Reason Why Mercedes Mone Hasn't Signed With AEW

Jacksonville, December 2 - Mercedes Mone, widely known as Sasha Banks during her lucrative stint in WWE, has amassed considerable wealth in the wrestling world. However, speculations arise about her potential shift from NJPW, as her current contract seems to be nearing its conclusion.

Despite the uncertainty, there is no ongoing discussion within the WWE creative team regarding a potential return for Mercedes Mone. While the door is not entirely closed, recent events, such as CM Punk's surprising return, suggest that possibilities remain open.



As talks circulate about her future, AEW emerges as a potential destination. The prospect of Mercedes Mone joining AEW has garnered significant attention. Even Danhausen expresses a willingness to make great sacrifices if Tony Khan, the head of AEW, secures a deal with her.

Discussing the matter on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer sheds light on AEW's stance on signing Mercedes Mone. Contrary to assumptions, there seems to be a lack of certainty regarding her definitive inclusion in Tony Khan's roster.

“I always thought at the end of the day the reason she didn’t sign with AEW is because it would keep her from going back [to WWE]. I mean, obviously, Tony didn’t bring her to Wembley Stadium without the idea that she was going to sign, you know what I mean? So, he had to think it was close to a deal. What he thinks now?”

“I don’t know. It depends. If she has other aspirations outside of wrestling, you know the positive of AEW is that she can do them and Tony’s not gonna say no. With WWE, they’ll kinda want to be in control of that, but they’ll probably because, because of AEW, and it’s not Vince McMahon, they would probably be a lot more lenient with her than they would have been in the past.

Mercedes Mone has the potential to generate substantial attention for AEW, and Tony Khan possesses ample financial resources to invest in the wrestling promotion. Khan can finance the company from his personal wealth, and the strategic move of bringing in someone of Sasha Banks' caliber aims to attract a broader audience, tapping into viewers who may not have previously engaged with the product. The challenge, however, lies in how Tony Khan strategically utilizes her star power within AEW.

The landscape of WWE has evolved significantly under the leadership of Triple H. CM Punk's recent return underscored this shift, as it came to light that several months ago, Vince McMahon made the decision to bar Punk from backstage during a WWE show. The dynamics within WWE are changing, and with Vince McMahon's reduced involvement in creative decisions, the question arises of whether this shift could influence Sasha Banks' decision to return. Only time will reveal the impact of McMahon's diminishing role on the possibilities of Banks making a comeback to WWE.

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