Mercedes Moné defends AEW title and pays tribute to Naomi

AEW wrestler Mercedes Moné recently defended her Women’s World Championship at AEW Grand Slam France in Paris against Queen Aminata. Following the match, Moné was ambushed by Thekla. During the event, Moné also provided an update regarding a nose injury, stating it is healing well.

At an after-party following the event, Moné played the entrance music of former teammate Naomi, paying tribute to the WWE star. The two previously held the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships together.

Additionally, Zayda Steel reflected on the emotional significance of her recent match against Moné. Steel described Moné as a ‘comfort wrestler’ and noted the difficulty of containing her emotions during her entrance, marking a significant milestone in her first year with AEW.