Mercedes Mone reflects on wrestling Momo Watanabe at AEW Revolution.
Mercedes Mone recently defended her AEW TBS Title against Momo Watanabe at AEW Revolution on March 9. She defeated Watanabe in her 16th AEW match and victory. She recently reflected on the match in a lengthy passage of her Mone Mag.
Mercedes praised the match, Wantanabe's hard-hitting nature, and her feeling like she was racing the clock as she prepared for it.
Let me tell you, there’s nothing quite like the rush of anticipation on pay-per-view day. I love to main event, but if I’m not at the top, I prefer to kick things off early on the card. The energy from the crowd is just unbeatable!
As the day unfolded, I found myself anxious. I was itching to get into the zone, but when I found out I was second on the card, I felt that familiar rush of adrenaline. Nothing worse than feeling like you’re racing against the clock! PPV days can be chaotic, and I wanted to make sure I had time to plan my match, get my makeup done, stretch out, and even see the trainers for some ankle tape—because, let’s face it, I always want to be at my best!
The West Coast clock seems to fly! I was still in the makeup chair just ten minutes before my match, which meant no time to stretch or check in with the trainers. My anxiety spiked as I dashed back to my locker room, snatched my glasses and jacket, and was told the first match had ended five minutes early. I thought, “Damn! No time to warm up; I just gotta go!”
It was a hard-hitting affair when I finally stepped into the ring with Momo. I felt every kick she threw at me. As the CEO of women’s wrestling, it was a surreal moment to take one of my own signature moves from her on the apron! Talk about a jolt! I genuinely wondered if that’s how others feel when they take my knees!
But let me tell you, nothing prepared me for that kick that landed right on my jaw and throat. I instantly grabbed my face, praying nothing was broken. Panic set in for a moment—I could barely speak or swallow—but I knew we were nearing the finish line.
In the end, I walked away, still holding my title as 4beltz Moné, and I couldn’t have asked for a better opponent than Momo. We both poured our hearts into that match, and it was an incredible experience. This is what it means to be part of this amazing journey in women’s wrestling.
She has gone on to also defeat Billie Starkz to retain her TBS Championship as well.
That victory put her in the crossfires of Athena. Fans can read their social media interactions here.
