Mercedes Mone is living proof that betting on yourself can pay off in a major way. The former WWE Womens Tag Team Champion walked out of the company in May 2022 with Naomi, and now, more than two years later, shes reflecting on that choice with no regretsand plenty to show for it.
In the latest issue of Mone Mag, the current AEW TBS Champion and global wrestling force opened up about leaving WWE behind, embracing her identity outside the company, and becoming the highest-paid woman in the business. Mone made her AEW debut in March 2024 and has since stacked up gold in AEW, NJPW, and RevPro.
Mercedes credited one pivotal momentpresumably her walkout in May 2022as the spark that lit the fire for her transformation. Since then, shes gained a new level of clarity, power, and success.
For those wondering what truly drove her, Mone dropped a piece of wisdom that clearly guided her actions:
She also didnt hold back when addressing a message once passed to her by someone in WWE management.
With her sights set on Toni Storm and the AEW Womens World Title at All In, Mercedes Mone isnt slowing down anytime soon.
Mones story is still being writtenbut one things clear: shes the author of her own future now. Do you think Mercedes made the right call leaving WWE for AEW? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
