Mercedes Mone (fka Sasha Banks) has found a new wrestling soulmate in AEW

Mercedes Mone (fka Sasha Banks) is one of the top stars in the professional wrestling industry. A prime reason for her rise to the top has been wrestling against top performers. Now, Mercedes has revealed a new partner in the ring that has made her love the art of in-ring action even more.

In her Newsletter, Mone Mag, the current AEW TBS Champion, reflected on her title match against rising star Kris Statlander. The bout took place at AEW Worlds End Pay-Per-View and was highly praised by fans and critics alike. The CEO retained her title over the challenger while also achieving a major milestone of her own.

Mercedes Mone stated that Statlander pushed her to be better and bring her A-game to their wrestling match. Following their stellar showdown at Worlds End, Mone went on to call Kris her "wrestling soulmate."

"The praise that followed was overwhelming. Fans and peers alike hailed our match as one of the greatest women's bouts of all time. In my heart, I knew that Kris had pushed me to be better, to think creatively, and to fight with everything I had. She's not just a formidable opponent, but I think I've found another wrestling soulmate who challenges me to elevate my game," wrote Mone.

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Mercedes Mone hopes for another showdown with Kris Statlander

In the same newsletter, Mercedes Mone saw her match against Kris Statlander at AEW Worlds End as a celebration of resilience, passion, and the spirit of the professional wrestling business. In the end, Mone claimed that she wanted to put on another stellar and even bigger showdown with Statlander in the future.

"Reflecting on AEW Worlds End, I realize it was more than just a closing chapter for the year; it was a celebration of resilience, passion, and the unyielding spirit of professional wrestling. Kris, I can't wait to step into the ring with you again, and next time—when I'm 100%—the world will witness an even greater showdown."

While it remains to be seen whether another match between Mone and Statlander will happen in AEW, the CEO has a new challenge ahead. She is set to defend the NJPW Strong Women's Title against the popular Mina Shirakawa.

The match is set to take place at NJPW Wrestle Dynasty on January 5 at the Tokyo Dome. With Mercedes Mone coming off a big win against Statlander, she would walk into The Dome with momentum to prove her dominance as a marquee name in the business.