Former WWE champion makes it clear that she’s not Mercedes Mone’s friend

A former WWE champion was recently seen at an event with Mercedes Mone outside All Elite Wrestling. However, the star has outright said that Mone and she are not friends.

Former NXT Women's Champion Athena, formerly known as Ember Moon in the WWE, recently hosted an all-women's wrestling showcase called "Who Runs The World" for MPX wrestling. In one particular segment on the show, The Fallen Goddess was seen dancing with Mercedes Mone, who was also in attendance. Moreover, the two stars had earlier made a TikTok together after getting the better of their Forbidden Door opponents on the latest edition of Dynamite.

Later, a fan shared a clip of them dancing on X/Twitter and called the two stars besties. However, The Fallen Goddess quickly shut down the fan's claim and made it clear that they were not.

"We aren't!!!" Athena wrote.

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Athena brutally trolled former WWE star ahead of Forbidden Door 2025

At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2025, Athena will challenge former WWE NXT star Toni Storm for her AEW Women's World Championship. Athena will be cashing in her contract that she earned at All In: Texas by winning the Women's Casino Gauntlet Match.

Ahead of the PPV, the two women have had multiple run-ins over the last two weeks. However, the reigning ROH Women's World Champion got the upper hand on Storm at the most recent edition of AEW Dynamite, where she blindsided Storm and took her out. Following the attack, exclusive backstage footage was released, which showed the Fallen Goddess mocking the "timeless" one by copying her persona. Athena also had a bold message for Storm.

"I am here, your forever ROH Champion... It's time for a new era to reign. Because Toni, we are sick and tired of you and it's time for something new, something fresh, something me," Athena said.

With Forbidden Door just two weeks away, it will be interesting to see how the feud between Athena and Storm develops before their impending showdown.

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Karan Raj is a senior writer in Sportskeeda's AEW division. He holds an engineering degree from Manipal University, but his passion for sports motivated him to pursue an MSc in Sports Business from the University of Liverpool. Karan has been in the sports marketing industry for the past seven years.

As a lifelong WWE fan and enthusiast of wrestling entertainment, he has always been drawn to the industry's unique blend of sports and storytelling. Karan was introduced to the business by his elder sister when he was 10 years old.

Before assuming his current role at Sportskeeda, Karan worked for several reputable organizations, such as Ting Works LLP and Sportz Interactive, wearing different hats. He also wrote the anthem of UP Rudras, a hockey team that played in the Hockey India League. Karan conducts thorough research while writing articles and only relies on credible sources for information.

Karan's favorite pro wrestler is Seth Rollins. He admires The Visionary's versatility as a performer and his ability to play both heel and babyface characters to perfection. Besides Rollins, Karan looks up to Roman Reigns for his storytelling skills and ability to captivate audiences.

In AEW, he enjoys watching Will Ospreay compete inside the ring. Karan loves The Aerial Assassin's technical in-ring ability and athleticism. If Karan could go back to the Attitude Era, he would combine forces with Jericho and promise to elevate his career to the same level as The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.When not writing about pro wrestling, Karan loves to play and watch football. It is a huge part of his life.

He is also a massive fan of tennis and is learning to play the sport. Apart from sports, he also knows how to play the ukulele.

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