Tony Khan Reveals Mercedes Moné Injury Changed AEW All Out Plans
Tony Khan Reveals Mercedes Moné Injury Changed AEW All Out Plans. AEW President Tony Khan has confirmed that Mercedes Moné’s injury changed the company’s original plans for AEW All Out, with the AEW Women’s World Champion now expected to return to in-ring competition next month. Khan discussed Moné’s status during the AEW All Out media call, explaining that he is “almost certain” she will be back next month and that this remains the plan for the current AEW Women’s World Championship picture.
Moné was originally expected to be part of AEW’s plans following her victory at All In London, but her injury prevented her from being cleared for the upcoming All Out pay-per-view. AEW subsequently announced that she would not compete at the September 26 event, instead moving her next championship defense to WrestleDream in October. (Cageside Seats)
Tony Khan Confirms Mercedes Moné’s Injury Changed All Out Plans
During the All Out media call, Tony Khan addressed the situation surrounding Mercedes Moné and acknowledged that her injury had an impact on AEW’s original plans for the pay-per-view.
Khan stated that he is almost certain Moné will be back next month, adding that this is the plan for the current AEW Women’s World Champion. His comments provide an important update because Moné’s absence from All Out had already created a significant change to the women’s division heading into one of AEW’s biggest events of the year.
The timing of the injury is particularly important because Moné had recently captured the AEW Women’s World Championship. Rather than immediately moving forward with another title defense at All Out, AEW chose to keep the championship with Moné while determining her next challenger.
The company had already publicly acknowledged that Moné was not medically cleared to compete at All Out because of a broken nose suffered when she won the championship at All In London. (Cageside Seats)
Mercedes Moné Will Miss AEW All Out
Mercedes Moné’s absence means AEW All Out will take place without the reigning Women’s World Champion wrestling on the card.
AEW announced on Dynamite that Moné would not be cleared for the pay-per-view. The decision also established a different direction for the women’s championship heading into October.
Instead of defending her championship at All Out, Moné is scheduled to return to action at AEW WrestleDream on October 17, where she will defend the AEW Women’s World Championship against the winner of the All Out match between Willow Nightingale and Thekla. (Cageside Seats)
That means All Out still plays a major role in determining the next chapter of Moné’s championship reign. While the champion herself will be absent, her future challenger will be decided in Chicago.
The change also gives AEW an opportunity to build anticipation around Moné’s eventual return rather than rushing her back before she is cleared.
Willow Nightingale vs. Thekla Determines Moné’s Next Challenger
With Moné unable to compete, AEW booked Willow Nightingale vs. Thekla at All Out with a future AEW Women’s World Championship opportunity at stake.
The match gives both wrestlers a direct route toward Moné’s championship at WrestleDream.
Thekla and Willow had already been involved in the developing championship picture before Moné’s injury changed the All Out plans. AEW’s decision effectively transforms their All Out match into a No. 1 contender-style encounter, with the winner earning the opportunity to face Moné when the champion returns. (SI)
For Moné, this means she can remain part of the story without having to wrestle at All Out. The champion’s eventual return can then be built around the wrestler who emerges from the Chicago showdown.
The situation also keeps the AEW Women’s World Championship active on the pay-per-view despite the champion’s absence.
Tony Khan Provides Confidence About Mercedes Moné’s Return
Tony Khan’s latest comments provide a stronger indication of AEW’s intended timeline for Moné’s comeback.
Rather than giving a vague estimate, Khan said he is almost certain that she will be back next month. He also emphasized that this is the plan, suggesting AEW currently expects Moné to return in time for the October WrestleDream event.
However, the wording remains important. Khan did not present the return as an absolute medical guarantee. Moné still needs to be cleared to compete, meaning her health and recovery ultimately determine whether the planned WrestleDream championship defense can take place as scheduled.
For now, though, AEW’s direction is clear: Moné will sit out All Out, while her next challenger is decided in Chicago.
What Mercedes Moné’s Absence Means for AEW All Out
Moné missing All Out represents one of the more notable changes to AEW’s original plans for the pay-per-view.
The AEW Women’s World Championship will not be defended at All Out, but the division will still have a major championship-related match. Willow Nightingale and Thekla will compete for the opportunity to challenge Moné at WrestleDream, creating an important consequence for the winner.
The situation also makes Moné’s eventual return one of the major stories heading into October. If Khan’s current expectation holds, the AEW Women’s World Champion should be back in action at WrestleDream with her next challenger already determined.
For AEW, the immediate priority is All Out. For Moné, however, the bigger story has now shifted toward her return and the next defense of the AEW Women’s World Championship.
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