Below are some top news stories of the day, involving AEW and Nia Jax.
• Mercedes Mone, who has transitioned successfully from WWE to AEW, continues to thrive amid the ongoing competition between the two companies. This rivalry benefits talent by providing alternative opportunities and potentially higher earnings through bidding wars.
Promoting the upcoming Forbidden Door PPV, Mone spoke with Maggie and Perloff about Becky Lynch possibly joining AEW after her WWE contract recently expired. Mone hinted at wanting Natalya and her husband, TJ Wilson, to join AEW.
Natalya’s WWE contract is nearing expiration, and while negotiations for a new deal are ongoing, there is speculation that Wilson will follow her if she leaves. Both are highly respected for their contributions to the company.
Here’s what the TBS Women’s Champion said:
“I would choose other rumored girls that I’ve heard might be on the free agent list. So I think there’s a lot out there. So I would say the more, the merrier, as long as you’re good. As long as you’re one of the best wrestlers in the world. Come over here because this is where the best wrestle.
I have heard little rumors of a certain girl that I really, really love. I don’t want to name names because if I say their name, then you know the other competition might just want to get them that much quicker.
So, if we have a chance to get her, I would absolutely love her and her husband to be here. But that’s just that… Just go on X or Instagram. I’m sure the fans will figure it out.”
At Forbidden Door this Sunday, the TBS Champion will face NJPW Strong Women’s Champion Stephanie Vaquer in a title-for-title match.
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• On last night’s episode of SmackDown, Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade Cargill vs. Candice LeRae took place, with the winner qualifying for the Women’s Money In The Bank ladder match.
Nia Jax tried to interfere in the match, but Bianca Belair made sure that didn’t happen.
When Nia was coming out, FOX blacked out the screen for a few seconds. It was because a child was showing the middle finger to Jax.
You can watch the uncensored footage below:
Uncensored footage of a child showing the middle finger to Nia Jax on SmackDown, which was censored by FOX (check the left side of the video) pic.twitter.com/LMoAxTbKLr
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