— Mercedes Moné Varnado (@MercedesVarnado) March 13, 2024

Mone’s signing with AEW has been heavily rumored over the last few weeks. AEW President Tony Khan announced the official “Big Business” branding of “Dynamite” in Boston at the beginning of February, further fueling the rumors that Mone had signed with the company. She reportedly has been under contract since “at least early January.” There were also reports on Wednesday that WWE stars Bayley and Naomi, two of Mone’s best friends, were also spotted in Boston ahead of “Big Business.” Following a serious ankle injury she sustained in May 2023 in the finals of the NJPW Strong Women’s Championship tournament, Mone has been training hard to get into ring shape alongside the likes of Tyler Breeze and Shawn Spears, as well as with trainers at the Los Angeles NJPW dojo.