Mercedes Martinez returned to AEW on the final episode of Dynamite in 2021.
The former WWE talent appeared in disguise to attack Thunder Rosa during the TBS tournament semi-final match leading to Jade Cargill hitting Jaded and advancing to the final.
After the match, Martinez revealed herself and attacked Rosa alongside Cargill.
Tony Khan posted a graphic noting that Martinez is “All Elite”.
Welcome to @AEW, @RealMMartinez!
Mercedes Martinez is #allelite#AEWDynamite pic.twitter.com/kDpXtnqyBv
— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) December 30, 2021
Martinez is a 21-year veteran and previously wrestled for AEW as part of the Casino Battle Royale at All Out in August 2019. She wrestled on one episode of AEW Dark in October 2019 teaming with Big Swole against Allie & Sadie Gibbs.
Martinez went to WWE at the beginning of 2020 where she was assigned to NXT and was released this past August among the mass cuts throughout the year.
Martinez recently lost to Thunder Rosa at a Warrior Wrestling event earlier this month for the promotion’s women’s title.