Mercedes Moné Loses STRONG Women’s Title at Resurgence

At NJPW Resurgence 2025, Mercedes Moné lost the NJPW STRONG Women's Championship in a triple threat match against AZM and Mina Shirakawa, with AZM pinning Shirakawa to end Moné's 313-day reign. Moné, who was not pinned, claimed a referee error contributed to her loss, while the match received widespread acclaim from fans and industry observers. AZM's victory was celebrated as a major milestone, positioning her as a rising star in Japanese wrestling. Despite the loss, Moné continues to hold the AEW TBS and RevPro Undisputed British Women's Championships and is scheduled to face Jamie Hayter in the Owen Hart Cup finals for a chance at the AEW Women's World Championship. The outcome has fueled speculation about future storylines involving Moné, Shirakawa, and AZM. The title change reinforces the growing prestige of the NJPW STRONG Women's Championship and its role in spotlighting emerging talent.