Mercedes Mone Confirms NJPW Sakura Genesis Appearance, Mentions AZM As Potential Opponent
Mercedes Mone comments on her future.
Mercedes is the reigning IWGP Women’s Champion, capturing the title from KAIRI at NJPW Battle in the Valley in her first NJPW bout. She’s already taken the title on red carpets, showing up with the belt at th “Star Wars: Mandalorian” premiere.
Appearing on TMZ Sports, Mone was asked what’s next for her as the champion.
“Besides taking it on carpets, autograph signings, all over the world, I’m going to see what little promotions I can pop up to. I know next on my plate is April 8 in Tokyo, Japan for Sakura Genesis. I have a girl named AZM calling me out, so I’ve been putting the offer on the table of who is next on the list, I want to see who is ready for Mercedes Mone because I turn down to nobody. I’m always here for the check, I’m always here for the bag. Whoever has the biggest bag is where I’m going to go,” she said.
A bout between AZM and Mercedes Mone has not been confirmed for the event.
AZM is the reigning STARDOM High Speed Champion.
AEW owner Tony Khan was asked about Mercedes’ status as a free agent at the AEW Revolution media scrum. Fans can find his comments by clicking here.
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