Mercedes Mone, fka Sasha Banks, has quietly been on the AEW payroll despite not making an appearance yet. On the February 7 edition of AEW Dynamite, Tony Khan confirmed that Boston’s TD Garden will host a special episode of the flagship show on March 13, where Mone is expected to debut.
Earlier, reports suggested that WWE was in discussions with Mone at the end of December, but negotiations ended without an agreement due to financial hurdles, similar to past talks with AEW. Nonetheless, it seems AEW managed to seal the deal, with sources indicating that an agreement was reached around the same time after WWE’s failed negotiations.
Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select’s paywall reported that an agreement eventually emerged between AEW and Mercedes Mone. WWE’s acknowledgment of the concluded talks further fueled speculation about Mone’s imminent move to AEW. Additionally, the company announced a TD Garden episode of Dynamite, specially titled Big Business, where Mercedes is set to feature. She has been receiving compensation from the company since at least early January.
As excitement builds for “Big Business”, fans eagerly anticipate Mone’s debut and her potential impact on the AEW women’s roster.
Mercedes Mone reacts to major AEW announcement
The wrestling world is abuzz after Tony Khan confirmed AEW’s “Big Business” event in Boston, a location heavily linked to Mercedes Mone‘s potential debut. Following the announcement, Mercedes took to X (formerly Twitter). In her tweet, she quoted lyrics from her former WWE entrance theme “Sky’s the Limit,” expressing her excitement.
Check out her tweet below:
With the AEW “Big Business” event just five weeks away, observers anticipate whether Tony Khan will offer further hints regarding her arrival. It’s crucial to note that Mone has remained sidelined since last May, when she sustained an injury in NJPW.
