AEW President and CEO Tony Khan recently gave insight into Mercedes Moné’s current position within AEW and discussed her future trajectory, speaking openly about her recent high-profile matches and possible rematches in the storyline. In a recent interview, Tony Khan discusses Mercedes Moné’s progress after her losses to Toni Storm and Willow Nightingale, providing fans with a clear look at AEW’s booking strategy and long-term plans.
Khan Reflects on Mercedes Moné’s Winning Streak and Booking Decisions
Tony Khan shared his thoughts on Mercedes Moné’s undefeated streak and the build-up to her major clash with Toni Storm, explaining the decision behind Moné’s first loss in AEW. According to Khan, Mercedes had a long run of victories, which created anticipation for her eventual defeat in a major main event. The highly anticipated match took place at All In Texas, where Moné faced Toni Storm in what Khan described as the biggest wrestling show AEW has hosted in North America, with a title match between the TBS Champion and the World Champion.
“Mercedes is tremendous to work with. I had been adamant about building Mercedes up and having Mercedes continue to win and win and win. And then finally you have this match that was such a huge, huge match and I felt like could have main evented many shows, and was presented as a main event match on All In Texas as part of the biggest show we’ve ever had in North America with Mercedes versus Toni Storm: the TBS Champion versus the World Champion for the world title. I felt like that was the perfect time for Mercedes to have her undefeated run end, was at All In Texas when it felt like she was going to win like she was inevitable. She never loses…and Timeless Toni Storm picked up that great win.”
– Tony Khan, AEW President and CEO
Future Possibilities for Moné and Storm
Looking ahead, Tony Khan teased that Mercedes Moné and Toni Storm could meet again in the ring, pointing to their in-ring chemistry and significant star power. Khan’s comments suggest that AEW is considering additional matchups between these two top competitors, keeping fans intrigued about future storylines involving Moné, Storm, and the rest of the AEW women’s division.
“They have this incredible chemistry that has carried over. It continues to exist, and I would expect to see them again involved down the line because they’re two of our greatest stars. They have incredible chemistry and there’s so much meat on that bone.”
– Tony Khan, AEW President and CEO
Ongoing Excitement Surrounding AEW’s Women’s Division
Tony Khan’s enthusiastic remarks underline the current excitement in AEW, with Moné, Toni Storm, and Willow Nightingale all contributing to some of the company’s most talked-about matches this year. As AEW continues to feature major title clashes and showcase new rivalries, fans can expect more headline-making event matches and championship bouts, particularly involving AEW’s top female stars. The possibility of further encounters between Moné and Storm promises to keep the spotlight on the division, ensuring its importance in AEW’s ongoing events and major shows.
