AEW’s Willow Nightingale on Mercedes Mone Feud: It Was Bananas

One big thing: Willow Nightingale reflects on her high-profile feud with Mercedes Mone

AEW star Willow Nightingale recently opened up about her intense rivalry with Mercedes Mone, calling it one of the biggest moments of her career.

• Nightingale described the experience as “bananas” and emotionally overwhelming.
• The feud stemmed from a 2023 match in New Japan where Mone suffered a leg injury.
• It culminated in a TBS Championship match at AEW’s Double or Nothing event.

Why it matters

This feud marked Mone’s AEW debut and elevated Nightingale’s profile significantly within the company and among fans.

By the numbers

• Nightingale has been wrestling for nearly 10 years.
• The match against Mone was her first high-profile feud in AEW.

What they’re saying

Nightingale on facing Mone: “I don’t think I’ve ever walked into any match with as much of…a ball of everything kind of going on at once.”

The big picture

Despite the heated rivalry, Nightingale expressed respect for Mone:

• She praised Mone’s performance as the TBS Champion.
• Nightingale acknowledged the positive impact the feud had on her career.

What’s next

Nightingale is currently the CMLL Women’s World Champion and involved in a storyline with former friend Kris Statlander.

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