Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Mercedes Moné Hits 12 Titles With WPW Win, Sets AEW World Title Challenge

AEW casts the tour as passion over profit.

Overview

  • Moné defeated Jody Threat on Oct. 19 in Winnipeg to win the WPW Women’s Championship, bringing her total to 12 simultaneous physical belts.
  • The weekend also included a victory over Mina Shirakawa at AEW WrestleDream to claim the Interim ROH Women’s World Television title.
  • She is advertised to challenge AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander at Full Gear in November.
  • Moné declared herself “the best to ever do it” in an Instagram post showcasing her titles after reaching the dozen-belt mark.
  • WPW co-promoter Devin Bray credited her appearance with drawing a few hundred additional fans, while Tony Khan said her indie bookings reflect love for wrestling over financial gain, feeding debate about the run’s impact on women’s wrestling.