Mercedes Mone Believes AEW Should Prioritize It’s Own Brand Over Closing the Gap with WWE

Mercedes Mone left WWE in 2022 due to creative differences with Vince McMahon and would eventually make her way to NJPW before officially signing with AEW. Many fans feel AEW and WWE are at war but Mone believes AEW should focus on themselves instead of trying to chase after WWE.

Mercedes Mone, who made the switch from WWE to AEW, shared her thoughts on the differences between the two organizations during her appearance on The Breakfast Club. She pointed out that AEW is still relatively new, having only been established for five years, while WWE has a rich history spanning over 30 years.

Mone believes that instead of trying to catch up to WWE, AEW should concentrate on its own unique strengths. She stated that AEW is a place where top wrestlers from around the world showcase their talents, which sets it apart. According to her, there isn’t a need for AEW to close any gaps; the focus should be on continuing to stand out as its own brand.

“I don’t know what it means to close the gap. I feel like it’s always gonna be a weird competition, but AEW’s only been around for five years. WWE has been around for 30-plus. I don’t know what kind of gap you can close with that, with such a big gap of someone who’s been around for so long. I think AEW just has to keep on being its own brand and being AEW and being where the best wrestle. That’s our slogan, and that’s where, legit, the greatest wrestlers are signed there, the best performers are signed there, and you get to see that every week on TBS and TNT. We have the greatest performers from all over the world, and I think that’s just what makes us different. I don’t think there’s any gap that we have to close. I think we just have to keep on standing out and being our own brand.”

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Mercedes Mone also bragged about AEW Dynamite beating out WCW. Regardless, we will have to wait and see whether AEW will actually focus on their own product instead of worrying about WWE.

What do you think of what Mercedes Mone had to say? Do you believe her advice is the way AEW should conduct its business? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!