Mercedes Mone updates on broken nose after surgery, returns with mask
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 5:33 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Mercedes Mone, AEW Women's Champion, provided an update on her broken nose sustained during her title match at All In. She confirmed she underwent surgery seven weeks ago, but despite the injury, she continues to compete. Mone returned to action at WrestleDream on October 17, defeating The Toxic Spider while wearing a protective face mask. Mone had missed AEW All Out due to her injury, which allowed Thekla to earn a title shot against her.
- •Mone broke her nose during her match at All In.
- •She had surgery and is still recovering.
- •Mone wore a protective mask during her return.
- •She successfully defended her title at WrestleDream on October 17.
- •Thekla won a contender match during Mone's absence.
- 5:33 PMWrestling Inc — AEW's Mercedes Mone Provides Update On Broken Nose, Says She Had Surgery
"Following her successful title defense at WrestleDream, AEW Women's Champion Mercedes Mone provides an update on her broken nose.
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