Mercedes Mone spoke candidly about her AEW All In match with Toni Storm in the latest issue of her Mone Mag. Despite falling short in her first AEW singles bout during the event, Mone revealed this match was five years in the making and played a major role in her decision to sign with AEW. The anticipation and connection going into the match made it a milestone in her wrestling career.
Mone Describes the Match as a Career Highlight Five Years in the Making
Mone reflected on the significance of finally facing Toni Storm in the ring:
“I’d been waiting for this one for a long time—five years, maybe more. Part of the reason I signed with AEW was because I wanted to wrestle Toni Storm. She’s become such an incredible character and a true star.”
The timing and build-up to their All In encounter felt flawless to Mone, marking the moment as especially meaningful.
She added,
“When the match finally happened at All In, everything felt aligned. The build-up, the energy, the entrance -was all perfect. Even before the bell rang, I could feel how special it was going to be.”
Expressing Desire for a Rematch and Ranking the Bout Among Her Favorites
Following the match, Mone shared her enthusiasm for a future rematch with Storm, underscoring the impact the encounter had on her:
“Wrestling ‘Timeless’ Toni Storm was everything I hoped it would be—and more. And as I walked back through the curtain, one thought kept repeating in my head: ‘I want to do that again. I can’t wait to wrestle her again.’”
She also placed this match just behind her favorite career bout, which was against Bayley at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn. Mone compared the experience of competing in the semi-main event of AEW All In to her time headlining Night One of WrestleMania 37 against Bianca Belair, highlighting how both moments represented different eras and dreams realized.
“You can’t compare them. Not because one is better than the other, but because they represent two very different promotions and two completely different eras in my life. Main eventing WrestleMania was a childhood dream I never thought would come true. To be honest, no one ever let me believe it was possible. But deep down, I kept that dream alive, and when it finally happened, it felt surreal—like I was living in someone else’s fairy tale.”
Current Status and Future Prospects
At present, Mercedes Mone has not been announced for the upcoming episode of AEW Dynamite. Meanwhile, her All In opponent, Toni Storm, is scheduled to compete in a singles match against Billie Starkz on the show. Fans interested in more insights can subscribe to receive copies of Mone Mag.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Is Toni Storm LGBTQ?
A. Toni Storm is a professional wrestler who identifies as bisexual. She holds the title of AEW Women’s World Champion. Storm publicly shared her bisexuality during Pride Month in 2021.
