Mercedes Moné Hits Star Wars Premiere

AEW star attends The Mandalorian and Grogu red carpet

Summary

– Mercedes Moné attended the Los Angeles world premiere of The Mandalorian and Grogu

– Moné appeared at the event under her real name, Mercedes Varnado

– She previously played Koska Reeves in The Mandalorian seasons 2 and 3

Mercedes Moné stepped onto the red carpet for the Los Angeles world premiere of The Mandalorian and Grogu.

Moné attended the event under her real name, Mercedes Varnado, and shared photos from the premiere on social media. The AEW star posed alongside The Mandalorian as part of the Hollywood rollout for the new Star Wars film.

Her appearance was more than a celebrity cameo. Moné has a direct connection to the franchise after playing Koska Reeves in The Mandalorian. The character appeared in seasons 2 and 3 as a Mandalorian warrior aligned with Bo-Katan Kryze.

Moné’s wrestling background also helped shape her action scenes in the series. Her role included physical combat, which fit naturally with her in-ring experience.

The premiere featured major names from the project, including Pedro Pascal and director Jon Favreau. The film is scheduled to open in theaters and IMAX on May 22, 2026.

Moné continues to build a rare crossover path between wrestling and mainstream entertainment. Her work in AEW and her Star Wars role have made her one of wrestling’s most recognizable multi-platform stars.