Some interviews with Mercedes heading into the PPV.
"Yeah, I'm an auntie," Moné told The Takedown on SI. "I'm excited. I was so excited for the news, and she told me you're going to be an auntie, I was like, 'Oh my God, I cannot wait to see a little baby Trinity.' And I really hope it's a girl. But I just honestly hope it's so healthy, and she has a healthy pregnancy."
'The Mandalorian' star also opens up about the demands of a women's pro wrestler and reveals her dream acting role.
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What is it like in AEW right now? There is online chatter about how much power Mercedes has in terms of creative. What is your mind set when it comes to what we see on television from you and how you work with others?
I work with whoever Tony wants me to work with. That’s why I’m “The CEO.” That’s why I came here because I watched the women, and said, “This is the place for me to be because there is so much passion and drive.” We legit have the greatest women’s division in all of professional wrestling. The best from
Toni Storm, Athena, Kris Statlander, Willow, and I can go on and on and on. I really feel like the last year-and-a-half there has been such a shift in the energy with what we bring to AEW television. We’re getting more time, more matches and more in-depth storylines. It has been such great growth. Being a part of it has been so amazing for myself and my career.
You have this big match on Sunday that really feels like an international showcase including Alex Windsor, who recently joined AEW. What are your thoughts on this Forbidden Door match?
It is going to be a crazy match because you have women from all these different countries and all different styles. I’ve been doing this for 15 years and have traveled all over the world. I’ve trained with the very best from all the countries these girls are from. I’m really excited to tangle with them, and most of all, show them what I can bring to the table.
You and The Beast Mortos went public with your relationship over the summer. How important is it to have a partner on the road who understands what you go through on a weekly basis? What makes him the one for you?
First of all, that mask he has is really, really hot. Two, he is a lawyer so I can sue you at any time I want. Three, it’s awesome to have someone that understands what you do. Wrestling is extremely, extremely hard, and nobody gets it but wrestlers. Just to have someone who loves it and understands it as much as I do, it’s the best feeling to have a partner like that.
We just heard your good friend Trinity (Naomi) announce she is having a baby at the top of her game right now. This comes at a time where we’re seeing women’s wrestlers come back and thrive. How do you feel about her news this week and the shift in the business where ladies are able to juggle motherhood and career?
I’m so excited for her because I get to be an auntie. I love Trinity to death. I wouldn’t be here without her. She helped me so much when I started my career. Just to see her next chapter and this journey for her is just incredible. Especially to see her ride up and what she brought to the table. She is so undeniable and talented. Everything is so perfect. For me right now, seeing women have the opportunity to be mothers and still have their jobs and still get paid and then come back better than ever and kick ass. It’s really inspiring for a lot of women I feel like.