One big thing: Mercedes Mone expresses mixed feelings about AEW All Out’s violent content
In her “Mone Mag” newsletter, AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Mone shared her thoughts on the recent AEW All Out 2024 event, praising the overall quality while expressing concern about the level of violence.
Key takeaways:
• Mone called the event “extremely violent,” particularly Bryan Danielson’s match
• She acknowledged the appeal of extreme content to certain fans
• Mone emphasized the importance of wrestler health and longevity
• She praised the Kris Statlander vs. Willow Nightingale street fight as the show-stealer
Mone’s perspective:
• “All Out was extremely violent, and honestly, Daniel Bryan’s stuff was tough to watch. I have mixed emotions.”
• “When done right, that kind of stuff can tear a roof off like Daniel’s did. However, I wouldn’t want my brother Joshua to watch stuff like that, or kids, for that matter.”
• “Personally, I’m at a place careerwise where I’d like to avoid extreme matches – unless it’s a true big value add to the company.”
Why it matters:
Mone’s comments highlight the ongoing debate in professional wrestling about the balance between appealing to hardcore fans and maintaining a family-friendly product. As a top star in AEW, her perspective carries weight and could influence future decisions about content and match types.
By the numbers:
• AEW All Out 2024 featured 11 matches, including Mone’s successful TBS Championship defense against Hikaru Shida
• The event was AEW’s 5th annual All Out pay-per-view
The bottom line:
While Mone praised AEW’s overall product quality, her concerns about extreme violence reflect a broader industry conversation about wrestler safety and audience demographics.
What do you think about the level of violence in modern professional wrestling? Is it necessary for the product’s success, or should promotions dial it back? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
