Folks, when you’re the CEO, you don’t just do business—you handle it. And that’s exactly what Mercedes Mone did at AEW Revolution, surviving a brutal showdown with STARDOM’s Momo Watanabe to keep her TBS Championship.
But let’s be clear—this was not a smooth corporate takeover.
Momo Watanabe: The No-Nonsense Challenger
From the opening bell, Watanabe made it known—she was here to fight, not to dance. She targeted Mone’s arm with a crushing kick and nearly took control early. But Mone, ever the strategist, turned a Meteora attempt into a Crossface, giving Watanabe an early taste of the struggle ahead.
What followed was a series of brutal exchanges, featuring:
✅ A Meteora from Mone into the ropes.
✅ A nasty powerbomb onto the floor.
✅ A dueling “Three Amigos” situation that ended with Mone literally trapped in the Tree of Woe like a wrestling piñata.
Meanwhile, up in the VIP box, Billie Starkz—Athena’s “Minion In Training”—was spotted taking notes, possibly plotting future mischief.
Momentum Swings, Meteoras Fly, and a Statement is Made
Watanabe continued her merciless kicking spree, nearly knocking Mone’s championship dreams (and consciousness) into another dimension. She even hit her signature Peach Sunrise, which looked like it would end things—until Mone somehow kicked out.
At this point, Mone had two choices:
1️⃣ Tap out and lose the title.
2️⃣ Find a way to steal back the momentum and close the deal.
She wisely chose Option #2, countering with:
- A top-rope crossbody.
- A perfectly executed Mone Maker.
- And finally, the Statement Maker submission, forcing Watanabe to tap.
As Mone celebrated her hard-fought victory, Starkz finished her notes, looking dangerously impressed. Is a future title challenge brewing? Stay tuned, because when “The CEO” is in the ring, business is always booming.