The main event of NJPW Resurgence didn’t go the way for Mercedes Moné aka Sasha Banks, as she thought it would. She faced Willow Nightingale for the NJPW Strong Women’s Championship at the PPV. However, ‘The CEO’ suffered a severe ankle injury while performing a move from the top of the ring post. The wrestling fans are worried about the former WWE superstar about her injury setback and will be out of action for a while.
Mercedes Moné appears to have gotten injured tonight in her #njpwresurgence bout against Willow Nightingale. We will post updates as they become available, we wish the best to Mercedes and send our thoughts.
— The Pro Wrestling World (@The_PWW) May 22, 2023
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The former IWGP Women’s Champion completed the match suffering the injury mid-match. Moreover, after the match, she needed assistance to go backstage. This is when the wrestling world got concerned about her injury.
Fans react to Sasha Banks getting injured at NJPW Resurgence
Mercedes Mone was trending on social media, as she had an over-the-top match with Nightingale. Furthermore, even though she lost the match, fans appreciated her for her impressive performance. The match resulted in a gruesome injury as she suffered a broken ankle injury, as noted by PWInsider.
Fans shared their support for the former six-time Women’s Champion in WWE after knowing about her injury.’Speedy Recovery’ messages flooded Twitter for ‘The CEO’.
Wait, THIS is why Mercedes Mone is trending? That really sucks, wish her a speedy recovery. https://t.co/tVEYIUSpbA
— TheMightyM 6'3 IQ 188 (From Earth-3) (@TheMightyM3) May 22, 2023
Wishing her a speedy recovery. Would not mind at all if she misses Forbidden Door to tend her injuries. Just hope she is okay 🙏😢
— Pro Wrestled (@ProWrestled) May 22, 2023
Mercedes is injured. NOOO! Speedy recovery to her. Wishing her all the best
— Kevin (@KevinTalks12) May 22, 2023
A few fans showed concern over Mone’s injury.
So she is injured god damnit 😔🤦♂️
— Preston Hawke (@GodzillaHawke1) May 22, 2023
I hope Mercedes Moné is okay and that her injury is too serious! 💙💙💙
— Kirstie Anne (@thecharmedone03) May 22, 2023
The fall from the ring post indeed seemed to be “nasty”.
Was it the Knee? That fall to the outside looked nasty
— Anthony Musolino (@amusolino71) May 22, 2023
That landing looked rough in person
— Eric Novak (@panzer_doug) May 22, 2023
Hope Mercedes is okay.
— Ryan A:The Big Anna Jay Tay Melo & Kris Stat Fan🍑 (@RyanAvedisian1) May 22, 2023
She’ll miss Forbidden Door PPV.
The Forbidden Door is once again cursed
— Dylan Nicholson (@radiocodex) May 22, 2023
This probably makes it hugely unlikely that Mercedes Moné will be at Forbidden Door 2. Why is FB so cursed? I'm soooo sad ☹️ Please cheer me up with GIFs pic.twitter.com/8lrle3lMiO
— ByGodOmega is ALL IN!!! (@ByGodOmega) May 22, 2023
Further updates about the injury are yet to be made public. Moreover, it is unclear how much time Banks will be out of action as of this article is written. All signs indicate that the former WWE star will miss considerable time for recovery, as she couldn’t walk properly after the match.
Read More:- Just Days After Losing the IWGP Title, Sasha Banks Is in Contention to Win Another Championship Outside WWE
Nevertheless, the NJPW star had a special message for her fans after suffering the setback.
Mercedes Mone addresses the fans after the injury
Shortly after medical attention, Mone took to Twitter to address the fans about the injury.
Banks tweeted, “WRESTLING!!!!Phew 😮💨 not how I dreamed for tonight to go.I’m so sorry and I love you guys so much.I’m gonna heal and be back better than ever.Moné💙@njpwglobal”
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WRESTLING!!!!
Phew 😮💨 not how I dreamed for tonight to go.
I’m so sorry and I love you guys so much.
I’m gonna heal and be back better than ever.
Moné
💙@njpwglobal pic.twitter.com/6909ByHdli— Mercedes Moné Varnado (@MercedesVarnado) May 22, 2023
Before she suffered an injury, Mone, and Nightingale gave everything to make the main event outstanding. Surprisingly, some fans expressed their desire through tweets abou wanting to see Mone vs Nightingale once again when she returns to in-ring action.
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The AEWxNJPW combine PPV Forbidden Door was around the corner and many hoped Mone to show up there. There were even rumors of her joining Tony Khan’s promotion after losing the IWGP Women’s Title. What are your thoughts on Mone’s future? Where do you think she’ll go after recovering? What did you make of her injury? Write your opinions below in the comments.
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