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Mercedes Mone and Willow Nightingale reflect on their history before AEW All In

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 12:09 AM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Mercedes Mone and Willow Nightingale reflect on their history before AEW All In

Summary

Ahead of AEW All In at Wembley Stadium, Willow Nightingale and Mercedes Mone discussed their first encounter in May 2023 during the NJPW STRONG Women's Championship match. That match saw Nightingale become the inaugural champion after Mone suffered a significant ankle injury. Mone expressed feelings of pain and animosity regarding the incident, stating the memories are traumatic, especially seeing Nightingale celebrate her victory. The two competitors will face off again for the AEW Women's World Championship, marking their fourth match against each other.

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Key Details

•Mercedes Mone and Willow Nightingale meet at AEW All In on Sunday.
•Their history dates back to their May 2023 NJPW match.
•Nightingale became the inaugural STRONG Champion after Mone's injury.
•Both wrestlers shared their feelings about the match's impact on their careers.
•The rivalry intensifies as they compete for the AEW Women's World Championship.

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12:09 AMWrestling Inc — Mercedes Mone & Willow Nightingale Look Back On First Meeting Ahead Of AEW All In

What they're saying

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AEW Women's World Champion Willow Nightingale and Mercedes Mone looked back on their first meeting in NJPW ahead of AEW All In at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Daisy Ruth)

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