Mercedes Mone was "terrified" ahead of AEW title match; had to seek medical attention
Mercedes Mone wowed fans in her TBS Championship defense against Kris Statlander at AEW Worlds End. However, it was a difficult journey for the champion, who battled chaos and illness ahead of the pay-per-view. The match between Mercedes Mone and…
Mercedes Mone wowed fans in her TBS Championship defense against Kris Statlander at AEW Worlds End. However, it was a difficult journey for the champion, who battled chaos and illness ahead of the pay-per-view.
The match between Mercedes Mone and Kris Statlander at Worlds End 2024 has been highly praised by fans and critics alike, but The CEO almost didn’t make it to the show. In the latest edition of her Mone Mag newsletter, she revealed that a delayed flight had forced her to make a grueling 20-hour drive on Christmas Eve.
After the holiday, Mone was exhausted and battling a lingering illness. She had to be set up with an IV on the day of the show just to make it to the match against Statlander:
“As the clock ticked down to AEW Worlds End, I felt worse. I reached out to my doctor for advice on managing my illness, and on the day of the event, I was terrified about how I would make it through the show. Thankfully, my Boston’s Vital Care team arrived to help, providing me with an IV bag before I even set foot in the arena. Their support was invaluable, but I still needed to muster the strength to face my opponent, Kris.” [H/T: WrestleZone]
Mercedes Mone thinks she’s found a new wrestling soulmate in Kris Statlander
Mercedes Mone and Kris Statlander tore the house down at AEW Worlds End, setting a new company record for the women’s division by wrestling for almost 25 minutes. Afterward, Mone was blown away by the praise the two received.
In the same issue of her Mone Mag, the TBS Champion expressed her admiration for Kris Statlander and claimed that she might have found a new wrestling soulmate.
“The praise that followed was overwhelming. Fans and peers alike hailed our match as one of the greatest women’s bouts of all time. In my heart, I knew that Kris had pushed me to be better, to think creatively, and to fight with everything I had. She’s not just a formidable opponent, but I think I’ve found another wrestling soulmate who challenges me to elevate my game,” wrote Mone.
Mercedes is currently preparing to defend her other title, the NJPW STRONG Women’s Championship, against Mina Shirakawa at NJPW’s Wrestle Dynasty event on January 5, and her nerves seem to be getting the better of her ahead of the match. Whether the former WWE Superstar can retain her title remains to be seen.