This week’s episode of AEW Dynamite will feature Mercedes Mone, the reigning TBS Champion, in a significant tag team match announced by AEW CEO Tony Khan. As Mone prepares for a major title defense at the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2025 event, this contest on Dynamite will serve as an important step in building momentum and storyline development.
Mercedes Mone, a leading figure in women’s wrestling, has held championships across multiple promotions and currently reigns as the TBS Champion. At Forbidden Door 2025, she is scheduled to defend her title in a four-woman match, where Alex Windsor recently secured her spot. The competitive tension between Mone and Windsor has grown, further intensifying interest in the upcoming matches.
Details of the AEW Dynamite Tag Team Match
Tony Khan announced via social media that Mercedes Mone will team with Thekla and Skye Blue to take on the trio of Alex Windsor, Queen Aminata, and Willow Nightingale during this week’s AEW Dynamite event. This clash is set to highlight existing rivalries between the competitors, adding high stakes to the contest.
“Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite 8pm ET/7pm CT TONIGHT! TBS Champion @MercedesVarnado/@Toxic_Thekla/@SkyeByee vs @HailWindsor/@Amisylle/ @WillowWrestles Rivalries collide on Dynamite TONIGHT! Triangle of Madness’s Thekla/Skye team with Mercedes vs Windsor, Aminata + Willow TONIGHT!”
The match will showcase the ongoing tensions within AEW’s women’s division and provide fans with a preview of the action leading into the multi-competitor title defense.
Queen Aminata Sends a Message Ahead of the Upcoming Match
Following the match announcement, Queen Aminata responded through social media with pointed remarks aimed at Mercedes Mone and her teammates. As one of Mone’s challengers, Aminata emphasized her determination to leave a mark in the competition and set the tone for the upcoming battle.
“- I have 8 chocolate kisses for 8 belts Moné – Planning on taking Skye Blue head off – Definitely stomping on that damn spider 😡”
Aminata’s aggressive tone highlights the fierce competition expected on Dynamite and the broader quest for the TBS Championship.
Implications for Mercedes Mone’s Title Defense at Forbidden Door
This tag team encounter not only provides an intense showdown on AEW Dynamite but also plays a crucial role in shaping Mercedes Mone’s trajectory ahead of her title defense at Forbidden Door 2025. Success in this bout could help build momentum for Mone, while her opponents aim to disrupt her path and establish themselves as serious contenders.
As the wrestling community watches closely, the outcomes on Dynamite will likely influence storyline directions and the buildup to one of AEW’s most anticipated events.
