Tommy Dreamer was a big fan of Mercedes Mone’s AEW debut on last week’s “Big Business” themed episode of Dynamite.
Speaking on a recent edition of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, Dreamer discussed how AEW should utilize Mercedes as a “special attraction.”
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On the value of special attractions: “How many times did you see Hulk Hogan on Superstars? He would come out and cut a promo. That’s it, and then he’d leave. Then came the Attitude Era, where you had someone like Steve Austin –- you will see Steve Austin six or seven times on a show and the fans couldn’t get enough of him… Everybody talks about Roman Reigns, the streak, the record. We’re all still going to a sold-out show to see what? Roman Reigns. It has made him special. You don’t want to be the workhorse of that division, you want to be special.”
On Mone’s value to AEW: “She’s upping to be the face of that women’s division. I feel the main money will be with her and Toni Storm, but you can’t get there right away.”
Tommy Dreamer Praises Mercedes Mone’s AEW Debut as a “Special Attraction”
Last week’s “Big Business” themed episode of AEW Dynamite saw the debut of Mercedes Mone, and it seems that she has already made quite an impression. Tommy Dreamer, a former professional wrestler and current wrestling commentator, recently expressed his admiration for Mone’s debut on the “Busted Open Radio” podcast. Dreamer believes that AEW should utilize Mone as a “special attraction,” highlighting her potential value to the promotion.
Dreamer emphasized the importance of special attractions in professional wrestling. He drew comparisons to legendary wrestlers like Hulk Hogan and Steve Austin, who were able to captivate audiences with limited appearances. Dreamer pointed out that Hogan would often make brief appearances on shows, cutting promos and leaving, yet fans couldn’t get enough of him. Similarly, during the Attitude Era, Steve Austin would appear multiple times on a single show, and fans were always eager for more. Dreamer argued that these wrestlers became special attractions, and their limited appearances only heightened their appeal.
Dreamer sees the potential for Mercedes Mone to become a similar special attraction in AEW. He believes that she has the potential to become the face of the women’s division and generate significant interest and revenue for the promotion. Dreamer also mentioned Toni Storm as another wrestler who could contribute to the division’s success. However, he acknowledged that reaching that level of prominence would take time and careful planning.
Mone’s AEW debut has already garnered attention and sparked excitement among fans. Her unique style and impressive in-ring abilities have made her an instant favorite. With Dreamer’s endorsement as a special attraction, it is clear that AEW recognizes her potential to become a major draw for the promotion.
As AEW continues to build its women’s division, it will be interesting to see how they utilize Mercedes Mone. Will they follow Dreamer’s suggestion and position her as a special attraction, making her appearances rare and highly anticipated? Only time will tell. However, one thing is certain: Mercedes Mone has made a strong impression on both fans and industry insiders alike, and her future in AEW looks promising.