Mercedes Mon is opening up again about the line between her wrestling persona and real life and this time, shes calling out creepy fans fetishizing her. While speaking to Nick Cannon on the February 16, 2026 episode of We Playin Spades, the AEW TBS Champion addressed whether men fetishize her because of her on-screen persona. The question came up in the context of how difficult it is for fans to separate the character from the real Mercedes Varnado. When asked point-blank if men fetishize her, Mon didnt hesitate. When asked if people assume shes always the bold, dominant character from television, she confirmed that the confusion happens constantly. She made it clear that when shes at home, she just wants quiet time with her dogs and peace. Her comments line up with what she said back in March 2025 about wrestling feeling like a 24/7 fantasy world. At the time, she explained that fans often dont understand that what they see weekly on TV is still a role. Mon made it clear that she actually likes that separation because it protects her private life. But social media and constant exposure make it harder, especially when fans treat her like the character all the time. Now shes calling it out directly. For her, its simple shell perform the role on TV, but off camera, she wants space and respect. Do you think fans sometimes blur the line too much between a wrestling character and the real person? Let us know your thoughts below. Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication. G Add as a preferred source on Google
