Mercedes Moné Reveals Panic Attack Before Wrestle Dynasty Victory

Mercedes Moné added another championship to her growing legacy at Wrestle Dynasty 2025, defeating Mina Shirakawa to become the Rev Pro Undisputed British Women’s Champion while retaining her New Japan Strong Women’s Championship. But behind the scenes, Moné was fighting an internal battle that almost overshadowed her monumental achievement.

In her latest newsletter, Moné opened up about the intense emotions she experienced leading up to the match, revealing she suffered a panic attack on the morning of the event.

“I have nerves and butterflies for all my big matches, but my match at the Tokyo Dome against Mina was somehow different,” Moné wrote. “From the moment I landed in Japan, where I actually bawled my eyes out with both disbelief and gratitude, to the morning of the event, where I had an actual panic attack, making history was the last thing on my mind.”

The high stakes and personal pressure weighed heavily on Moné, who credited her trainer Kev with helping her navigate her anxiety.

“Kev could see my condition on the bus ride and asked, ‘Are you nervous or just excited?’ I replied, ‘Both,’” she shared. “It was my lifelong dream to have a match at this level at the Tokyo Dome, so I was beyond excited. Yet, for all my joy, I was likewise petrified.”

Moné’s anxiety stemmed from her desire to exceed expectations on every level. “I didn’t want to let the promoters down. I didn’t want to let the fans down. I didn’t want to let Mina down,” she explained. “I especially, and as always, didn’t want to let the women wrestlers of today AND tomorrow down.”

Despite her struggles, Moné’s performance at Wrestle Dynasty captivated fans and reaffirmed her status as a trailblazer in women’s wrestling. After the match, Moné set her sights on an even bigger goal: headlining the Tokyo Dome. “My new dream has begun again. My current goal is to have a match in the main event at the Tokyo Dome,” she declared at the post-match press conference.

Mercedes Moné’s raw honesty about her struggles leading up to Wrestle Dynasty only underscores the incredible heart she brings to the ring. While fans celebrated her historic victory, her candid revelation about battling a panic attack adds an entirely new layer to her achievement. Moné isn’t just chasing dreams; she’s breaking barriers and proving why she’s a force to be reckoned with in the wrestling world. What’s next for The CEO? Only time will tell, but if one thing’s clear, it’s that Moné is determined to keep rewriting the playbook.

What do you think about Mercedes Moné’s revelation about her panic attack? Does it make her victory even more impressive? Share your thoughts in the comments below!