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AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Mone has expressed how valued she feels as part of AEW, contrasting it with her previous experiences in the wrestling industry.
During a recent interview with The Independent ahead of AEW All In: London 2024, Mone highlighted the respect and creative freedom she enjoys within Tony Khan’s promotion. Mone reflected on her time in WWE, noting the unpredictability of her role there.
“In WWE, you have no idea what you’ll be doing week to week,” she shared. However, her experience in AEW has been different. Mone praised the collaborative environment, mentioning how she and her personal writer Jennifer Pepperman work closely with Tony Khan to plan meaningful stories. “I’m treated with genuine respect, and I really feel seen in a way I sometimes haven’t before,” Mone said. “I love it so much here.”
Mercedes Mone made her AEW debut in March 2024 after a notable stint with New Japan Pro Wrestling, where she became IWGP Women’s Champion. Her transition to AEW came nearly two years after she and Naomi famously walked out of WWE in May 2022.
Looking ahead, Mone will defend her TBS Championship against Britt Baker at AEW All In: London 2024, a highly anticipated match. On this week’s Dynamite, Baker referenced Mone’s past as part of WWE’s Four Horsewomen, while positioning herself as a unique talent in the wrestling world.
AEW All In: London 2024 will take place tomorrow, August 25, at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Fans are eagerly awaiting the event, which promises to be a monumental night in wrestling. Stay tuned to Ringside News for all the latest updates and live results from the event.
How do you think Mercedes Mone’s expressed sense of value and respect at AEW compared to her experiences at WWE will influence other wrestlers considering where to sign or remain? Discuss the impact of creative freedom and respectful treatment on a wrestler’s performance and career longevity. Share your thoughts on whether such an environment could lead to a shift in where top talent decides to compete.
