Mercedes Moné Wins Match at Wrestle Dynasty

At the Wrestle Dynasty event in Tokyo, AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Mone triumphed over Mina Shirakawa, securing the RevPro British Women’s Championship while retaining her NJPW Strong Women’s Championship. However, Mone revealed in her Mone Mag newsletter that she experienced a panic attack leading up to the match, stemming from the immense pressure of competing at the iconic venue. Despite her lifelong dream of wrestling at the Tokyo Dome, she felt paralyzed by the fear of disappointing promoters, fans, and fellow female wrestlers. Mone expressed a heartfelt desire to elevate women’s wrestling and ensure that female athletes receive the recognition they deserve. After her victory, she set her sights on a new goal: headlining an event at the Tokyo Dome. Her candid reflections highlight the emotional challenges athletes face even amidst success.