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Mercedes Mone Talks Recent Travel Issues, Adam Pearce Reflects On His Journey, More | Fight Size

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Robert DeFelice Jan 18, 2025 6:20PM

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- In the latest edition of her Mone Mag, Mercedes Mone reflected on recent travel issues following her excursion to Japan for NJPW Wrestle Dynasty:

My travel saga from hell! I was just coming off the high of Wrestle Dynasty in Japan—seriously, it was a dream! I didn't want to leave, but alas, duty calls. I had to get back to the USA to wrestle on Dynamite, and that's when my travel nightmare began.

So there I was, all packed up and ready to jet off. My flight was set to leave at 5 PM, bringing me back home by Monday morning. I rolled into the airport at 2 PM, ready to breeze through Japan's legendary customs. But just as I settled into my seat, the captain said, "Uh, folks, we've got a little maintenance issue. We'll be taking off in about 30 minutes."

Well, 30 minutes turned into 4 hours of pure chaos on that plane! Imagine me pacing the aisle like I'm about to make a big entrance, listening to the flight attendants flip-flopping between "Please remain seated" and "Actually, everyone, we need you to deplane."

Now, I'm no stranger to travel woes, but I had a hard deadline—school on Tuesday night! If I missed it, they would fail me. So, I was on a mission to get home!

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, they tell us we need to switch planes. Cue the storm outside and my fellow passengers' collective eruption of frustration. It's like a scene from a movie—people were fuming! But honestly, I just wanted to yell, "Breathe, people! We're all in this together!" But hey, I get it; no one likes being stuck, especially with a weather tantrum going on.

After another hour of waiting and a text —my flight was canceled! I called my travel agency, and they said, "We have ONE seat left." I snagged that seat to Chicago, but my bags? Yeah, they were going to be fashionably stuck in Japan until the next flight to Orlando. But whatever, I was determined to get back to the US and make it to class and AEW Dynamite on time.

So, I hopped on that plane, and of course, we hit the worst turbulence ever! But finally, after what felt like a lifetime, I landed in Chicago late at night, only to be rebooked for a flight to Orlando the next day. After I let Tony (Khan) know about my travel struggles and not having my bags in time for TV, he graciously told me to rest. I'm so thankful because my body and mind needed it.

And guess what? I made it to class just in time. So, there you have it, folks—my travel saga. I may have faced a storm, missed my bags, and dealt with some cranky travelers, but nothing can keep me down!

- Check out the top WWE Friday Night SmackDown highlights from last night's episode:

- Adam Pearce once again reflected on his journey in wrestling on his X account:

- The WWE Vault YouTube channel has uploaded the match between Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker from the 1998 WWE Royal Rumble. This Casket Match was once believed to have ended the career of HBK:

- WWE Vault will also be premiering a classic episode of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event later tonight. This is the episode that features The Ultimate Warrior teaming with the Road Warriors to go against all of Demolition.

- ICYMI: Matt Cardona: Chris Jericho Told Me Everything About Zack Ryder Had To Die, He Was Right

- Bandido is going to be the next person to say Hey! to RJ City:

- Matt Hardy recently congratulated AML Wrestling on their 10th anniversary:

- Matt Hardy also recently opened up about his plans for retirement. Learn more here.

- ICYMI: Christopher Daniels Names Matches That Have Stood Out Over The Course Of His Career

- One of WWE's senior referees, Charles Robinson, has asked fans what they think of the new referee shirts in WWE.

- Cope copes with Prince Nana's coffee:

Industry Icon Adam Cope is completely Addicted to PrinceNanaCoffee.com --------Grab some bags today and get on the same page as he isYou will be wanting more--------

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— Prince Nana (@princekingnana.bsky.social) January 18, 2025 at 11:59 AM

- Mikey Rukus says production on the AEW Stringside acoustic EP has been completed. He reflected on how much the experience meant to him on social media:

The AEW STRINGSIDE ACOUSTIC EP is complete. In 2 decades of writing, this is my first time ever recording/performing without distortion. To say I was apprehensive is an understatement. But this was a journey that lead me to peace within myself for a specific reason. I will share that story soon. ----

— RUKUS (@mikeyrukus.bsky.social) January 18, 2025 at 11:37 AM

- Check out these updates to the RevPro Live in London card:

- ICYMI: Charlotte Flair is coming back.

- ICYMI: JBL Isn't Sure Of What Plans Are For WWE Raw On Netflix Appearance, Hopes To Work With Michael Cole

- The Fightful Awards take place on Sunday, January 19 at 6 PM ET at this link.

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- Check out our recent YouTube video about the New Japan Exodus of 2016 that led to Shinsuke Nakamura and AJ Styles arriving at WWE:

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