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Mercedes Moné Opens Up About the Star That Lured Her to AEW
Mercedes Moné says AEW Women's World Champion Toni Storm is one of the reasons she came to AEW.
At AEW Double or Nothing, Mercedes Moné defeated Jamie Hayter in the Owen Hart Cup tournament finals. This win not only put her name on the list of Owen Hart Cup winners but also earned her a shot at Toni Storm's AEW Women's World Title at All In: Texas.
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On the AEW Double or Nothing Post Show post-show press conference, Mercedes Moné addressed her upcoming match with Toni Storm. She credited Storm as a key influence in her decision to come to AEW. Moné also expressed admiration for Storm's skills and status as champion.
'She might be timeless, but I'm legendary. I'm iconic and my legacy can never be undone. I mean, I've been looking forward to facing Toni Storm for a very long time. I've been watching her for years, all the way since STARDOM. She is timeless for a reason. She holds the AEW Women's Championship for a reason. But I'm four belts Moné, I am the CEO of not only AEW, RevPro, New Japan. Soon we'll be going to Mexico.'
'But, I am a global champion for a reason and I want all the gold and Toni, be prepared for your greatest match of your life. She's legit one of the reasons why I came to AEW. She put AEW on storm for me. I couldn't stop watching every single week because of her. But I'm ready to dethrone the 'Timeless' one and we're gonna go onto the revolution of Mercedes Moné.' [H/T: Fightful]
Toni Storm's bold response to defending her title against Mercedes Moné at AEW: All In Texas
At AEW Double or Nothing, Women's World Champion Toni Storm successfully defended her title against Mina Shirakawa. While her upcoming challenger, Mercedes Moné, has expressed respect for Storm, the champion responded with a mix of humor and sarcasm regarding Moné's title shot.
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Storm said, 'Ah yes, Miss Money. Haven't met her yet. Questions, anyone? I have questions; is it okay to smoke tobacco in here? Is it okay to smoke cannabis in here? Name a drug. Name a drug. What can we do? Something — if I want to get really messed up, what am I taking? [Someone says 'meth.] Luther, get me the meth. Luther, they said it was okay. Get me the meth.' Storm admitted she's excited for the match, 'I've been orgasming ever since. Looking very much forward to meeting Miss Mone — Money.' [H/T: 411Mania]
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