Major betrayal, Becky Lynch to debut? - 5 potential finishes to Mercedes Moné vs. Hikaru Shida at AEW All Out
The latest episode of AEW Collision saw Hikaru Shida emerge victorious in a high-stakes Four-way match to earn herself a shot at the TBS Championship. The Shining Samurai defeated Serena Deeb, Thunder Rosa, and Queen Aminata in the number-one contender's contest to secure herself a match against Mercedes Mone, formerly known as Sasha Banks, at the AEW All Out 2024 Pay-Per-View.
Interestingly, Shida engaged in an entertaining in-ring clash against The CEO a few weeks ago on Dynamite. Although the 36-year-old star could not defeat Mone at that time, she would like to redeem herself against the reigning TBS Champion at All Out 2024.
After taking down a major threat in Britt Baker at All In 2024, Mercedes Mone would want to further extend her title reign by overcoming Hikaru Shida at All Out. Meanwhile, the Japanese star hopes to dismantle The CEO in their upcoming match and finally become the TBS Champion.
In this article, let's look at five possible finishes to the TBS Championship match between Mercedes Mone and Hikaru Shida at AEW All Out 2024.
#5. Hikaru Shida wins the AEW TBS Championship
Mercedes Mone made her earth-shattering AEW debut at Dynamite: Big Business in March 2024. It took The CEO less than two months to capture her first championship in the Tony Khan-led company as she dethroned Willow Nightingale at AEW Double or Nothing 2024 to become the new TBS Champion.
It has been three months since Mone has held the TBS Championship. With several successful title defenses to her name, the 32-year-old star has uplifted the prestige of the title to a great extent. The former RAW Women's Champion even managed to defend her title against Britt Baker, who was once regarded as the biggest threat to her title reign.
The reigning NJPW Strong Women's Champion could drop the TBS Championship against Hikaru Shida at All Out 2024 and finally shift her focus towards the AEW Women's World Championship. Losing the championship against a legitimate main event talent like Shida would also protect Mercedes Mone's on-screen character.
Having already beaten The Shining Samurai, it would not be a bad booking decision if Mone takes a loss against Hikaru in their next encounter. It would be a great way to pass the reins of the women's mid-card division to Shida while allowing The CEO to finally enter the main event picture.
#4. Britt Baker returns to cost Mercedes Mone the AEW TBS Championship
Britt Baker made her much-awaited return at Forbidden Door 2024 and immediately inserted herself into a rivalry with Mercedes Mone. The two stars clashed in a high-profile contest at All In 2024, where The CEO decimated the D.M.D. to retain her TBS Championship.
Although she suffered a disappointing loss against Mone at All In 2024, Britt Baker's issues with the reigning NJPW Strong Women's Champion seem far from over. The rivalry between the two top female AEW stars has gone beyond the TBS Championship and has become a very personal affair.
While she could not get the job done herself, the 33-year-old star could make a shocking appearance at All Out 2024 to help Hikaru Shida become the new TBS Champion. The D.M.D. could take out Kamille on the ringside and even up the odds for The Shining Samurai.
Britt's distraction could prove to be fatal for Mercedes Mone, as she could fall prey to Hikaru's finisher. The CEO would be left infuriated after losing the TBS Championship against Shida, prompting her to go after Baker yet again.
#3. Kamille turns against Mercedes Mone
Britt Baker embraced her ruthless side during her recent feud with Mercedes Mone. The D.M.D. tried to physically harm The CEO on multiple occasions, which forced Mone to hire her own personal bodyguard. The current TBS Champion decided to receive some assistance from Kamille, who is regarded as one of the most decorated NWA World Women's Champions of all time.
While she currently serves as a bodyguard for Mercedes Mone, Kamille could go on to be a dominant singles talent in All Elite Wrestling. The Brickhouse is an exceptional performer in the squared circle and could end up being a valuable asset once she decides to part ways with The CEO.
At All Out 2024, Kamille could help Mone retain her TBS Championship against Hikaru Shida. The two stars could celebrate after the match, where Kamille could finally turn her back on The CEO. The Brickhouse could brutalize the 32-year-old star in the middle of the ring, instantly establishing herself as the next challenger for the TBS Championship.
Considering the lack of viable challengers to pit against The CEO, Tony Khan could decide to book Kamille in a rivalry with Mercedes. It would also allow the creative team to capitalize on the immense potential of Kamille, who is too good to be cast as a supporting character.
#2. Mercedes Mone uses unfair means to defeat Hikaru Shida at AEW All Out 2024
Mercedes Mone is amongst the most despicable heels in the AEW women's division. The CEO is an extremely witty in-ring performer, who never backs down from using unfair means to get the job done.
At All Out 2024, The CEO could deliver one of the best women's matches of the year with Hikaru Shida. The reigning TBS Champion is bound to get her limits tested against The Shining Samurai, which could prompt her to resort to cheating.
The 32-year-old star will have Kamille in her corner, who will serve as a constant distraction for Shida. Moreover, Mone could also use a weapon behind the referee's back in an attempt to take down the former AEW Women's World Champion.
As experienced as she is, The Shining Samurai may not have any answers to Mercedes Mone channeling her inner Eddie Guerrero. The CEO could outsmart her babyface opponent in this match by using illegal objects to her advantage.
#1. Becky Lynch debuts and costs Mercedes Mone her AEW TBS Championship
Becky Lynch is no longer associated with WWE in any working capacity. The Man's contract with the Stamford-based promotion ended in June 2024, and she has remained on an in-ring hiatus since then.
Having accomplished almost everything in WWE, Big Time Becks could be looking to test her limits in other promotions around the world. In a shocking turn of events, Becky Lynch could end up signing a deal with Tony Khan, who would be eager to add The Man to the AEW women's division.
The former Women's World Champion could shock fans to their core by making her AEW debut at All Out 2024. The Man could interrupt the TBS Championship match between Mercedes Mone and Hikaru Shida and have an earth-shattering confrontation with The CEO.
Mercedes would not be very thrilled to see Big Time Becks, who had a blockbuster feud with the former in WWE. Lynch's distraction could be advantageous to Hikaru Shida, who could nail Mone with her finisher to become the new TBS Champion.
The incident would mark the beginning of a historic rivalry between Becky Lynch and Mercedes Mone in the Jacksonville-based promotion.