At AEW All In 2025, one of the show‘s highlights was the Women’s World Championship bout between Mercedes Moné and Toni Storm. The match ended in a surprising victory for Storm, leading <a href="https://cynicaltimes.org/category/wrestling-news/wwe/”>WWE veteran Stevie Richards to suggest that Moné might take some time away from the Tony Khan AEW Mercedes Moné future following this loss in Texas.
Toni Storm’s win stunned fans as many expected Moné, who holds six titles across various promotions including NJPW and Rev Pro, to continue her winning streak. The defeat ended Moné’s 411-day undefeated run in AEW, raising questions about her next steps in the Jacksonville-based promotion.
On his show, Richards reflected on Moné’s match and hinted at possible changes ahead for the former Sasha Banks.
“She has how many belts? They can do whatever, or is she going away for a while? She’s defending the belts in other places. Her going away and then Toni Storm being there, I don’t know if that’s a good or bad thing, ’cause they had great chemistry in the ring. The match was really good. Like you said, they worked; you had two former WWE workers, too. They have an idea. Maybe they looked at the show and said, ‘You know what this is missing?’ People actually being able to digest what’s going on, maybe we should slow it down a little bit. This was very much a WWE-style match, and that’s a good thing in my mind,” Richards said. [3:14 – 3:49]
—The Stevie Richards Show
Mercedes Moné Responds to Defeat at AEW All In: Texas Event
Following her loss, Mercedes Moné acknowledged the result but maintained her focus on women’s wrestling. She shared a sentimental post on her X account featuring a photo of her raising a toast to women’s wrestling during the Wrestle Dynasty press conference earlier this year.
“This is a cheers to women’s wrestling,” she wrote.
—Mercedes Moné
Despite the setback in the title match, Moné remains the reigning TBS Champion in All Elite Wrestling, continuing her presence in the promotion amid evolving storylines.
Implications of the Loss and Prospects for Mercedes Moné in AEW
Mercedes Moné’s defeat at All In: Texas marks a significant turning point in her AEW career, especially as she has been a dominant force in the women’s division. Speculation around a possible break suggests the promotion may be considering fresh directions for her character and story arcs under Tony Khan’s leadership.
The chemistry observed between Moné and Storm during their intense, 24-minute match showcased a blend of experience from two former WWE performers, hinting that AEW might be recalibrating its approach to women’s wrestling narratives to attract wider audience engagement.
Moné’s continued defense of her multiple championships across different promotions, combined with the uncertainty of her immediate future in AEW, points to a strategic pause that could lead to a compelling return at a later stage. Fans and industry watchers will be keen to see how her journey unfolds in the Jacksonville-based company.
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