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Newsweek
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Tony Khan Shuts Down 'Ridiculous' Mercedes Mone Rumors
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. AEW President Tony Khan has firmly denied recent rumors suggesting that Mercedes Moné has creative control in the company. During the official media call for this weekend's All In: Texas pay-per-view, Khan also addressed the status of former AEW Women's World Champion Dr. Britt Baker. The speculation surrounding Moné's creative influence began after the undefeated TBS Champion started collecting other titles, including the CMLL Women's World Championship. Her on-screen "CEO" persona, in which she claims to be calling the shots, further fueled these rumors among some fans. Khan Shoots Down "Ridiculous" Rumors When asked directly about the rumors during the media call, Tony Khan called the notion that Moné has creative control "ridiculous" and "definitely not true at all." He made it clear that he is the sole authority on creative decisions in AEW. "I'm the only person with creative control over the show," Khan stated emphatically (H/T to Fightful). "At the end of the day, I'm responsible for what you see... I've had the final say since day one of AEW. I've had the final creative control since the beginning of the company." Khan praised Moné as an "incredible talent" and a "great addition to AEW," but explained that her strong booking is a reflection of her star power, not a contractual clause. SAN JOSE, CA - Oct. 16: AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Moné has her arms raised after defeating Queen Aminata on AEW Dynamite SAN JOSE, CA - Oct. 16: AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Moné has her arms raised after defeating Queen Aminata on AEW Dynamite Ricky Havlik/AEW More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation The History Of Creative Control The concept of "creative control" is a sensitive topic in professional wrestling. During the Monday Night Wars of the 1990s, top stars in WCW like Hulk Hogan and Bret Hart were famously granted creative control clauses in their contracts. This often led to backstage political turmoil and booking decisions that benefited the individual star over the company, a situation that many historians believe contributed to WCW's eventual downfall. This history is why a wrestling promoter like Tony Khan would be so quick and firm in shutting down any suggestion that a wrestler has that level of power in his company. Khan Addresses Britt Baker's Status Elsewhere on the call, Khan also denied recent reports that Dr. Britt Baker was seeking her release from the company. It had been reported that Baker was unhappy with her position and wanted to break her AEW contract. Khan shut down this speculation, indicating that Baker, whose deal runs until late 2026, would be remaining with the promotion. Khan concluded by emphasizing that AEW's success is a "team effort" between the wrestlers, staff, and fans. He stated that the "idea that anybody in AEW has a creative control card and that's why anybody would get a push here... that's not how it works." More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Mercedes Moné? Here's everything you need to know about the CMLL Women's World Champion
Mercedes Moné (Image via Getty Images) Pro wrestling is a strange business and different people find their places using different ways. While World Wrestling Entertainment ( WWE ) continues to remain the pinnacle of the pro wrestling world, entities like AEW and TNA can equally be credited for grooming young wrestlers. Mercedes Varnado, aka Mercedes Moné, is one such wrestler who continues to take giant strides in pro wrestling. The 33-year-old pro-wrestler also appears in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and its sister promotion World Wonder Ring Stardom. Mercedes Moné creates history The female pro-wrestling superstar left the WWE in 2022, and since then, she has refused to look back. After she departed from the WWE three years back, Moné has continued to work hard and has taken her success to new heights. Moné recently defeated Zeuxis to win the CMLL Women's World Championship in a special show presented by All Elite Wrestling. Mercedes Varnado is now the only female wrestler to emerge victorious in five different wrestling promotions at the same time. Varnado, aka Moné, is also officially the first woman in history to have competed at Madison Square Garden, Tokyo Dome, Wembley Stadium, and Arena Mexico. Moné is holding six title belts with the likes of TBS, Undisputed Rev Pro, Owen Hart, and the EWA Titles. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Forget Furosemide, Use This Household Item To Help Drain Edema Fluid WellnessGuide Learn more Undo Moné has walked out of Mexico with yet another belt around her waist, and she is well on her way to cementing her legacy as one of the biggest female superstars of all time. What was Mercedes Varnado's role in WWE? Born on January 26, 1992, Mercedes Varnado is also a professional actress apart from being a pro wrestler. The female pro wrestler started her career in 2010 and like all the big superstars in the industry, she started to perform in the independent circuit. The WWE signed her under the name of Sasha Banks and she continued to perform in the developmental territory NXT. Varnado later went on to win the NXT Women's Championship. Also read: Mercedes Mone pays homage to her lifelong hero Eddie Guerrero on AEW Dynamite Varnado, aka Banks, was later promoted to WWE's main roster, and she cemented her place in the locker room by winning the WWE Raw Women's Championship five times. The year of 2016 was a pathbreaking one for Banks as she, along with Charlotte Flair, became the first woman to compete in a Hell in a Cell match. Varnado is considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. Though she has had her fair share of critics, she continues to prove them wrong. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
