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AEW’s brightest luminaries now include TBS Champion Mercedes Moné, who has garnered wide attention and praise, particularly from AEW World Heavyweight Champion Swerve Strickland. Strickland recently expressed his admiration for Moné and her capabilities in the professional wrestling arena.
After securing the title of AEW World Heavyweight Champion at the Dynasty event, Swerve Strickland has been actively promoting AEW. His latest commentary came during an appearance on the Bootleg Kev podcast. Strickland expressed his confidence in Moné, highlighting her star power as being sufficient to headline a wrestling pay-per-view event.
“Having a Women’s match highly featured in a show—being one of the triple main events at Double or Nothing—is gratifying. I’d truly like to see them—especially Mercedes [Moné]—headline a pay-per-view in the future. I believe she has the star power for it, and we trust she can carry that role. It’s fantastic to see the bar being raised. When you’re a champion, you can’t be complacent; you’ve got to elevate the standard and aim to meet it,” Swerve Strickland articulated.
How Each Past AEW Champion Has Raised the Bar According to Swerve Strickland
Strickland continued in the interview by reflecting on previous AEW champions and how they contributed to the progression of the promotion. He noted Moné’s similar impact within the women’s division.
“Champions shape their legacy in distinct ways. AEW’s former World Champions, people like Kenny Omega and our three-time champion, Moxley, they’ve established lofty standards through passion and dedication. Then there is MJF, our youngest champion, who set a different benchmark during his tenure and his influential TV appearances. It’s my turn now to find a method to impose a new standard, and media engagement is one path I’m utilizing to leave my mark and signal a new chapter in AEW.
“There’s a slew of eager talent waiting to make their mark, and I believe Mercedes is doing something extraordinary. With her star quality, and now that she’s champion, it’s about elevating performances in the ring—’You are all incredibly talented, but let’s push even higher.’ It’s not merely about competing with Mercedes, but about aspiring to reach that elevated standard,” discussed Swerve Strickland.
Do you share Swerve Strickland’s viewpoint?
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is Mercedes Moné?
Mercedes Moné is a professional wrestler and the current TBS Champion in AEW.
- What did Swerve Strickland say about Mercedes Moné?
Swerve Strickland, the AEW World Heavyweight Champion, stated that he believes Mercedes Moné has the star power to headline a wrestling pay-per-view event and is setting a new bar in the women’s division.
- Where can I watch Swerve Strickland’s remarks about Mercedes Moné?
You can watch Swerve Strickland’s interview where he discusses Mercedes Moné on the Bootleg Kev podcast, available on YouTube.