Sasha Banks is no more as she parted ways with WWE last year and a few weeks ago she introduced the world to Mercedes Mone when she made her big NJPW debut at Wrestle Kingdom 17. Mercedes Mone confronted Kairi and she made it clear that she wants the IWGP Women’s Championship.
Recently Mercedes Mone spoke to NJPW’s website about the reaction to her debut, and she noted that she was immediately treated with respect from the staff and the women at Wrestle Kingdom.
“Meeting the staff and the women at Wrestle Kingdom, there was a lot of respect and acceptance right off the bat. That meant so much to me. I met a few of the STARDOM wrestlers already from coming to Japan and training with them- I always try to hop around a lot of dojos and learn from a lot of people when I’m there.”
“I feel like doing that earns some respect I hope. I can only show the respect that I have for them, and the passion that they have for wrestling is the same that I do. I’m, not nervous, I’m excited to earn more respect from the fans and the other Japanese women. But then, if I don’t get it, hey, I’m the ‘CEO’ not them, so it doesn’t really matter (laughs).”
Mercedes Mone will challenge Kairi for the IWGP Women’s Championship at NJPW Battle in the Valley on Saturday, February 18. Stay tuned for more updates as they become available.
