Mercedes Moné’s Price Tag: The Bank Statement Heard Around the Indies

Mercedes Moné continues to prove that when it comes to star power, few in the wrestling world shine brighter—or charge higher. The reigning AEW TBS Champion has become a global phenomenon since debuting with All Elite Wrestling in 2024, racking up championships across multiple promotions while maintaining her reputation as one of the most valuable talents in the industry.

According to The Wrestling Observer, independent promotions looking to book Moné have been quoted an appearance fee of $25,000—a staggering sum that instantly places her among the highest-priced talents on the indie circuit. The report notes that AEW and Moné may have separate arrangements with select promotions, potentially allowing discounted appearances under certain conditions.

The Belt Collector Era

Moné’s dominance is reflected in her hardware. Since joining AEW, she’s collected 12 championships from promotions around the globe:

• AEW TBS Championship (AEW)
• CMLL World Women’s Championship (CMLL)
• RevPro Undisputed British Women’s Championship & Queen of Southside Championship (RevPro)
• EWA Women’s Championship (EWA)
• Chaotic Wrestling Women’s Championship (Chaotic Wrestling)
• Prime Time Wrestling Women’s Championship (Prime Time Wrestling)
• BestYa Women’s Championship (BestYa Wrestling)
• Discovery Wrestling Scottish Women’s Championship (Discovery Wrestling)
• BodySlam Women’s Championship (BodySlam Pro Wrestling)
• Interim ROH Women’s World Television Championship (ROH)
• Winnipeg Pro Wrestling Women’s Championship (Winnipeg Pro Wrestling)

Her current AEW run has been nothing short of historic—recently surpassing Jade Cargill to become the longest-reigning TBS Champion in company history.

Collision Course at Full Gear

Moné’s next major test will come at AEW Full Gear on November 22, where she’s scheduled to challenge Kris Statlander for the AEW Women’s World Championship. The rivalry intensified when Statlander crashed Moné’s in-ring celebration, sending the champ face-first into her own victory cake. Moné had just defended her TBS title at WrestleDream against Mina Shirakawa, while Statlander retained her World Title against Toni Storm.

Paying Homage and Stirring Controversy

In a nod to Japanese legend Último Dragón, Moné recently changed her name on X (formerly Twitter) to “Último Moné,” referencing his iconic run as a ten-title champion in WCW. However, not everyone sees her championship haul as a positive. Critics argue that holding so many belts simultaneously diminishes the prestige of certain titles, particularly from newer or smaller promotions. Supporters counter that Moné’s global reach elevates every company she touches, giving women’s wrestling more international visibility than ever before.

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Mercedes Moné isn’t just collecting belts—she’s redefining what it means to be a worldwide attraction. The $25,000 fee reflects her drawing power, and love her or hate her, there’s no denying she’s one of the most in-demand performers in professional wrestling. The debate over “too many belts” might continue, but make no mistake—Moné’s influence is money in every sense of the word.

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