Mercedes Mone has addressed the ongoing discussion regarding her dominance in professional wrestling and her simultaneous reign as a champion across several promotions. The AEW star responded directly to her detractors in the latest edition of her Moné Mag.
Addressing The Critics
Since making her AEW debut last year, Mone has collected multiple titles, holding nearly 13 championships at one point across AEW, ROH, RevPro, CMLL, and other organizations before recent losses in December. When asked about the pushback regarding her accolades, she remained defiant.
“Why would I acknowledge the critics? The goal is shown. It’s been shown. For the people that can’t see it, it’s on them,” Moné wrote.
Highlighting Future Opponents
Beyond her own success, Mone used her platform to shine a light on independent talent she has encountered during her global travels. She highlighted three wrestlers who stood out to her as potential opponents or stars to watch in 2025.
“One of my favorite discoveries was Aliss Link from Denmark. Her style is unlike anything I’ve experienced—creative, sharp, and unpredictable,” she wrote. “One of my favorite independent matches of the year came against her, and trust me when I say: Aliss Link is someone you need to keep your eyes on.”
She also praised RevPro’s Kanji, comparing her technical ability to one of the world’s best.
“Kanji from the UK, wrestling for RevPro, twisted me into shapes I didn’t even know my body could bend into. She proudly calls herself the female Zack Sabre Jr., and for good reason. Wrestling her felt like a high-level chess match—one I can’t wait to play again.”
Finally, Mone singled out Scottish wrestler Emersyn Jayne, emphasizing her deceptively intense style.
“Then there’s Emersyn Jayne from Scotland. Don’t let appearances fool you. Her intensity, agility, and ferocity were unreal. She represented her country with pride, holding the Discovery Pro Championship for over 1,000 days. But as the CEO of women’s wrestling, I study my opponents like no other— and I always find a way to win.”
Mone is scheduled to compete at Worlds End on December 27, where she will team with Athena to challenge Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron for the AEW Women’s Tag Team Championship.
