Mercedes Mone Reflects on Iron Woman Match with Charlotte Flair After MJF-Ospreay Classic

One big thing: Mercedes Mone recalls ‘special’ WWE Iron Woman match

Following MJF and Will Ospreay’s 60-minute classic at AEW Dynamite 250, Mercedes Mone (formerly Sasha Banks) shared her thoughts on lengthy matches, reflecting on her own experience in WWE.

• Mone competed in a 30-minute Iron Woman match against Charlotte Flair at WWE Roadblock 2016
• The match actually lasted about 42 minutes, going over the planned time
• Mone also participated in the first-ever women’s Royal Rumble, lasting 53 minutes

Why it matters

Long matches are rare in modern wrestling, making Mone’s insights valuable for understanding the physical and mental challenges wrestlers face in these epic encounters.

Mone’s perspective

In her Mone Mag newsletter, the current TBS Champion shared:

• “Every time I was done, the only thing I wanted to do was to do more”
• “I knew the match with Charlotte was going to be so special”
• “In addition to the storytelling and wrestling, you need someone with stamina – or at least I do — and Charlotte has it and then some”

What’s next

Mercedes Mone is set to defend her TBS Championship against Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. on August 25 at AEW All In.

The bottom line

Mone’s reflections offer a unique insight into the world of long-form wrestling matches, highlighting the physical demands and the special chemistry required between opponents.

What do you think about long matches in professional wrestling? Are they more engaging or do they risk losing the audience’s attention? Share your thoughts in the comments below!