Mercedes Mone has become one of the hottest names in women’s professional wrestling. The former WWE Women’s champion left the company in 2022 and has tried her hand in other wrestling promotions. Most recently, she has worked with New Japan Pro-Wrestling and World Wonder Ring Stardom. However, the rumor mill has suggested Mone will be debuting in AEW soon.
While nothing is confirmed, there have been many rumors that Mone has been in talks with both the WWE and AEW. The latter being the one who may have sealed the deal.
AEW’s Big Business could record Mercedes Mone’s debut
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Since she departed from the WWE over creative differences, Mercedes Mone has garnered massive success in other promotions. While the other four horsewomen in the WWE grew slowly, she achieved massive stardom at a scintillating pace. The latest news is that Mone may make her AEW debut at AEW: Dynamite Big Business pay-per-view.
This comes from certain things fans have noticed despite no official word confirming it. AEW’s Big Business will occur on March 13, 2024, in Boston at the TD Garden. Boston being Mone’s hometown, fans suspect AEW will pull a CM Punk’s return in Chicago. Another detail fans noticed was the use of ‘$’ instead of ‘S’ in Boston and Big Business. Mone has already made her appearance in AEW in the audience while recovering from an ankle injury in 2023.
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While on the topic of dollar signs, the reason for Mone not returning to the WWE and seeking other promotions is that. According to Dave Meltzer, Mone wanted the same salary as Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch to return. However, the WWE didn’t want to pay her that much. This is where the negotiations fell off. Mone and Naomi both left the company together. While Naomi returned to the Royal Rumble, Mone’s fans may have more waiting to do.
Why joining AEW could be a massive plus for Mone’s career?
While in NJPW, she took on high-profile Japanese stars like Hazuki and AZM. Joining AEW, she will continue this with stars like Hikaru Shida, Yuka Sakazaki, and Emi Sakura. Moreover, Mone could fill the void left behind by Jade Cargill as Tony Khan looks to reinforce the women’s division with higher star power and prowess inside the ring.
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Another WWE figure who left the company was Jennifer Pepperman. As a producer and writer, she was a colossal figure in the women’s division. Speculations hint that Pepperman could also be following in the footsteps of The Boss and joining AEW. What do you think? Will Mone debut in AEW? Tell us in the comments.
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