Brief
Mercedes Moné retains AEW Women’s World Title over Thekla at WrestleDream
Moné used a mask attack and the Moné Maker to secure the win after Thekla’s counter‑pin attempt.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Mercedes Moné defeated Thekla to retain the AEW Women’s World Championship at WrestleDream on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2026, Bleacher Report said.
What happened
Near the match’s climax, Moné struck Thekla with her mask, then attempted the Mone Maker before Thekla rolled her up for a pin. Moné escaped a Blackout attempt, countered with the Moné Maker, and secured the victory.
What the reports add
The article notes Moné first won the title in August at All In by beating Willow Nightingale, suffered a broken nose that sidelined her for a month, and returned on Sept. 30 Dynamite in a tribute show for Pac. She later defended the title on Oct. 6 Dynamite’s Grand Slam France edition against Queen Aminata.
What was said
Bleacher Report described the action without quoting anyone directly.
How it came about
After Thekla earned a No. 1 contender spot by beating Nightingale, she faced Moné at WrestleDream, fulfilling a long‑awaited clash that had been delayed by Nightingale’s earlier title win.
Key facts
- Mercedes Moné retained the AEW Women’s World Championship at WrestleDream. (bleacherreport.com)
- Thekla attempted a pin after Moné’s Mone Maker, but Moné countered with a Moné Maker for the win. (bleacherreport.com)
- Moné first won the title in August at All In by defeating Willow Nightingale. (bleacherreport.com)
- Moné suffered a broken nose that kept her out for a month before returning on Sept. 30 Dynamite. (bleacherreport.com)
- Moné defended the title on Oct. 6 Dynamite’s Grand Slam France edition against Queen Aminata. (bleacherreport.com)
Sources
- [1] bleacherreport.com — originally reported as “Mercedes Mone Beats Thekla to Retain AEW Women's World Title at WrestleDream 2026”
