Folks, gather around because All Elite Wrestling is cooking up something special, and it’s not just Tony Khan’s homemade hummus! Last week, the Jackson Brothers – Matthew and Nicholas – tried to throw a grand in-ring fiesta for Mercedes Mone, who’s currently flaunting the TBS Championship and the NJPW STRONG Women’s Championship like they’re the latest designer handbags.
But instead of confetti and high-fives, we got a spicy verbal smackdown from Britt Baker, who crashed the party faster than a kid at a piñata bash. Poor Mone, her double-championship celebration went as flat as a day-old soda.
Fear not! Tony Khan, the man with more plans than a wedding coordinator, is giving Mone another shot at her moment under the spotlight. This week on “AEW Dynamite,” it’s redemption time. Or as Tony puts it in his uniquely understated style on X (formerly known as Twitter):
“[TBS] Champion + [NJPW] Strong Women’s Champion The CEO @MercedesVarnado will raise a toast to her Double Title victory on TBS on Wednesday Night Dynamite TOMORROW!”
So, get your popcorn ready because it’s going to be a toast-worthy occasion.
Now, let’s rewind a bit to how Mone nabbed that double-champ status. It all went down at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, where she faced off against Stephanie Vaquer. Despite Vaquer’s best efforts and the crowd’s cheers, she ended up tapping out to Mone’s crossface. But just as Mone was about to bask in her victory glow, Britt Baker popped up like a jack-in-the-box with a grudge.
Baker, who’s been MIA for nine months due to health issues that read like the worst game of Operation ever (herniated discs, a torn hip labrum, and a mini-stroke), is back and ready to rumble. Last week, she challenged Mone to a showdown at AEW All In on August 25. But so far, Mone’s been quieter than a mime in a library.
Baker’s return to the ring is a tale of grit and determination, folks. She’s healed up, fired up, and ready to get back to making us all “ooh” and “ahh” with her in-ring prowess.
Tune in to “AEW Dynamite” this week to see if Mone finally gets to celebrate her double-champ glory or if Britt Baker has more surprises up her sleeve. Either way, it’s going to be dynamite – literally!