Mercedes Mone Fires Back at Jonathan Coachman’s AEW Criticism

One big thing: AEW’s Mercedes Mone responds to former WWE personality Jonathan Coachman’s criticism

Mercedes Mone, AEW TBS Champion, addressed recent comments made by Jonathan Coachman, former WWE Raw general manager, during her weekly Mone Mag segment.

• Coachman criticized Mone’s perceived arrogance in AEW and her microphone skills.
• Mone dismissed the criticism, stating she’s “used to it” after a decade in the industry.
• She suggested her name generates news and drives clicks, implying this contributes to her high earnings.

What they’re saying

• Coachman: “She’s terrible on the microphone” and Tony Khan is “exposing her” in AEW.
• Mone: “I am kind of annoyed with all these dumb old dudes in wrestling coming at me.”
• Mone: “They can keep talking about me, whether negatively or positively. It reminds me that I must be doing something right.”

Why it matters

This exchange highlights the ongoing scrutiny faced by high-profile wrestlers transitioning between promotions. It also underscores the power dynamics and gender issues still prevalent in professional wrestling.

By the numbers

• Mone debuted in AEW in May 2023
• She holds 2 championships: AEW TBS and NJPW Strong Women’s titles
• All In at Wembley Stadium on August 25 has a capacity of 90,000

What’s next

Mone is set to defend her AEW TBS Championship against Dr. Britt Baker, DMD at AEW’s All In event on August 25 at Wembley Stadium.

Do you think Mercedes Mone’s success in AEW justifies her confidence, or does Coachman have a point? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.