Mercedes Moné is committed to staying in Japan.
This Sunday, Mercedes Moné will have her second defense of the IWGP Women’s Championship. She’ll be defending against Mayu Iwatani at STARDOM’s All Star Grand Queendom event.
Ahead of the show, Moné was interviewed by Sports Illustrated’s Justin Barrasso and she touched on the rumors and reports of her NJPW/STARDOM deal being up after the forthcoming date. She said the rumors are far from the truth.
The rumors are so far from the truth. If it’s not coming from me or my voice, then how does anyone else know my business? None of it is true unless it is coming from me. It’s just a reminder that I’m a conversation starter.
The IWGP Women’s Champion went on to add to Japan is her second home. She’s committed to staying there and making history.
This is my new home. I’m embracing the way of life. I’m riding the train, I’m eating the food. I’m not here for a quick second. I have a kitchen in my apartment, but when I go out, I’m eating yakiniku. It’s this amazing barbecue. I’ve been enjoying everything. The pancakes are amazing too.
This has become my second home. And I’m committed to staying here to make history.
Elsewhere in the conversation, Mercedes spoke about the differences between Japan and the U.S. as it relates to her experience with freedom in pro wrestling. She would go on to state that she’s not in her prime yet.
In the United States, you’re told what to do, what to say and how to say it. Here, I’m creating every single moment. I feel so free. I’ve never been this confident. And it is significant to me because I’m inspiring people to follow their dreams. I don’t take that responsibility.
I’m not even in my prime yet. I’m just getting started. I’m finally getting to create the magic I’ve always wanted to create. My ideas aren’t being limited and I’m not constantly hearing no or that matches are being cut short. I’m not going to hold back.
On the All Star Grand Queendom card is the World of STARDOM Championship match. The reigning champion Giulia expressed interest in a double title match against Mercedes.
