Mercedes Mone: Toni Storm was the ‘main reason’ I watched Dynamite before joining AEW

Mercedes Mone is a huge fan of Toni Storm and her “Timeless” character.

In this week’s Mone Mag, the TBS Champion congratulated Storm for being ranked first on Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Women’s 250 this year. Mone credited Storm for being the main reason she watched Dynamite every week before joining AEW.

“I want to give Toni Storm a standing ovation. To see Toni Storm on the Cover of PWI was incredible. She has been killing it these past couple of years, transforming into this incredible character,” Mone wrote. “I’m not afraid to admit it, but before I even signed with AEW, the main reason I watched AEW Dynamite every single week was largely to see Toni. Her recognition as #1 in the PWI 250 is SO well deserved.”

Rounding out the top 10 after Storm were Jordynne Grace, Rhea Ripley, Maika, Stephanie Vaquer, Sareee, Bayley, Willow Nightingale, Mariah May, and Athena. Mone — who spent a significant amount of time on the shelf with an ankle injury — was not ranked on the PWI list this year due to not having enough matches.

“Four of the top ten talent in the PWI 250 are AEW Superstars. Toni Storm, Willow Nightingale, Mariah May and Athena. I whole heartedly agree with their picks. And I’ll say this is yet another reason why I chose to come to AEW,” Mone added.

“Unfortunately, I didn’t make the list this year, as I was one match short of being eligible! Don’t get me wrong. It totally sucks to be one match short, but I’m definitely coming for that title next year. We all know by now that wrestling match outcomes are predetermined. That being the case, you’d think rankings of this kind would mean less. They don’t make or break me, or a wrestler, in my opinion, but it does feel nice to be recognized.”

Mone retained her TBS Championship against Queen Aminata on Dynamite last night.

Storm has been on hiatus from AEW programming since dropping the Women’s World Championship to Mariah May at All In. She recently had three matches for Stardom and is set to make her CMLL debut this Friday night, facing La Catalina. A Storm vs. May rematch will likely take place when Storm returns to AEW.

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