Willow Nightingale beat Julia Hart for the TBS Title at AEW Dynasty, setting the stage for her defense against Mercedes Mone at Double Or Nothing.
Mone hasn’t wrestled due to an injury that needed to be surgically repaired last year. At the AEW Dynasty post-show media scrum on Sunday night, Tony Khan was asked whether Mone will be ready in time for the match. He said,
“She’ll be cleared at Double or Nothing for the singles match. That was a big part of this, knowing that it’s been a major road for her to return from the injury. Big Business, we did a great crowd in Boston. It was a great crowd last year in Boston. We drew even more fans this year for Big Business and really stepped up. I think her presence was a huge part of that and it was great to have that moment but also start building up some real excitement around the championship, some real excitement around AEW. To have a top free agent arrive on the big stage like that on Dynamite in the TD Garden in Mercedes’ hometown, got a great reaction and I think it’s built a lot of excitement. Now we know Mercedes is going to challenge for the TBS title. Like Willow said, she’s going to be an active champion. We do know Mercedes has been out about a year. When she wrestles at Double or Nothing, it will be a full year since she last wrestled, and against Willow. She blames Willow for causing this injury and really they’ve been butting heads since Mercedes arrived. There are a lot of variables here. We’ve seen backstage attacks, assailants and Willow has said she’s going to be a fighting champion so there could be more matches before. But we know Mercedes will be cleared for later in May, just a little over a month from now, Double or Nothing. I’m really for it. For Mercedes to come here, she’s one of the most decorated champions in wrestling.”
Willow Nightingale emerged victorious in a thrilling match against Julia Hart at AEW Dynasty, capturing the TBS Title. This win sets the stage for Nightingale’s upcoming defense against Mercedes Mone at Double Or Nothing.
Mone, who has been sidelined due to a surgically repaired injury last year, has been eagerly awaited by fans for her return to the ring. During the AEW Dynasty post-show media scrum, Tony Khan, the president of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), was asked about Mone’s readiness for the upcoming match. Khan confirmed that Mone will be cleared in time for the singles match at Double or Nothing.
Khan expressed his excitement about Mone’s return, acknowledging the challenges she has faced on her road to recovery. He also highlighted the positive impact Mone’s presence had on the recent AEW Dynasty event in Boston, where she received a warm reception from the hometown crowd.
The AEW president emphasized the significance of Mone’s arrival as a top free agent and how it has generated excitement around the TBS Championship and AEW as a whole. Khan mentioned that Mone’s match against Nightingale will mark a full year since her last wrestling appearance and will serve as a culmination of their ongoing rivalry. According to Khan, Willow blames Mone for her injury, and tensions have been escalating between the two competitors since Mone’s arrival.
Khan hinted at the possibility of additional matches before Double or Nothing, as Nightingale has vowed to be an active champion. He alluded to backstage attacks and other variables that could further intensify their feud. However, he assured fans that Mone will be cleared to compete in May, just over a month away from the highly anticipated pay-per-view event.
The AEW president also praised Mone’s accomplishments in wrestling, describing her as one of the most decorated champions in the industry. Her presence in AEW is expected to add further prestige and excitement to the promotion.
As fans eagerly await the clash between Willow Nightingale and Mercedes Mone at Double Or Nothing, the anticipation continues to build. With both competitors determined to prove their superiority, this match promises to be a highlight of the event and a testament to the athleticism and skill displayed in AEW.