The electrifying atmosphere of AEW Dynamite crackled with anticipation as TBS Champion Mercedes Mone stepped into the spotlight for her inaugural appearance on the iconic stage, marking a triumphant return to the ring after a year-long hiatus due to a debilitating ankle injury suffered in May 2023. With the fervor of her recent victory at AEW Double or Nothing still reverberating through the wrestling world, Mone’s presence on Dynamite promised an unforgettable spectacle.
As the cameras rolled and the crowd roared, Mone basked in the glow of her championship celebration, the ring adorned with festive balloons—a symbolic testament to her hard-fought victory over Willow Nightingale. Delivering a heartfelt promo, Mone graciously acknowledged her opponent’s resilience while setting her sights on the promising horizon that lay ahead.
However, the jubilant atmosphere was swiftly shattered by an unexpected intrusion, as Skye Blue, her eyes burning with determination, appeared on the video screen, unleashing a chilling message of defiance. With calculated precision, Blue ambushed Mone from behind, launching a vicious assault that left the TBS Champion reeling. Seizing the opportunity to assert her dominance, Blue ruthlessly seized the TBS Title, asserting her presence with a brazen display of superiority.
Despite the ambush, Mone rose to the challenge with unwavering resolve, accepting Blue’s impromptu challenge for a championship showdown later in the evening. In a hard-fought battle that tested her mettle, Mone showcased her indomitable spirit, weathering Blue’s onslaught before delivering the decisive blow—the Mone Maker—securing a resounding victory and cementing her status as a formidable champion.
Yet, just as the dust began to settle, a new challenger emerged from the shadows, heralding a collision of titanic proportions. With unfamiliar music echoing through the arena, Stephanie Vaquer, adorned with the prestigious NJPW Strong Women’s Championship, made her presence known, casting a formidable silhouette against the backdrop of the squared circle. As Vaquer held aloft her coveted title, a tense standoff ensued, with Mone defiantly brandishing her own TBS Title in a potent display of defiance and determination.
While no official match was announced, the tantalizing prospect of a showdown between AEW’s Mone and CMLL’s Vaquer loomed large, fueling speculation of a potential clash at the forthcoming AEW-NJPW Forbidden Door PPV on June 30th. As the wrestling world braces for the seismic collision of two champions, the stage is set for a showdown of epic proportions—one that promises to redefine the boundaries of competition and elevate the sport to thrilling new heights.