Below are some top WWE, AEW & NJPW news stories of the day, involving Mercedes Mone, Jesse Ventura, Triple H & Kevin Owens.
• At Strong Style Evolved, Mercedes Mone defeated Hazuki to retain the NJPW STRONG Women’s Championship.
After her win, Mone challenged Mina Shirakawa in a “Title For Title” match at Wrestle Dynasty with the NJPW STRONG Women’s Title & Rev Pro Undisputed British Women’s Title on the line.
If Mercedes goes on to win this match, then she’ll become a triple champion, as she currently holds the AEW TBS Women’s Championship as well.
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Mercedes tweeted the following about this upcoming match:
“My dream to wrestle in the Tokyo Dome is about to come true #wrestledynasty”
WATCH: Mercedes Mone / Sasha Banks’ Buns Accidentally Exposed In AEW:
• Jesse “The Body” Ventura has returned to WWE, signing a Legends deal largely to secure his children’s future.
In an interview with the New York Post, the 73-year-old Hall of Famer revealed:
“I did it selfishly for my kids. I want to position it where if anybody makes money off my name, I want my kids to have a piece of it.”
The deal ensures Ventura’s legacy and family will benefit from his storied career as a wrestler and commentator. His comeback includes calling four Saturday Night’s Main Event specials per year.
• After Saturday Night’s Main Event went off the air, Kevin Owens attacked Cody Rhodes, which led to Triple H confronting Owens.
Dr. Chris Featherstone reported the following about HHH getting physical with Owens:
“I was informed that Triple H’s physical involvement following Kevin Owens’s post-match attack on Cody Rhodes at SNME is only to elevate Owens as a heel, and the Cody/Owens feud is slated to continue. A Triple H in-ring return is not in the plans at this time.”
