The CEO defeats Hazuki to move closer to tournament finals
Summary
– Mercedes Moné advanced in the Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament on AEW Dynamite
– Hazuki pushed Moné with dives, submissions, and several close near falls
– Moné secured the win by locking in the Bank Statement late in the match
Mercedes Moné is still alive in the Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament after a tough battle on the June 17 episode of AEW Dynamite.
Moné faced STARDOM’s Hazuki with a spot in the next round on the line. The CEO entered the match with confidence, showing off the Owen Hart Tournament belt before the bell rang.
Hazuki did not make things easy. She attacked Moné with repeated dives to the outside, a missile dropkick, and a crossface that put the former champion in real danger.
The match became more intense as both women traded counters and near falls. Hazuki came close to pulling off the upset several times, forcing Moné to dig deeper as the match continued.
Moné eventually found her opening late in the contest. After surviving Hazuki’s offense, she locked in the Bank Statement and forced the finish.
The victory sends Moné forward in the Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament and keeps her chase for another major AEW accomplishment alive.
With Hazuki out of the bracket, Moné now moves one step closer to the tournament finals. The win also reminded the AEW women’s division that The CEO remains one of the toughest names to beat when the spotlight is on.
