The latest update on Mercedes Moné’s journey in professional wrestling brings us exciting news. She has been making waves in the industry since leaving WWE in 2022 due to a falling out with the company. Recently, Moné signed a deal with New Japan Pro Wrestling to appear at their prestigious Wrestle Kingdom 17 event held at the Tokyo Dome on January 4, 2023.
During this event, Moné had a dramatic stare down with fellow wrestler KAIRI, which led to a thrilling match for the IWGP Women’s Championship at Battle in the Valley in California on February 18, 2023. Moné’s impressive performance led to a victory, making her the new champion and setting the stage for her first title defense.
NJPW announced that Moné will defend her IWGP Women’s Championship against Hazuki and AZM in a triple-threat match at the promotion’s Sakura Genesis show on Saturday, April 8. Fans eagerly anticipate this match as Moné aims to solidify her status as the top wrestler in the promotion.
Moné has also expressed interest in working with other wrestling promotions. In particular, she is open to the idea of working with AEW and has publicly stated that she is waiting for a call from Tony Khan regarding a potential appearance at the Forbidden Door 2 pay-per-view event.
All in all, Mercedes Moné is making significant strides in the wrestling industry and is set to make an even bigger impact in the future. Wrestling enthusiasts are excited to see what’s next for this talented wrestler.
BREAKING@mercedesvarnado has accepted the challenge of @azumikan1411 and @0929_hazuki for Sakura Genesis April 8!https://t.co/ZN8Z6QZk2G#njpw #njsg pic.twitter.com/bWKU83vy3W
— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) March 24, 2023
