Mercedes Mone’s Championship Dreams Dashed as Major Injury Strikes at NJPW Resurgence

Mercedes Mone, widely regarded as one of the premier female professional wrestlers in the world, had her sights set on reclaiming a championship title at the recent NJPW Resurgence event. However, her aspirations were cruelly thwarted as she suffered a significant injury during the match.

The NJPW Resurgence featured a one-night tournament to crown the inaugural NJPW STRONG Women’s Champion. In the opening round, Mercedes Mone emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle against Stephanie Vaquer, advancing to the next stage.

In the tournament finals, Mone found herself pitted against Willow Nightingale in the highly anticipated main event. Despite her best efforts, Mone fell short of capturing the championship, unable to overcome Nightingale’s resilience.

Unfortunately, PWInsider has reported that Mercedes Mone suffered a broken ankle during the intense encounter. This revelation has understandably caused great concern among fans and the wrestling community, who were eagerly anticipating Mone’s continued success.

As the news circulates backstage at the New Japan Pro Wrestling Resurgence event in California, details regarding the extent of the injury are still being confirmed. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

It is undeniably disheartening to witness Mercedes Mone endure such an unfortunate setback in the form of a significant injury during a pivotal match. The wrestling world eagerly awaits her triumphant return to the ring, but we can only hope for a swift recovery and her eventual comeback.

Here are some additional details from the article:

• Martinez was injured during a spot where she was attempting to hit a powerbomb on Rosa. She landed awkwardly on her knee, and it was clear that she was in pain.
• Martinez was helped to the back by medical personnel, and she did not return to the match.
• There has been no official word on the nature of Martinez’s injury, but it is believed to be a torn ACL.

WRESTLING!!!!
Phew 😮‍💨 not how I dreamed for tonight to go.
I’m so sorry and I love you guys so much.
I’m gonna heal and be back better than ever.
Moné
💙@njpwglobal pic.twitter.com/6909ByHdli

— Mercedes Moné Varnado (@MercedesVarnado) May 22, 2023

Willow Nightingale has done it. She has defeated Mercedes Mone to become the 1st NJPW Women’s Strong Champion at tonight’s NJPW Resurgence (05.21.2023)pic.twitter.com/NJsyKZmcTa

— Dark Puroresu Flowsion (@PuroresuFlow) May 22, 2023

Willow Nightingale has done it. She has defeated Mercedes Mone to become the 1st NJPW Women’s Strong Champion at tonight’s NJPW Resurgence (05.21.2023)pic.twitter.com/NJsyKZmcTa

— Dark Puroresu Flowsion (@PuroresuFlow) May 22, 2023