title changed hands during the event. After announcing her condition, Zeuxis confirmed her surgery was successful and she is beginning her recovery process. Although she will have to step away from the ring for some time, Zeuxis conveyed her intention to come back stronger for her fans and represent her Puerto Rican roots.
Timeline Leading to the Championship Shift
The developments surrounding Mercedes Moné’s championship victory have sparked discussion about whether the change was always planned or if Zeuxis’ injury expedited the decision. With her need for extended recovery, the organization may have opted for the change to maintain the championship’s activity and profile. Zeuxis had previously secured the CMLL Women’s World Championship from Willow Nightingale at the 91st Anniversary show on September 13, 2024, and had held the title for 278 days before her loss.
Impact and Future Direction
The transfer of the CMLL Women’s World Championship to Mercedes Moné at AEW Grand Slam Mexico marks a notable shift in both CMLL and international wrestling. While Zeuxis embarks on her recovery, the championship scene is expected to evolve under Mercedes Moné’s reign, and fans will be awaiting Zeuxis’ eventual return with anticipation for her next chapter.
