AEW is putting serious stock into The Beast Mortosand now we know exactly how it happened.
Just before AEW Grand Slam: Mexico went live from Arena Mexico, Tony Khan made a personal move to get Mortos in the spotlight. While fans were already talking thanks to his newly confirmed relationship with Mercedes Mon, it turns out the change wasnt just about hypeit was about necessity and timing.
According to Fightful Select, AEW had to pull both Cash Wheeler and Claudio Castagnoli from the event. That left a major hole in the main event, and Khan didnt leave it to chance.
Mortos, who hadnt wrestled in Arena Mexico in 14 years, was cleared by CMLL to step in, giving the veteran a huge opportunity in front of a red-hot crowd. Sources noted that CMLL was very accommodating in giving him another shot tonight after quite a while away.
AEW quickly pivoted, inserting Mortos into the main event alongside The Death Riders and The Young Bucks to face Will Ospreay, Swerve Strickland, Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, and Katsuyori Shibata. While the promotion didnt tie Mortos TV push to his viral personal life, the timing couldnt have created more attention.
That same week, TMZ confirmed Mortos is officially dating AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Mon. The couple drew speculation after Mortos posted a photo of the two together on Instagram with the caption: In your arms I find peace.
He paired the post with El amor de su vida by Grupo Firme and Grupo FronteraThe love of his lifefueling speculation until Mon herself confirmed the news. Its a real beauty and the beast situation, she told TMZ.
While AEW hasnt publicly linked his match placement to his personal life, one things clear: The Beast Mortos is back in a major way. With a real-life story that includes being a former vet tech, nurse, and soon-to-be lawyer, hes becoming one of the most intriguing names on the AEW roster.
And with Tony Khan stepping in personally to secure his appearance at Arena Mexico, its obvious AEW sees him as more than a temporary fill-in.
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