Mercedes Moné has made it very clear that she intends to be back in the ring and working with some company in 2024. But as one of the top female free agents, it is only a matter of with what company?
According to Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp, he sees WWE as the option with more potential over AEW currently.
“I do think there’s more of a possibility of Mercedes heading to WWE than I did in August…when there was a working plan for Mercedes & AEW to work together, ‘cause when I followed up on that, I have not been told of any current active plan for that to happen.”
“I do think there’s more of a possibility of Mercedes heading to WWE than I did in August…when there was a working plan for Mercedes & AEW to work together, ‘cause when I followed up on that, I have not been told of any current active plan for that to happen.”
Moné recently posted a video showing she was training for a return to the ring. She has been out since May when she was injured in a match with Willow Nightingale for the inaugural winner of the NJPW STRONG Women’s Title.
As always, we won’t officially know where Moné will land until it happens.
Becky Lynch has a few fights lined up as she says. One being Nia Jax. You see, things never were really dealt with between the two of them from years ago, and Lynch is bringing the receipt. But first, Jax had to face her former tag team partner, Shayna Baszler.
Despite Baszler saying that she would tear Jax limb by limb as she did two years ago, it would be Jax who dominated most of the match. However, towards the end of the match, Baszler did lock in the Kirifuda Clutch which did have Jax down on the mat. Jax was able to break free and eventually hit the anniahlator for the victory.
As Jax was selling the Kirifuda Clutch and celebrating her win, Lynch’s music hit. Lynch made her way to the ring, but Jax escaped up the ramp.
The second match of the night had Kayden Carter and Katana Chance taking on Natalya and Tegan Nox. The WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Piper Niven and Chelsea Green were on commentary.
Nox and Natalya were looking to rebound from their loss against the tag champs, but unfortunately they weren’t able to put themselves right back into contention. It would be the KC’s that came out with a victory. The final moments had the KC’s execute a keg stand on top Natalya. Chance got the pin as Carter delivered a kick to keep Nox away.
After the match, Chance knocked Green off the apron and the KC’s let the champs know that they are coming for the titles.
Other women on the show this week included Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell chatting up with DIY until Imperium interrupts. And also Maxxine Dupri showed her strength wile squatting with Akira Tozawa on her shoulders. Dupri, Chad Gable, and Otis have a match against Lash Legend, Oro Mensah, and Noam Darr on this week’s NXT.
Lastly, Ivy Nile stated that she would have no problem dealing with the Women’s World Champion in the future if need be. The Creed Brothers have a future match against The Judgment Day for the tag titles.
Over the weekend, STARDOM had its Nagoya Big Winter event. At this event, Giulia put her NJPW STRONG Women’s Title on the line against AZM.
#andstill@giulia0221g retained #njpwSTRONG gold in Nagoya this past weekend- and stated post match she wants to defend the title against home #STARDOM talent overseas.
What's next for Giulia? She'll be at Battle in the Valley Jan 13!
Giulia was victorious which means she continues her reign of over 150 days. After her win, she states she wants to defend against STARDOM talent in the United States. She will be at NJPW’s Battle in the Valley which takes place in San Jose, California on Jan. 13.
Also at this event, the vacant Goddess of Stardom Titles now belong to Utami Hayashishita and Saya Kamitani (AprhoditE) once agin. They defeated Maila and Megan Bayne. The former champs Natsupoi and Saori Anou had to relinquish the titles due to an injury sustained by Natsupoi. This is Utami’s third time with the tag gold and twice for Kamitani.
AphroditE, Saya Kamitani and Utami Hayashishita began their 2nd reign as tag team champions this past Saturday in Nagoya. Saya, The Golden Phoenix holds the belt with gold faceplate and Utami has the belt with silver faceplate matching her gear. This is Uta’s 3rd reign overall. pic.twitter.com/K1c8GjlRiv
High-Speed Championship: Mei Seira (c) def. Thekla
Oedo Tai (Natsuko Tora, Momo Watanabe & Starlight Kid) def. God’s Eye (MIRAI, Syuri & Ami Sourei). Saori Anou then challenged MIRAI to a rematch for the Wonder of Stardom Championship.
Nanae Takahashi def. Scandinavian Hurricane in a UWF Rules Match
STRONG Women’s Championship: Giulia (c) def. AZM
Goddess of Stardom Championship: AphroditE (Utami Hayashishita & Saya Kamitani) def. Divine Kingdom (Maika & Megan Bayne) to become the new champions. Natsuko Tora & Momo Watanabe challenged them for the Goddess of Stardom Championship
World of Stardom Championship Contender Certificate: Suzu Suzuki def. Hazuki
Over the weekend at an NXT Live event in Tamp, Fla., two NXT talents made their return. Both Amari Miller and Nikkita Lyons have returned. Neither had a match, but Lyons cut a promo and Miller could be seen in her gear being welcomed back by the rest of the roster.
Both Lyons and Miller were out with the same injury, ACL. Both women have been out of action since January. Lyons appeared in the NXT crowd last week on the Nov. 28 episode.
There is no word on when they will return on NXT TV.
Carmella and Corey Graves announced the birth of their baby boy on Nov. 8. Not that anyone was expecting Carmella to return anytime soon, there is an update on how she is doing following her giving birth.
Carmella is currently dealing with some nerve issues from giving birth. She was asked by a fan about her return and if she would appear in the Royal Rumble to which she said there would be no way. She says she can’t even walk properly yet.
Jade Cargill is still on everybody’s mind and fans are thinking when she will enter the ring in WWE. She has made numerous appearances backstage and even watched the NXT match at Halloween Havoc between Becky Lynch and the current champion Lyra Valkyria.
While speaking to the Dallas Morning News, Cargill had the following to say:
“So, listen, I think the fan base should be patient. I think they need to understand we’re making a diamond. We’re creating something that’s gonna be a legacy. We’re creating something that’s going to create echoes and waves throughout not just the wrestling culture, but pop culture and beyond. They’re setting me up for success, you shouldn’t rush success. I’ve been on TV in front of thousands of people several times, one thing I know how to do is entertain a crowd. And no one — no one — can say different. I can do that. The WWE Universe knows exactly what they’re doing. I trust them. I believe in this system. And when they see me in that ring, understand, there’s no turning back. [WWE]’s believing in everything I’m doing, given me everything that I could fathom. And I’m going to be ready. I’m already ready. But again, it’s on my time, and everybody should be patient. And when I come, just understand I’m taking over.”
At the Survivor Series post show press conference, Triple H answered when we would see Jade. You can read that here.
Posted on social mean, Raw General Manager Adam Pearce has made a women’s tag team match for this Monday’s Raw. Katana Chance and Kayden Carter will take on Natalya and Tegan Nox.
Natalya and Nox weren’t able to capture tag team gold last week when they faced the tag champs Chelsea Green and Piper Niven. A win on Monday may put them right back into the title hunt or will the KC’s finally get a title shot if they win this match?
Over the weekend at #WWEBangor, #WWERaw General Manager @ScrapDaddyAP went right back to business and made the following matches for tomorrow night:
While speaking with the Attitude Podcast, the former two-time WWF Women’s Champion had this to say –
”I had a great time working a storyline with Sable. She was wonderful to work with. You have to admire Sable. She learned how to wrestle, she was everybody’s fan favorite and everybody hated me. I was the bad girl, the heel….It was wonderful working with her, she had me step up my game because working with her was amazing.”
When asked about her Mount Rushmore of women’s wrestler she answered with – herself (of course), Moolah, Sheri Martel, and Trish Stratus.
Jacqueline goes on to praise some of the current women. Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, Bianca Belair, and Jade Cargill are one’s she named.
Abadon had a match against Kiera Hogan on the Dec. 2 episode of Collision.
The final moments of the match had Hogan go for the pin after delivering a neck breaker but Abadon kicked out. Hogan would try to stay in control of the match, but after she hit them with a slap to the face it was the beginning of the end. Abadon kept on Hogan with a scorpion kick and a knee. This allowed Abadon to execute their finisher to get the victory.
Abadon picks up the win…But, someone was watching from the shadows.
Post-match, things got interesting as the lights went out. The lights came back on with the TBS Champion Julia Hart staring at Abadon. The lights would go out again and when they came back on Hart was gone.
Also on Collision, we saw promos from both Skye Blue and the Women’s World Champion Toni Storm. They clash on this Wednesday’s Dynamite for the title.
Feeling upstaged by Skye Blue at her Award Ceremony, Timeless #ToniStorm is ready to get in the ring to defend the #AEW Women's World Championship against @Skyebyee THIS WEDNESDAY on #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS!
Skye Blue with some negative reviews on Timeless Toni Storm before their match for the #AEW Women's World Championship THIS WEDNESDAY on #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS!
A video package aired showing the feud reaching a new level between Mercedes Martinez and Willow Nightingale. A match between the two is just around the corner.
After weeks of confrontations, Mercedes Martinez and Willow Nightingale are destined to clash!
AEW has confirmed its women’s matches for the Dec. 2 Collision and Dec. 6 Dynamite episodes.
First, the Dec. 1 episode or Rampage had Saraya, Anna Jay & Ruby Soho being interviews backstage before Angelo Parker entered. Jay told Parker that she did not want him, Menard or Hager at ringside during the match.
The opponents for Saraya, Jay and Soho – Kris Statlander, Hikaru Shida & Skye Blue were interviewed backstage by Renee Paquette. Blue & Statlander could not get along and argued backstage.
It seems like some communication issues are developing between Statlander, Skye Blue & Shida.?
Living Dead Girl Abadon makes their return to @AEW TONIGHT in a battle of rising stars, fighting Girl On Fire Kiera Hogan, coming up 8pm ET/7pm CT, soon on TNT! pic.twitter.com/dNAjseBAbE
The NXT Live event that took place on Dec. 1 in Citrus Springs, FL had a NXT Women’s Title match in the main event. The full results are below via Cagematch.
Bianca Belair defeated Kairi Sane on the Dec. 1 episode of SmackDown. This was Sane’s first singles match back in WWE in three years.
SmackDown started off with Belair in the ring and a mic in her hand. Despite fighting with Damage CTRL for what seems like a lifetime, she isn’t done with them yet. She wants to be back on top and wants to take the WWE Women’s Championship back from IYO SKY.
Damage CTRL emerged onto the stage (without Bayley). Dakota Kai explained that Belair can get that title opportunity but she would need to go through all members of Damage CTRL first. Charlotte Flair and Shotzi made their way out to even the odds. And the six women (minus Bayley and of course Kai who is still injured) entered into a brawl.
Moments later, Damage CTRL were walking backstage and met up with Bayley. Bayley seemed confused and was wondering why they didn’t tell her that they were going out there. Kai tried to convince her that it was nothing and that Sane now needs some words of wisdom from Bayley as she takes on Belair in the main event.
As the main event comes, Kai checks on Bayley to see if she is okay and Bayley turns the focus on Sane for her match. However, as they head out to the ring, SKY tells Bayley not to join them.
During the match, Belair gets tripped up by Asuka which the referee didn’t see. Then, Flair trips up Sane in plain sight which causes the official to ban Flair and Shotzi from ringside. Asuka would hop in the ring during the chaos and try to go after Belair but ahe was caught by the official. The ref then banned Damage CTRL from ringside.
Eventually, the one member who wasn’t banned, Bayley, would make her way out and pulled on Belair’s braid taking her down on the apron. Sane surprised to see Bayley out there gave her a high five before going up top. This took too long and Belair moved before Sane could execute the Insane Elbow. Belair delivered the KOD for the win.
The dark match before the show was Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn vs. Michin and Zelina.
In a shocking release by WWE, NXT backstage interviewer McKenzie Mitchell has been released by the company. Mitchell, who is married to NXT play-by-play commentator Vic Joseph, took to social media to confirm the news. She shared her website also in the post.
There was no reason listed for the release or if it was mutual.
Today I was released by WWE. I met my husband, moved cross country from CT to FL for @wwenxt (a place I’ve always considered home), and met friends that became like family. I’ve always said and firmly believe in “when door closes, another opens.”https://t.co/scUFllumrYpic.twitter.com/s1YCmmTz4Z
AEW’s Serena Deeb has not wrestled since October of 2022. Reports recently explained that she had been back around backstage over the past number of weeks, but hasn’t returned to the ring just yet.
In a message that Deeb delivered herself on her social media, she gave an update on her health.
“Since last October, I’ve had a series of three unprovoked seizures. This has been a really dramatic time period for me and has affected my career and life. In a lot of ways, it’s been really scary for me. I’ve seen a lot of different doctors and had every test imaginable. For the longest time, nobody could tell me why this happened.”
“Being out of the ring has been really challenging for me. I love professional wrestling with everything in me and I miss performing and wrestling.”
“I’ve kept this very private and then I started learning more about seizures and how much more common it is and I never realized how many more people experience seizures. I have so much empathy. I know how scary it is and I just want to send a message that you’re not alone and there is always light at the end of the tunnel. I want to encourage you. A big reason why I wanted to talk to you today is because I do have some news. It’s good news, it’s great news. I saw my neurologist recently and he told me that I’ve recovered, I’m healthy, and I am officially cleared to wrestle. That means I’m ready to return. Hopefully, the next time you guys see me, I’ll be in the ring doing what I do best. I can’t wait to wrestle and can’t wait to show you what the Professor, what Serena Deeb is made of.” (Fightful)
IWS Soldiers and fans around the world, I’m thrilled to finally welcome you to the Women’s Wrestling Syndicate!
I’ve been involved in a few all-women’s promotions throughout the years but never had my own where I could really make my vision become a reality. Promotions come and go and I feel that, with the new hungry students and veterans that are still on the scene, it’s time that to roll up my sleeves and get to work.
I’ve been thinking about this project for a very long time. I want to provide a safe place, a home, to women who have chosen professional wrestling. My goal has always been to leave the industry better than it was when I’m done but there is still much work to do.
From the staff to the locker room, this is really an ALL-women’s promotion.
Here, egos and cliques are not welcomed as we stand together as women to offer you the best show possible. We stand tall and proud to deliver great and entertaining matches while we perfect our craft as a strong unit.
The Syndicate is a place where we can learn while pushing our limits. It’s a place where we share our passion for professional wrestling while having fun doing it. And we want to share this love with you!
We will announce our first event soon and we hope to see you there!
Women’s Wrestling Syndicate…
Built by women. For women.
LuFisto
LuFisto has over 25 years experience in the wrestling industry.
The student may overthrow the teacher if Billie Starkz has anything to say about the ROH Women’s World Champion – Athena.
Billie Starkz didn’t graduate her minion training but she may have the best odds of dethroning Athena. Starkz’s moment was left in shambles when she watched Lexy Nair graduate minion training in place of her on the Nov. 30 episode of ROH. In the ring, Starkz confronted Athena about this decision, but the champion told her not to ruin Nair’s special moment.
As the three were heading up the ramp, Starkz snapped and attacked Athena. She would ask Tony Khan later on in the night if she could face Athena for the title at Final Battle on Dec. 15. Her wish was granted.
Athena would have more to say on this week’s episode against someone unlikely – Eddie Kingston. Kingston recently cut a promo about what it takes to be a champion. Although he doesn’t single out Athena, she took it a certain way to make it crystal clear to Kingston, and anyone else for that matter, that she runs ROH.
“Eddie Kingston. I know that you don’t come to my show very often and you haven’t been here for a while. But the next time that I hear you talk about my show and me as your ROH Women’s World Champion not carrying my weight, I’m going to Backfist you to the future. Let me get one thing straight. My back is so tired from carrying, not only every porcelain hussy I’ve been in the ring with, not only the women’s division but the entire damn show, Eddie, I am the standard at Ring of Honor. I am the workhorse of this entire show and it’s about damn time you put some respect on ‘The Fallen Goddess,’ ‘The Minion Overload’ ‘The Alpha,’ the ROH gatekeeper, but most of all, you’re forever Ring of Honor Women’s World Champion.”
IMPACT Wrestling went old school with another annual edition of IPWF Throwback Throwdown on November 30.
This time around, we saw footage from “last week” of Jody Threat as Red Letter scoring a pinfall victory over Lady Bird Johnstone (Jessicka). Threat was then interviewed backstage.
Next week’s IMPACT is expected to feature content from the recent crossover show the company had in Mexico featuring Trinity and others.
Live content will return on December 9 with Final Resolution, which will feature Hard To Kill opponents Trinity and Jordynne Grace taking on Deonna Purrazzo and Gisele Shaw.
The November 29 episode of AEW Dynamite saw Julia Hart defend her AEW TBS Championship against Emi Sakura in a match that could not be won by submission.
At the very start of the match, #HouseOfBlack's Julia Hart shows Emi Sakura why she is the TBS Champion!
Hart controlled the pace at first until Sakura chopped her. Sakura then landed a crossbody on Hart against the steps. Sakura hit a backbreaker but then Hart took back over with a sleeper hold and then a headscissors.
An extremely delayed inverted back-breaker by Emi Sakura!
Hart applied Hartless, but Sakura’s chosen stipulation prevented her from winning with that. Ultimately, Hart hit a moonsault for the three-count in order to retain.
Julia Hart is making Emi tap, but it's House Rules tonight!
We also briefly heard from AEW Women’s World Champion Toni Storm as she was recovering from partying too hard over the weekend. RJ City informed Storm that she will have to defend her title next week, but she is not worried. Her opponent remains unknown.
.@RJCity1 catches up with a rather fatigued #AEW Women's World Champion "Timeless" #ToniStorm
While no matches were announced for this week’s Rampage and Collision, it was confirmed that AEW Revolution will take place on Sunday, March 3, in Greensboro, North Carolina.
What did you think of this week’s Dynamite? Sound off in the comments below!
Tay Melo with husband and fellow AEW talent Sammy Guevara welcomed their first child into the world on Nov. 28. Luna Melo Guevara was born 8.4 lbs and Tay had over 24 hours of labor.
Melo and Guevara announced the pregnancy in May and they have been married since August 2022. Melo’s last AEW match was a tag team effort where she and Anna Jay lost in a street fight against Ruby Soho and Willow Nightingale.
Diva Dirt sends our best wishes to the Guevara’s as they introduce a new member to their family!
Alexa Bliss has given birth to her beautiful baby girl. Bliss welcomed her child with her husband and musician Ryan Cabrera.
In the video on her Instagram you can see below, Cabrera is carrying their daughter Hendrix to her nursery. The video includes a ring bell ringing to weigh her in. This is the first child for the couple who got married in April 2022.
The couple announced the baby was coming back in May. Bliss’ last match was in January at the 2023 Royal Rumble event where she lost to Bianca Belair for the Raw Women’s Title.
Diva Dirt sends our congratulations to the Cabrera’s and their new addition.
IMPACT’s final special event before becoming TNA once again in January is coming up on Dec. 9. Final Resolution will take place and a Knockouts match has been confirmed.
The AEW TBS Champion Julia Hart is set to take on veteran Emi Sakura on tonight’s Dynamite.
Hart won the TBS Championship by dethroning Kris Statlander at Full Gear. Last week she successfully defend it in a House Rules match against Lady Frost on Collision. She is looking to retain against the veteran Sakura tonight.
TONIGHT! Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite TBS, 8pm ET/7pm CT
A luminary with decades of experience Emi Sakura will fight one of wrestling's rising stars Julia Hart for the TBS Title in Julia's hometown Minneapolis, TONIGHT! pic.twitter.com/Bs1sNnrmHi
