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AEW All In is in the books, and one result stands out from the rest in terms of its divisional implications. In Sunday’s penultimate match, Mercedes Mone finally attained the “Ultimo” on her third try, choking out an injured Willow Nighthingale to win the Women’s World Championship.

Discover Mercedes Mone's Family Background: Her Roots, Ex-Husband, and Famous Cousin Snoop Dogg

Mercedes Moné is a familiar face to wrestling fans, but there is plenty about the AEW star that has little to do with what happens inside the ring. Born Mercedes Justine Kaestner-Varnado, she grew up in a family with German and African American roots before eventually finding her way into professional wrestling.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / August 21

Mercedes Mone Fans Rumors of a Potential AEW Match With Bayley

Women's professional wrestling is as popular as it is today because of the singles match that took place in 2015 Mercedes Mone, formerly known as Sasha Banks in WWE, and Bayley.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / August 18

Mercedes Mone Reveals She Was In Talks With WWE Just Days Before AEW All In

Mercedes Moné has revealed that her AEW journey nearly looked very different when she attended the first All In at Wembley Stadium in 2023. In the latest edition of her “Moné Mag newsletter,” “The CEO” looked back at her first AEW All In experience and disclosed that she was still in discussions with WWE at the time.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / June 18

AEW Dynamite 6/17 Results: Mercedes Mone Advances to Owen Hart Final & Team MJF Impresses in The Main Event

After a lackluster edition of AEW Dynamite last week, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) seemed poised to make a comeback. The company made its way to the Smart Financial Center in Sugar Land, Texas, for a crucial night on the road to Forbidden Door.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / June 4

AEW Dynamite 6/3 Results: MJF Retains AEW World Title & Mercedes Mone is Back

AEW Dynamite exploded onto screens everywhere tonight! Whether you were watching from your couch, on your phone, on your laptop, or packed into the electric atmosphere of Richmond’s Siegel Center.

Wrestling News / SportsInfo / December 18

List of all winners in Sports Illustrated Pro Wrestling Awards for 2025

Sports Illustrated announced its awards for the 2025 calendar year, where AEW's wrestlers, matches, and feuds dominated Hangman Page and Mercedes Mone

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / December 4

Mercedes Mone Makes ROH TV Debut Tonight at Final Battle

ROH Women's Television Champion Mercedes Mone is set to make her official Ring of Honor debut tonight on the Dec. 4, 2025, edition of ROH TV. The appearance comes just one day before she defends her title against Red Velvet at ROH Final Battle on Dec.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / November 11

Mercedes Mone Tops 2025 PWI Women's 250 List

Mercedes Mone tops PWI Women's 250, holding multiple international titles and eyeing AEW title at Full Gear. Toni Storm #2; Saya Kamitani #3; top 10 includes Stratton, Vaquer, IYO SKY, Athena, Sareee, Naomi, Rhea Ripley.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / September 25

Mercedes Mone Teases Going After New AEW Championship

Mercedes Mone has been on a journey of collecting as many championships as she can across numerous different promotions. She currently holds titles from All Elite Wrestling, RevPro, CMLL, and many more.

Mercedes Mone Is Running Out Of Challengers After Another Win At Forbidden Door

Mereceds Mone having to face three challengers at the same time at Forbidden Door made it seem almost nailed on that, finally, after 455 days, The CEO would be losing the TBS Title.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / August 22, 2025

Mercedes Mone fires warning to WWE

During a recent interview with TV Insider, AEW's Mercedes Mone gave a sharp response when asked about WWE's recent tactics.

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Wrestling News / The Sportster / August 21, 2025

AEW Star Mercedes Mone on WWE Counter-Programming: 'AEW is Taking Over'

Well, it’s official, WWE’s main roster premium live events will be going against AEW pay-per-views. WWE announced this past Wednesday that its first PLE to air on ESPN’s new direct-to-consumer (DTC) service is Wrestlepalooza.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / August 11, 2025

Mercedes Mone Speaks About 'Night And Day' Differences Between WWE And AEW Locker Room Culture

Mercedes Mone was a member of the WWE roster for 10 years before departing and working in promotions like New Japan Pro-Wrestling and All Elite Wrestling.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / June 17, 2025

Mercedes Mone Shocks Fans, Confirms Relationship With Top AEW Star

AEW stars Mercedes Mone and The Beast Mortos are officially an item. Mone, the current TBS Champion in AEW, confirmed the news to TMZ after she posted a picture of the couple on Instagram along with a caption that spun the heads of wrestling fans around the world.

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Wrestling News / The Sportster / May 10, 2025

'And New!' Mercedes Mone Loses First Of Three Championships At NJPW Resurgence

Mercedes Mone lost her Strong Women's title after a 314+ day reign to AZM at NJPW Resurgence. Mercedes has been a dominant champion, holding multiple titles for over 100 days.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / May 2, 2025

AEW Star Mercedes Mone Savagely Criticized For New Private Texting Service

Mercedes Moné offers a personal texting service for $100 a month on her website. Fan reactions to the texting service range from skepticism to support due to the high price.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / April 20, 2025

Mercedes Mone retains Undisputed British Women’s title at RevPro High Stakes

Mercedes Mone retained the RevPro Undisputed British Women’s Championship today at High Stakes. Mone defeated Kanji on Sunday’s show from the Doncaster Dome in Doncaster, England.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / March 23, 2025

Mercedes Mone: ‘AEW has reignited my fire, passion, and deep-seated love’ of wrestling

Mercedes Mone reflected on the last year of her career in the latest edition of her online publication, Mone Mag. She debuted for AEW at Big Business in

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / November 27, 2024

Mercedes Mone and Kamille split on AEW Dynamite

The CEO needs a new bodyguard following the events of Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite. TBS Champion Mercedes Mone and her bodyguard Kamille split on Wednesday’s Dynamite in Chicago in the aftermath of Mone’s title defense over Kris Statlander at Saturday’s Full Gear pay-per-view.

Wrestling News / Ringside Intel / November 13, 2024

Mercedes Mone Takes AEW Delusion To New Levels With Another Head Scratching Comment About Women’s Division

Mercedes Mone is thoroughly enjoying her time for various reasons. And she is more than willing to spread the idea that the company has the best women’s division in the world, even if it makes her look delusional.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / October 31, 2024

Mercedes Mone feels no pressure as a two-promotion champion

Mercedes Mone claimed she feels no pressure despite having two separate rosters aiming to take her spot at the top of each division.

Mone reveals why working in Japan rapidly improves wrestlers

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Wrestling News / Yardbarker / October 31, 2024

Mercedes Mone reveals why Japan rapidly improves wrestlers

Mercedes Mone shared why she thinks wrestlers who spend time in Japan experience rapid improvements to their craft.

AEW's Mercedes Mone backs Celtics to win back-to-back championships

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Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / October 31, 2024

AEW's Mercedes Mone backs Celtics to win back-to-back championships

Mone is confident the Celtics will repeat as NBA champions.

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Wrestling News / Yardbarker / August 11, 2024

Grading the impact of AEW's biggest additions in 2024

AEW started the new year with a bang, adding multiple big names to its roster. However, the additions haven't had the desired effect. The company's television ratings continue to drop while its in-arena attendance is becoming a serious cause for concern.

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