Mercedes Mone and Willow Nightingale Reflect on Their First Encounter Ahead of AEW All In

Willow Nightingale, the AEW Women's World Champion, and her upcoming challenger, Mercedes Mone, reminisced about their first encounter during a NJPW STRONG Women's Championship match in May 2023. This match marked a significant moment for both wrestlers, as it resulted in Mone sustaining a serious ankle injury and Nightingale becoming the inaugural champion.

The injury has been a pivotal point in Mone's career and has intensified her rivalry with Nightingale. In a recent conversation, Nightingale expressed gratitude towards Mone for the match, acknowledging that it altered her career path, despite recognizing that she capitalized on Mone's injury during the bout.

Mone recounted the painful experience of her injury and the subsequent recovery, noting that she felt abandoned as Nightingale celebrated her victory online. As they prepare for their fourth match against each other at Wembley Stadium, both wrestlers are focused on the stakes, with the AEW Women's World Championship on the line.