Dustin Rhodes sat down with the Sports Guys Talk Wrestling podcast for a new interview where he discussed the arrival of Mercedes Mone.
The fellow former WWE star made her AEW debut last week on Dynamite. Rhodes said,
“There’s a big thing when we’re backstage and we know somebody is about to debut. We’re all there and we wanna watch this big debut, especially with a talent the caliber of Mercedes. Her music hit and it was deafening, the Boston crowd, they’re always like that, but that’s her home. She’s from Boston, she loves Boston and that crowd just blew the lid off of that place. It was great to see that, great to hear that. I’m happy for her. She came in because of our women’s division, because our women’s division has gotten so good. To have all of these dream matches that she could set up and have with all of our talent man, it’s just incredible. I can’t wait to watch her journey here, I’ve watched it from day one, have always been a big fan and I love her to death. She’s coming into AEW and is only gonna do big business for us and it’s truly a great time to be a wrestling fan.”
Dustin Rhodes Discusses Mercedes Mone’s Arrival in AEW
In a recent interview with the Sports Guys Talk Wrestling podcast, Dustin Rhodes shared his thoughts on the highly anticipated debut of Mercedes Mone in All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Rhodes, a fellow former WWE star, expressed his excitement for Mone’s arrival and praised her talent and the impact she will have on AEW’s women’s division.
Rhodes began by highlighting the anticipation backstage when a new talent is about to make their debut. He explained that everyone gathers to witness these moments, especially when it involves a performer as talented as Mercedes Mone. Rhodes described the atmosphere when Mone’s music hit during her debut on Dynamite, stating that the Boston crowd, being her hometown, was particularly electric. The reaction from the audience was deafening, and Rhodes expressed his joy in witnessing such a reception for Mone.
One of the main reasons Mone joined AEW was the strength of their women’s division. Rhodes emphasized how the division has improved significantly and now offers numerous dream matches for Mone to participate in. He expressed his eagerness to watch her journey unfold in AEW and mentioned that he has been a fan of hers since day one. Rhodes also conveyed his admiration for Mone, stating that he loves her to death.
Rhodes believes that Mone’s addition to AEW will bring significant success to the company. He expressed his confidence that she will contribute to the growth of AEW and create exciting opportunities for other talents in the women’s division. Rhodes concluded by stating that it is an incredible time to be a wrestling fan, especially with the arrival of talents like Mercedes Mone.
Mercedes Mone’s debut in AEW has been highly anticipated by fans and industry insiders alike. With her impressive skills and the support of established stars like Dustin Rhodes, it is clear that she has a bright future ahead of her in AEW’s women’s division. As the division continues to evolve and showcase its talent, Mone’s presence will undoubtedly add to the excitement and further solidify AEW as a prominent force in professional wrestling.