The CEO Mercedes Moné retained her AEW TBS Championship at Worlds End in a rematch that not only solidified her dominance but also etched both competitors into AEW history books. With a grueling 24-minute contest, Moné and Statlander shattered their own record for the longest women’s match in AEW history, leaving fans in awe of their endurance, strategy, and sheer willpower.
A Battle of Resilience and Strategy
Statlander came into this match with renewed confidence, earning a nod from Moné early with an athletic kip-up. But Moné wasn’t impressed for long. The champ targeted Statlander’s back with pinpoint brutality, including a series of seven consecutive suplexes and a devastating slam onto the apron.
Despite Moné’s relentless offense, Statlander displayed incredible grit, surviving a top-rope dive and even managing to kick out at one-and-a-half. Moné, ever the opportunist, used the outside environment to her advantage, executing a brutal Moné Maker on the floor and trapping Statlander’s foot in the ring scaffolding to extend her control.
The Turning Point: Grit Meets Frustration
Statlander didn’t back down, rallying with two F5s that left Moné visibly shaken. However, the champion responded with a piledriver on the apron that seemed to signal the end for the challenger. Statlander barely made it back into the ring at the count of nine, stunning Moné and the crowd alike with her resilience.
Moné’s frustration boiled over as she screamed at Statlander, demanding, “Why won’t you give up?” Statlander’s response was to go for her signature Saturday Night Fever, but Moné countered into a flurry of roll-ups. In the end, Moné’s cunning prevailed as she grabbed Statlander’s boot, preventing her from kicking out and sealing the victory.
History Made, Respect Earned
While Mercedes Moné left Worlds End with her TBS Championship intact—marking her 216th day as champion—Statlander left with the admiration of fans and a standing ovation. Together, they elevated AEW’s women’s division with a match that showcased heart, skill, and a fierce will to win.