![AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Mone [Image Credits: @MercedesVarnado on X]](/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Mercedes-Mone-Loses-Again-Amid-Title-Struggles-1024x576.jpg)
Mercedes Mone’s recent losses have raised questions about her trajectory in All Elite Wrestling. After failing to win the AEW Women’s World Title from Kris Statlander at Full Gear 2025, Mone’s frustration and anger became apparent, especially when she lost her ROH Women’s World Television Championship to Red Velvet at ROH Final Battle.
Although Mone regained her winning form by retaining her TBS Title against Leila Grey and successfully defending three of her belts against Rhio, she suffered a significant upset when she lost the RevPro Women’s Championship to Alex Windsor in an open challenge on Collision: Holiday Bash. Her character arc is now at a critical juncture, and several possible directions are emerging.
One possibility is that she will team up with Athena to challenge for the AEW Women’s Tag Titles, currently held by Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron. However, they are likely to fail, giving Tony Khan an opportunity to legitimize The Babes of Wrath. Another scenario sees Mone losing her independent titles throughout 2026, exposing her insecurity about not being the AEW Women’s World Champion. Toni Storm and Kris Statlander have both argued that Mone’s belt collection is a way to hide that insecurity, which could become a pivotal aspect of her character development.
A third direction involves Willow Nightingale unseating Mone as TBS Champion at AEW Dynasty. With their rivalry rekindled, it would be fitting for Nightingale to dethrone Mone, potentially setting the stage for Mone to finally focus on winning the Women’s World Championship. As Mone approaches the 600‑day milestone as TBS Champion, a title change could be on the horizon, marking a significant shift in her character’s trajectory.
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