Mercedes Moné dismisses WWE counterprogramming, backs AEW as leader

Mercedes Moné, the reigning AEW TBS Champion, dismissed WWE’s counterprogramming as a cause for concern, saying she does not watch or care about what WWE is airing against AEW. Speaking ahead of AEW’s Forbidden Door event in London, where Moné is slated to defend her title in a four-way match, she framed the competition as part of a broader industry dynamic in which she believes AEW remains the clear leader in quality wrestling.

Moné emphasized a “more the merrier” mentality, insisting that AEW will continue to deliver the best wrestling regardless of WWE’s scheduling moves. “I don’t watch them. I don’t care about them,” she told TV Insider, adding her self-assured moniker, Eight Belts Moné. “If they want to put on wrestling shows while we have wrestling shows, I’m always going to be better. I’m always better.” She described herself as “The CEO” and asserted that AEW is “taking over,” urging fans who want the best product to watch AEW.

Her comments came as WWE announced a main roster premium live event on September 20 that will run opposite AEW’s All Out, intensifying the ongoing cross-promotional timing battle that has characterized much of 2025. The clashes extend beyond All...