Former champion’s first major setback reshapes the ROH women’s division
Summary
– Red Velvet defeats Mercedes Moné to regain the ROH Women’s World TV Championship
– Match ends with Velvet countering Moné’s submission into a decisive pin
– Moné suffers her first title loss since joining ROH
Mercedes Moné’s dominant run in Ring of Honor hit its first major roadblock at Final Battle. In a highly anticipated rematch, Red Velvet defeated Moné to reclaim the ROH Women’s World Television Championship and end the former champion’s undefeated title streak.
The rivalry carried history. Moné originally won the interim title while Velvet recovered from severe neck and shoulder injuries. Their unification clash on an AEW special saw Moné emerge as the undisputed champion, setting the stage for Velvet’s eventual pursuit of redemption.
At Final Battle, that pursuit paid off. Moné appeared close to victory when she locked in the Statement Maker, her trusted submission. Velvet managed to counter the hold by rolling through and trapping Moné in a tight pinning combination. The three-count landed before Moné could break free.
Velvet’s win restores the championship she never lost in the first place. For Moné, the loss marks her first championship defeat since leaving WWE, shifting momentum within the division. ROH now moves forward with Velvet at the helm as Moné reassesses her next steps.
#AndNEW!@Thee_Red_Velvet is once again the #ROH Women’s World Television Champion!#ROHFinalBattle pic.twitter.com/2CZCyM3LgF
— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) December 6, 2025
