It is indeed ‘Boss Time’ at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 as Sasha Banks has made her debut for the promotion.
In the second match of the main card, IWGP Women’s Champion KAIRI retained her title against Tam Nakano.
Post-match, Banks, now going by the name Mercedes Mone, appeared and posed in the ring, before challenging KAIRI to a Women’s Championship match.
IT’S MERCEDES MONÉ!@mercedesvarnado is in the Tokyo Dome!!!#wk17 #njpw pic.twitter.com/PD54lqLr1L
— njpwworld (@njpwworld) January 4, 2023
Mone would attack KAIRI and vow to leave the IWGP Women’s Champion bankrupt when they face off for the title.
"In San Jose, I'm gonna leave you bankrupt, bitch. You can bank on that"
Mercedes Mone vs. Kairi Sane is set for February 18 pic.twitter.com/oSTYxzeYqw
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) January 4, 2023
The match between KAIRI and Mone has been set for NJPW Battle in the Valley on February 18 in San Jose, California.
Mone’s arrival was later shared via tweet by the NJPW Global account.
Mercedes Moné is here!
Welcome to #njpw, @mercedesvarnado!#njwk17 pic.twitter.com/MCuWSs99y4
— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) January 4, 2023
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