AEW's Mercedes Moné lashes out at a fan after losing her title

At NJPW Resurgence, we saw AEW star Mercedes Moné in action, but her fiery encounter with a fan in the aftermath is what's making headlines.

In a losing effort, the CEO defended the NJPW STRONG Women’s Championship in a Triple-Threat bout against AZM and Mina Shirakawa, eventually losing her title to AZM. The match ended when AZM rolled up Shirakawa for the win, moments after Moné had been knocked out of the ring. Crucially, she wasn't pinned. After the match, Moné had an unexpected encounter with a fan.

As the TBS champion was taking photos with fans after the event with a few ones, one fan commented, “Hate to see you lose.” The statement struck a nerve as Moné shot back, “I didn’t lose,” and turned to other fans, asking, “Did I get pinned?"

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Despite the loss and apparent emotional outburst, the CEO still holds two championships, and if all goes well for her, she might add the AEW Women's World Championship to her collection.

AEW star Mercedes Moné gives strong emotional reaction after title loss

Before her tense exchange with a fan made waves online, AEW star Mercedes Moné had already shown signs of emotional distress following her title loss at NJPW Resurgence. During her NJPW STRONG Women’s Championship title defense, Moné was knocked out of the ring just moments before AZM secured the win by pinning Mina Shirakawa. Although the CEO wasn't the one who was pinned, the result didn’t sit well with her.

Ringside footage from the event showed Moné visibly upset, with her body language and expressions hinting at how deeply the outcome affected her. Moné's in-ring character has always portrayed a fierce competitive spirit, and her reaction could have been an extension of the same.

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Karan Raj is a senior writer in Sportskeeda's AEW division. He holds an engineering degree from Manipal University, but his passion for sports motivated him to pursue an MSc in Sports Business from the University of Liverpool. Karan has been in the sports marketing industry for the past seven years.

As a lifelong WWE fan and enthusiast of wrestling entertainment, he has always been drawn to the industry's unique blend of sports and storytelling. Karan was introduced to the business by his elder sister when he was 10 years old.

Before assuming his current role at Sportskeeda, Karan worked for several reputable organizations, such as Ting Works LLP and Sportz Interactive, wearing different hats. He also wrote the anthem of UP Rudras, a hockey team that played in the Hockey India League. Karan conducts thorough research while writing articles and only relies on credible sources for information.

Karan's favorite pro wrestler is Seth Rollins. He admires The Visionary's versatility as a performer and his ability to play both heel and babyface characters to perfection. Besides Rollins, Karan looks up to Roman Reigns for his storytelling skills and ability to captivate audiences.

In AEW, he enjoys watching Will Ospreay compete inside the ring. Karan loves The Aerial Assassin's technical in-ring ability and athleticism. If Karan could go back to the Attitude Era, he would combine forces with Jericho and promise to elevate his career to the same level as The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.When not writing about pro wrestling, Karan loves to play and watch football. It is a huge part of his life.

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