AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Mone is living her best life—and she’s leaving the haters in the dust. Speaking to The Takedown on SI, the wrestling superstar opened up about how she’s risen above the constant noise from critics and trolls online.
“Oh, things don’t get to me at all anymore (laughs),” Mone said with confidence. “I learned a long time ago to not let words affect me, because the internet used to affect me so much. Just the littlest things… would ruin my whole day.”
Mone, who has been a polarizing figure since her Sasha Banks days in WWE, said she’s mastered the art of tuning out the negativity. She pointed out that there’s no way to know who’s behind the keyboard, and honestly, she doesn’t care.
“We have no idea who is on the other side of the keyboard,” Mone explained. “I don’t know if these are bots. I don’t know if it’s someone who looks like you. I don’t know if it’s a witch or rat or whoever, but at the end of the day, I don’t care what you have to say about me.”
Despite the critics, Mone knows her name staying in people’s mouths is proof she’s doing something right. “Whether people love me or hate me, hearing them talk about me at all… that’s the best feeling in the world.”
Mercedes Mone has cemented herself as a dominant force in AEW, and her message is clear: she’s unstoppable.
Love her or hate her, Mercedes Mone is out here thriving, proving she’s unbothered by online drama and living rent-free in the minds of her critics. Whether she’s dominating the ring or shutting down haters with her unshakable confidence, one thing’s for sure—Mone isn’t just surviving; she’s thriving, and she’s not looking back.
What do you think of Mercedes Mone’s bold stance on criticism? Are the haters fueling her fire, or do you think it’s just part of the game? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.