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When Mercedes Moné promised a “global revolution” in women’s wrestling, she meant it. The reigning AEW TBS Champion made a surprise appearance at the European Wrestling Association’s (EWA) Prater Catchen event in Vienna, Austria, on Friday. Not only did she arrive to a thunderous ovation, but she left with another championship, continuing her quest for world domination.
A Golden Opportunity in Vienna
In what was billed as the promotion’s biggest show of the year, Moné inserted herself into a triple-threat match against Mila Smidt and the defending EWA Women’s Champion, Lexa Valo. The unexpected arrival of “The CEO” electrified the Austrian crowd, who witnessed a history-making performance. In a stunning turn of events, Moné captured the EWA Women’s Championship, adding yet another prestigious title to her already impressive collection.
Following her victory, the newly-crowned champion took to social media, playfully dubbing herself “5 beltz Moné” and asking her legion of fans where the “Moné train” should head next. The win marks another significant milestone in her global takeover, as she now holds titles in AEW, RevPro, and the EWA.
A Night of Inspiration and Gratitude
While Moné’s victory was the headline-grabbing moment, the impact of her presence was deeply felt by her opponents. Both Mila Smidt and Lexa Valo took to social media to express their gratitude and admiration for the international superstar.
Mila Smidt, the inaugural EWA Women’s Champion, described the night as a “pleasure and honor,” calling Moné “not only a legend in the ring but also a true sweetheart backstage.” She expressed her hope to share the ring with her again, capping her post with the powerful statement, “WHAT A NIGHT FOR WOMENS WRESTLING.”
Lexa Valo echoed these sentiments, thanking Moné for her “hard work, dedication and kindness.” She spoke of Moné’s inspiring love for wrestling, stating, “It’s incredible to see someone who’s done it all to be that dedicated to help elevate others.”
The Road Ahead: A Collision Course with “Timeless” Toni Storm
With another championship secured, Moné’s focus now shifts back to All Elite Wrestling and her upcoming challenge for the AEW Women’s World Championship. She is scheduled to face the current champion, “Timeless” Toni Storm, at the highly anticipated AEW All In: Texas event.
Moné has been vocal about her respect for Storm, citing her as one of the primary reasons she came to AEW. However, she has also made her intentions clear: she is here to dethrone the champion and usher in a new era. As “The CEO” continues to collect gold from around the world, her momentum seems unstoppable. The question now is whether this global champion can add the most coveted prize in AEW’s women’s division to her ever-growing list of accolades.
