AEW star Mercedes Mone has officially surpassed the 400-day milestone as TBS Champion. She first won the title at AEW Double or Nothing 2024 by defeating Willow Nightingale and has since successfully defended it 17 times against opponents including Kris Statlander, Hikaru Shida, and Britt Baker. On Monday, Mone celebrated this impressive achievement on social media.
With this milestone, Mone becomes only the third Black woman in professional wrestling history on a major network to hold a women’s championship for over 400 days. She currently ranks second for the most title defenses in the women’s division during a 400-day reign, following Jade Cargill’s record 508-day reign. By surpassing that, Mone sets a new AEW record as the longest reigning female champion in the promotion’s history.
In just under two weeks, Mone will challenge for the AEW Women’s World Championship against Toni Storm at AEW All In Texas on July 12th at Globe Life Field. If victorious, she would hold five titles simultaneously, further cementing her dominance. Meanwhile, she is scheduled to defend the TBS Championship against Hikaru Shida on the 300th episode of AEW Dynamite, making the TBS title defense one of the most anticipated matches.
Fan Take: Mercedes Mone’s stunning reign as TBS Champion highlights her as a transformative figure in AEW and women’s wrestling, showcasing the rise of new talent and storylines. Her upcoming challenges and record-breaking success promise to elevate AEW’s women’s division and bring fresh excitement to the sport.
