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Kris Statlander Pins Mercedes Moné at Full Gear to Retain AEW Women’s World Title

The result halts Mercedes Moné’s double-champion bid, underscoring Kris Statlander’s growing legitimacy.

Overview

  • Statlander secured the pin with Night Fever, becoming only the fourth woman to pin Moné since Moné left WWE.
  • The victory follows Statlander’s clean singles win over Toni Storm at WrestleDream, reinforcing her reign with back-to-back marquee defenses.
  • Moné remains the long-reigning TBS Champion at over 500 days and continues her globe-spanning title run, which reporting places at 13 belts across several countries.
  • AEW President Tony Khan framed Moné’s belt-collecting schedule as driven by passion rather than money, citing her willingness to work in smaller markets.
  • The outcome reverses last year’s head-to-head results, as Moné previously defeated Statlander at Full Gear 2024 and Worlds End 2024.