Mercedes Mone Claims Recent Match Set New AEW Record
Mercedes Mone is proud of a recent match she had while also noting that it set a unique record for AEW.
At the AEW Full Gear PPV, Mercedes Mone retained the TBS Championship over Kris Statlander in a match that featured a big reaction from the fans in the arena, and it was critically acclaimed.
Legendary AEW announcer Jim Ross was among the people in pro wrestling who loved the match. Ross called it Mercedes Mone’s best AEW match since she started with the company this past March.
While writing in her Mone Mag newsletter, Mercedes wrote about her match with Statlander and was obviously very happy about it.
“Wow! What an incredible night at AEW Full Gear! I’m still buzzing from the electrifying atmosphere and the unforgettable matches that unfolded, but there’s one moment that has etched itself into my heart and mind—the jaw-dropping showdown between me and Kris Statlander.
It might just be my second favorite match of my entire career! Kris Statlander truly impressed me. She embodies strength and determination, and I was blown away by her willpower.
She brought everything she had to the ring, pulling out all the stops trying to take me down. Her tenacity was something to behold, and it’s clear that she’s a force to be reckoned with in the AEW women’s division.
While I’ve always said that Willow Nightingale is the heart and soul of our division, Kris is undeniably its strength. She pushed me to my limits in a way that made me appreciate her talent even more.
The energy in the arena was electric as the bell rang, and I could feel the anticipation build with every second. When the announcement came through, ‘And still…’ with over 10,000 fans on their feet chanting “AEW” it was pure magic. That moment felt like a culmination of everything I’ve worked for, and the roar of the crowd was a symphony of support that I’ll never forget.”
Mercedes Mone & Kris Statlander Set New Women’s Wrestling Record In AEW
As she continued, Mercedes Mone revealed that the match with Kris Statlander at Full Gear was the longest women’s match in AEW history. The match clocked in under the 20-minute mark at 19:25. Most AEW women’s matches on TV are kept under 10 minutes, but PPV matches usually get more time.
“Our match set a new record as the longest women’s match in AEW history, and it was an honor to be part of such a monumental moment. As we went toe-to-toe, the intensity only grew, and I knew we were creating something special in that ring. There’s a certain camaraderie that develops when you share the canvas with someone who brings out the best in you, and I felt that with Kris.”
“I can’t help but be excited at the thought of wrestling Kris again in the future. I know we’ll create even more magic together, and I can’t wait to see what we’ll bring to the ring next time. Thank you to the fans for your unwavering support and for making nights like these truly unforgettable.”
On AEW Dynamite in Indiana, Mercedes Mone confronted Anna Jay after Jay won a match over Penelope Ford. Mone got in the ring to say she liked Jay’s confidence. Mone told Jay to come back in ten years when she’s actually done something. Jay said something like this, and Jay slapped Mone in the face. Mone teased fighting, but then Mone checked her watch and backed out of the ring. The fans booed.
It was also announced that Mercedes Mone will defend the TBS Title against Anna Jay in two weeks on the Holiday Bash edition of Dynamite on December 18th.