Lacey Lane makes shocking AEW debut during Mercedes Moné’s open challenge on Dynamite
Summary
– Former WWE Superstar Kayden Carter, now using her Lacey Lane name, debuted in AEW
– She accepted Mercedes Moné’s open challenge on the October 7 episode of Dynamite
– The confrontation set the stage for a future AEW TBS Championship match
The October 7 edition of AEW Dynamite featured a surprise that caught the wrestling world off guard. Former WWE Superstar Kayden Carter, competing again under her former ring name Lacey Lane, made her AEW debut by accepting Mercedes Moné’s open challenge.
Moné, standing in the ring as the reigning TBS Champion, issued an open challenge to anyone willing to step up. Moments later, Lane’s music hit, and the crowd erupted as the former NXT talent appeared for the first time on AEW television. The two came face-to-face in a tense staredown that instantly raised the stakes for Moné’s title reign.
Though the match did not occur that night, Lane’s arrival signaled AEW’s continued commitment to surprising its audience with major debuts. The move also reignited fan discussions about the growing number of former WWE stars finding new life in AEW’s women’s division.
As Moné and Lane exchanged words to close the segment, it was clear that their inevitable clash would be one of the most anticipated matchups in the weeks ahead.
