Wrestling NewsDuring a recent interview, Mercedes Moné discussed her career path and what she views as key moments in the evolution of women’s wrestling.
During the late 90’s and 2000’s, women’s wrestling featured shorter matches and specific stipulations, such as “bra and panties matches.” Moné was part of a group of performers in WWE’s NXT brand who were featured in longer, main-event style matches.
A Childhood Dream
Speaking with MVP and Dwayne Swayze on the Marking Out podcast, Moné described her lifelong goal of becoming a wrestler. She recalled her mother’s initial apprehension after seeing the types of matches women were competing in at the time.
“That’s crazy to think that. I’ve since I was 10 years old, I knew wrestling was my calling, my self purpose, my everything. And I always told my
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