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Mercedes Moné Retains AEW Women's World Title at WrestleDream
Mercedes Moné retained the AEW Women's World Championship by defeating Thekla at WrestleDream 2026.
The match featured repeated attacks and near-falls from both wrestlers.
Thekla came close to winning with a submission and a pin attempt, but Moné reached the ropes each time.
Moné used her face mask to strike Thekla after Thekla grabbed her hair.
Thekla nearly pinned Moné after reversing the Moné Maker, but Moné kicked out.
Moné then hit the Moné Maker to win, keeping the championship.
The result leaves Moné as champion after the WrestleDream match.
Mercedes Moné defeated Thekla at WrestleDream 2026 to retain the AEW Women’s World Championship.
The match was the first championship bout of the night, according to Fightful.
Moné removed her faceguard for her broken nose and struck Thekla with it late in the match.
Thekla came close to winning with a pin after countering Moné’s finishing move.
Moné ultimately hit the Moné Maker to secure the win.
- Who
- Mercedes Moné and Thekla competed.
- What
- Moné defeated Thekla to retain the AEW Women’s World Championship.
- When
- At WrestleDream 2026; the exact event date is not stated.
- Where
- WrestleDream 2026; the venue is not stated.
- Why
- Moné was defending the AEW Women’s World Championship.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Moné and Thekla exchanged attacks and submission attempts.
Moné removed her faceguard and hit Thekla with it.
Moné hit the Moné Maker to defeat Thekla and retain the title.
- Champion
- Mercedes Moné
- Opponent
- Thekla
- Championship
- AEW Women’s World Championship
- Event
- WrestleDream 2026
- Finish
- Moné Maker