Mercedes Mone Archives

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Mercedes Mone Says She’s A Free Agent, Can Work Anywhere

David Esposito - February 20, 2023

During a recent interview with TV Insider, IWGP Women's Champion Mercedes Mone revealed that she's a free agent and can work wherever she likes....

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NJPW News – KENTA On CM Punk’s Attendance At Battle In The Valley, Mercedes Mone/Sami Zayn

Saptarshi Sinha - February 19, 2023

Two-time AEW World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk was in attendance at NJPW Battle In The Valley in San Jose, California on Saturday night. The event...

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Mercedes Mone Reveals Which STARDOM Women She Wants To Face

Ryan Clark - February 19, 2023

During an appearance on the "Under the Ring" podcast prior to Saturday night's NJPW Battle in the Valley pay-per-view event, Mercedes Mone commented on...

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Mercedes Mone Was Asked About Possible WWE Return

Andrew Ravens - February 19, 2023

Due to creative differences, Mercedes Mone walked out of WWE alongside Naomi last May and they went on hiatus. Mone was able to negotiate...

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NJPW Battle In The Valley News – Kazuchika Okada Retains IWGP World Heavyweight Championship

Tathya Sachdev - February 19, 2023

Kazuchika Okada has successfully defended his IWGP World Heavyweight Championship title, triumphing over Hiroshi Tanahashi in the main event of NJPW Battle in the...

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NJPW Battle In The Valley News – Mercedes Moné Wins IWGP Women’s Championship

Thomas Lowson - February 19, 2023

Mercedes Moné has wasted no time establishing herself in New Japan Pro Wrestling and is the promotion's new IWGP Women's Champion. Moné debuted for New...

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Mercedes Monè On Wrestling For STARDOM, Passion For Wrestling, More

Saptarshi Sinha - February 18, 2023

Mercedes Monè (formerly WWE's Sasha Banks) will battle KAIRI for the IWGP Women’s Championship at tonight’s NJPW ‘Battle In The Valley’ event in San...

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Mercedes Monè Documents Her Return At NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17

Saptarshi Sinha - February 17, 2023

Mercedes Monè will challenge KAIRI for the IWGP Women's Championship at tonight's NJPW 'Battle In The Valley' event in San Jose, CA. Monè has released...

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Mercedes Mone Says She’ll Be Wrestling In Tokyo In April

Ryan Clark - February 17, 2023

Speaking on a recent episode of the "Under the Ring" podcast, Mercedes Mone (Sasha Banks) commented on what she loves about Japanese wrestling, as...

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Mercedes Mone Added To WrestleCon 2023, Barry Horowitz Appears On Impact Wrestling

Ryan Clark - February 17, 2023

Mercedes Mone (Sasha Banks) is the latest name to be added to WrestleCon 2023 in Los Angeles, CA during WrestleMania 39 weekend. The official...

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KUSHIDA Praises Mercedes Mone, Talks Launch Of NJPW Academy

David Esposito - February 15, 2023

KUSHIDA was interviewed recently by NJPW1972.com and he discussed the promotion's training academy, and what a model Mercedes Mone is to follow. Mone will...

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Mercedes Moné Drops Emotional Promo Video Ahead Of NJPW Battle In The Valley

Saptarshi Sinha - February 15, 2023

Mercedes Moné (formerly Sasha Banks) has released an emotional promo ahead of her New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) in-ring debut this Saturday, February 18. In...

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The Updated Lineup For NJPW Battle In The Valley

Tathya Sachdev - February 12, 2023

New Japan Pro Wrestling's "Battle in the Valley" pay-per-view event is set to emanate from the San Jose Civic in San Jose, California. The pay-per-view...

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NJPW News – Fred Rosser On Mercedes Mone’s NJPW Debut, IMPACT x NJPW Multiverse

Saptarshi Sinha - February 11, 2023

Fred Rosser recently spoke with NJPW about STRONG LIVE and STRONG On Demand replacing the current taping system. 2023 is a big year for...

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Various News: Mercedes Mone, WWE 2K23, Roxanne Perez, More

Tathya Sachdev - February 10, 2023

Emerald City Comic Con has announced that they will feature appearances by Mercedes Moné (Sasha Banks) and Trinity Fatu (Naomi), as you can see...

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Mercedes Moné Is Not Making More Money Than Chris Jericho In NJPW

Joe Puccio - February 10, 2023

Reports that Mercedes Moné's contract with New Japan Pro Wrestling was more lucrative than that of the one Chris Jericho had previously signed are...

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Naomi & Mercedes Mone Set To Appear At Emerald City Comic Con

David Esposito - February 9, 2023

Mercedes Mone (formerly Sasha Banks) and Trinity Fatu (formerly Naomi) have been announced for the Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle, WA for March...

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Dax Harwood Names Two Stars Who Changed The “Perception” Of WWE NXT

Thomas Lowson - February 7, 2023

AEW's Dax Harwood has lavished praise on Mercedes Moné and Bayley, claiming that their feud in 2015 helped change the perception of WWE NXT. That...

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Jeff Cobb Comments On Speaking To WWE Before The Pandemic

David Esposito - February 1, 2023

Jeff Cobb was a recent guest of The Ten Count with Steve Fall podcast, and he spoke about almost signing with WWE in 2020....

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Mia Yim Comments On Being Paired With The OC, Dream Match vs. Mercedes Mone

David Esposito - February 1, 2023

Mia Yim has been on her own a bit more in recent weeks, with her alliance with The OC seemingly on pause for now....

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Mia Yim On Her Alliance With The OC, Mercedes Moné, More

Tathya Sachdev - February 1, 2023

In a recent chat with Nick Hausman, RAW Superstar Mia Yim (aka Michin) touched on a variety of topics, including her recent return to...

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Ex-WWE Writer Says Vince McMahon Wasn’t On Board With Four-Horsewomen Match

Thomas Lowson - January 30, 2023

A match between WWE's four horsewomen is now an impossibility, but according to one ex-WWE writer, this match was always a long shot. In WWE,...

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Mercedes Mone Calls NJPW Persona An “Evolution” Of Sasha Banks

Thomas Lowson - January 30, 2023

Mercedes Moné is excited to show what she can do in New Japan Pro Wrestling, and has called her current persona an "evolution" from...

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Peacock Hypes Saturday’s WWE Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View Event

Andrew Ravens - January 27, 2023

WWE will present this year's Royal Rumble pay-per-view event on Saturday night, airing on Peacock in the United States and on the WWE Network...

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Mercedes Mone Opens Up On NJPW Debut, WWE Exit, More

Tathya Sachdev - January 27, 2023

In an exclusive interview with New Japan Pro Wrestling, Mercedes Mone (Sasha Banks in WWE) spoke at length about a variety of topics, including...

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Mickie James Wants To Wrestle Mercedes Mone In Impact Wrestling

Saptarshi Sinha - January 25, 2023

Mercedes Mone made her NJPW debut earlier this month by attacking KAIRI at Wrestle Kingdom 17. Mone will now face KAIRI for the IWGP...

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Kairi Comments On Mercedes Moné Ahead Of Battle In The Valley

Joe Puccio - January 24, 2023

In one of the most anticipated matches on the card, Mercedes Moné challenges Kairi for the IWGP Women's Championship at next month's Battle in...

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Various News – Mercedes Mone Trains With KUSHIDA & Fred Rosser, WOW Lineup, Sheamus

Saptarshi Sinha - January 21, 2023

KUSHIDA has revealed via Instagram that he and Fred Rosser recently trained with Mercedes Mone. He wrote: “The day before the seminar, Sasha-san suddenly sent...

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Mercedes Mone Declares Her Plans To Take The IWGP Women’s Title ‘Everywhere’

Saptarshi Sinha - January 19, 2023

Mercedes Moné will challenge KAIRI for the IWGP Women’s Championship at the upcoming NJPW Battle In The Valley pay-per-view event on February 18th. While speaking...

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Booker T On Why AEW Shouldn’t Feel Bad Over Fans Expecting Mercedes Mone’s Debut

Saptarshi Sinha - January 17, 2023

Mercedes Moné made her New Japan Pro Wrestling debut at the Wrestle Kingdom 17 pay-per-view event earlier this month. The former WWE Superstar was...

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Saraya Congratulated Mercedes Moné Via Text Message Following Her NJPW Debut

Saptarshi Sinha - January 16, 2023

Mercedes Moné (formerly Sasha Banks) made her NJPW debut earlier this month by challenging KAIRI for the IWGP Women's Championship at Wrestle Kingdom 17. Despite...

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Mickie James On Being Impact Wrestling Knockouts Champion

Joe Puccio - January 16, 2023

Newly crowned Impact Knockouts Champion Mickie James was a recent guest on Busted Open Radio, where the veteran competitor discussed her lengthy career. Responding to...

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Mercedes Mone Files To Trademark Her New Nickname

Andrew Ravens - January 16, 2023

On January 11, Mercedes Mone filed for ‘The CEO’ with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). She started using this new nickname...

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Dax Harwood: Mercedes Moné Stood Up For What She Believed In

Thomas Lowson - January 14, 2023

Mercedes Moné was feeling "all of the emotions" ahead of her debut for NJPW at last week's Wrestle Kingdom 17 pay-per-view event. At the show,...

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Mercedes Monè Lands New Film Role – Details

Joe Puccio - January 13, 2023

Deadline reported on Friday that Mercedes Monè has landed another acting role. Previously seen on Disney+'s The Mandalorian, Monè - real name Mercedes Varnado -...