Mercedes Mone showers praise on Bayley, claims that she should headline WrestleMania 40

Mercedes Mone shares her thoughts about Bayley before her highly anticipated potential appearance on AEW Dynamite next week.

Mercedes Mone showers praise on Bayley, claims that she should headline WrestleMania 40

Mercedes Mone and Bayley (via WWE)

The wrestling world has been buzzing for quite some time, with Mercedes Mone potentially arriving in AEW. The former Sasha Banks recently appeared on the Kick Rocks Wrestling Podcast and praised her former tag team partner, Bayley. The duo had a great time in the WWE and are often seen supporting each other while crossing over to different wrestling promotions.

While speaking on the podcast, The Boss stated how proud and happy she was for The Role Model. She applauded how hard the Royal Rumble Match 2024 winner has worked. Moreover, she added the influence Bayley was able to have on the women’s division. Furthermore, she described how her happiness had no boundaries when she saw the 34-year-old finally get the recognition that was long overdue.

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I am nothing but so proud and so happy for her. She does so much for that division and I’m just beyond proud to know, to me, that she is going to Main event WrestleMania. I am just beyond the moon for her, she's had a crazy past three years, getting injured.
Mercedes Mone on Bayley

Additionally, The Blue Print expressed her happiness and claimed how her best friend should be main-eventing WrestleMania 40 after winning the Women’s Royal Rumble match. Also, the 32-year-old Superstar stated how the past three years were for Bayley and how she overcame her injury to return to the squared circle.

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The former IWGP Women’s Champion is currently a “free agent” after her NJPW tenure last year and is rumored to join AEW. This speculation was sparked by her bold statement regarding her rumored signing with the Jacksonville-based promotion. Fans are gearing up to see Mone potentially appear during next week’s AEW: Big Business Dynamite episode.

Mercedes Mone recalls her infamous WWE walkout

Although various wrestling promotions are trying to rope in the former Sasha Banks, WWE was her initial home. Recently, Mercedes Mone opened up about her infamous walkout from the WWE. Naomi, who accompanied Miss Mercedes on her walkout, returned at Royal Rumble 2024. While speaking on the aforementioned podcast, she broke her silence on the controversial exit.

Mercedes Mone (fka Sasha Banks)
Mercedes Mone (fka Sasha Banks) [via WWE]

Mercedes pointed out the difficulties she had to deal with while quitting her WWE career. She stated that the majority of her wrestling career was with the Stamford-based company. Moreover, the former WWE Women’s Champion was proud of taking her stand and leaving on her terms. She expressed how determined and happy she has been since leaving the WWE.

The wrestling world is getting ready to witness Mercedes most probably joining the AEW. There is no doubt that Tony Khan‘s company will gain a boost in star power with Mone arriving on the show. Kazuchika Okada debuted on AEW Dynamite this week, shocking the entire wrestling fraternity. It will be interesting to see how things unfold upon her highly anticipated arrival, if indeed it happens.

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