Mercedes Mone praises AEW for creative freedom enhancing her performances
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Mercedes Mone, formerly known as Sasha Banks, shared her success in AEW during an interview on August 29, 2026. She highlighted the creative freedom she enjoys in the promotion, attributing it to her best performances to date. Mone described how this freedom allows her to design matches and collaborate without fear of rejection. Despite her antagonistic character on-screen, she acknowledged the talent of her fellow women wrestlers, which motivates her to perform at her best.
- •Mone credits AEW's creative freedom for her recent success.
- •She feels this environment allows her to perform at her peak.
- •Mone praises the talent in AEW's Women's Division.
- •Her history as Sasha Banks adds to her credibility in AEW.
- •The interview was conducted on August 29, 2026.
- 7:00 PMWrestling Inc — Mercedes Mone Says Creative Freedom In AEW Has Allowed For Career-Best Performances
"Mercedes Mone credits creative freedom for her AEW success.
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