Mercedes Mone Celebrates Women’s Wrestling Legacy at Queen of the Ring Premiere

One Big Thing

AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Mone attended the Los Angeles premiere of “Queen of the Ring,” a biographical film about women’s wrestling pioneer Mildred Burke, showing support for the project she was originally slated to participate in before injury.

Key Details

• The premiere brought together wrestlers and actors to celebrate Burke’s groundbreaking legacy
• Current wrestling stars Toni Storm, Kamille, and Naomi appear in the film
• Mone wore a 90s-inspired black dress with an updo, channeling Pamela Anderson
• Several AEW colleagues, including Christopher Daniels and Harley Cameron, also attended

Direct Quote

“Let’s be real: women have always had to work ten times harder than men to get noticed in this industry. And when you look back at Mildred Burke’s era—wow! It was a whole different ballgame,” Mone shared in her “Mone Mag” newsletter.

Why It Matters

The film highlights the crucial role of pioneering women wrestlers who paved the way for today’s stars. Its premiere brings together multiple generations of performers, showcasing the evolution and growing prominence of women’s wrestling.

What’s Next

Mone will defend her TBS Championship against Momo Watanabe at AEW Revolution in Los Angeles.

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