Mercedes Mone makes bold comment on her AEW contract - "I feel like I deserve so much more"
Since her AEW debut, Mercedes Mone's contract has been a topic of speculation. She has now commented on her contract with the Jacksonville-based company.
Mercedes Mone is one of the most well-known female wrestlers in the world. After a successful run in WWE, she left the promotion and returned to the indies. Earlier this year, she signed a deal with AEW and has since been on the receiving end of a major push.
Since her debut with the Tony Khan-led company, there have been various reports stating that the former WWE Superstar was getting paid a lot of money. This propelled her to be at par with some of the top-earning stars in the company, also making her one of the highest-paid women in the industry.
During a recent interview with The Breakfast Club, The CEO was asked about being the highest-paid woman in wrestling. She mentioned that she liked the title and made a bold statement about finally being paid what she deserved. She also encouraged other women to go out there and dream big and know their worth.
"I hope so. I would like to think so. I don’t know other people’s bank accounts, but I like that title. I definitely want to make more money. I am [getting what I deserve]. I don’t even want to say it’s crazy, it’s just beautifully deserved and earned, and it’s something that I worked so hard for for such a long time, and it’s something that I want women to work for. I finally got something that, as women, we’re like no, you can’t even see those numbers, you can’t even talk about those numbers. You can’t even walk into the room and even ask for a raise or ask for a bonus or anything. So to get what I feel like I deserve, plus I feel like I deserve so much more, and I’m going to get that, it’s so amazing. I think that gives people a chance to dream more, that they can make more too if they put in the hard work," she said. [H/T Fightful]
Check out the video below for her comments:
Mercedes Mone gives her honest thoughts about Nia Jax
Mercedes Mone first made a name for herself in WWE where she wrestled under the ring name, 'Sasha Banks.' During her time with the Stamford-based promotion, she competed against some of the best women athletes on the roster, including Nia Jax.
In the latest edition of the Mone Mag Volume 2 Newsletter, The CEO listed Jax as one of her strongest opponents to date.
"Next up is Nia, who is another powerhouse. Like Charlotte, Nia doesn’t fully grasp just how strong she is. There’s no stopping her—if she wants to throw me across the ring, she absolutely can. Nia is a beast of nature, and once she gets going, there’s no blocking her. When you're in the ring with her, you know you're in for a physical battle, and she’s someone who truly commands attention with her raw power," said Mercedes Mone. [H/T: Mone Mag Volume 2, Issue #16]
Mercedes Mone is currently doing well for herself in AEW as the reigning TBS Champion. She is also the current NJPW Strong Women's Champion.