Mercedes Moné Admits To Having Mixed Emotions About 'Extremely Violent' AEW All Out
Moné was left feeling conflicted by what she witnessed at AEW's most recent pay-per-view.
Sep 13, 2024
Mercedes Moné successfully defended her AEW TBS Championship at All Out, defeating Hikaru Shida in what turned out to be one of the least violent matches of the evening.
Several other matches featured extreme spots either during them or in post-match angles, with the Unsanctioned Lights Out Steel Cage main event between Hangman Page and Swerve Strickland, in particular, noted for its grisly content.
Writing in the latest edition of the Moné Mag, Mercedes gave her opinion on the show's violent nature, noting her mixed emotions.
"All Out was extremely violent, and honestly, Daniel Bryan's stuff was tough to watch. I have mixed emotions. When done right, that kind of stuff can tear a roof off like Daniel's did. However, I wouldn't want my brother Joshua to watch stuff like that, or kids, for that matter. Let's face it, wrestling is multi-generational. When I do signings, I greet so many parents and their children. Growing up, I didn't have a father, so it especially warms my heart to meet families and hear how much their wrestling viewing experiences and memories mean to them. Then again, there is an audience that loves the extreme, and you want to cater to them, too," she wrote.
Continuing, Moné went on to say that fans should not blame the promotion itself if they don't like what they see, as wrestlers themselves typically dictate what happens in the ring:
"When you see your favourite stars going to the extreme, you may want to blame the promotion. Honestly, though, it's the talent who will usually make the calls in the ring. While I credit talents who go to the extreme in terms of violence inflicted upon themselves for their passion and courage, I also want talent to have longevity and to graduate from this world healthy and able to function. Our bodies go through enough with all the bumps, not to mention the travel and schedule. Personally, I'm at a place career wise where I'd like to avoid extreme matches – unless it's a true big value add to the company".
AEW CEO Tony Khan has also addressed the violent nature of All Out.
