Mercedes Moné Triumphs at AEW Forbidden Door, Secures Title Shot
WHO:
Fox News - Maya World defeated Skye Blue and Athena to reach the final match against Moné.
Sportskeeda - Mercedes Moné is 34 years old.
Fox News - Maya World built momentum going into the match after the devastating loss of her brother.
Fox News - Mercedes Moné, Maya World, Thekla
Sportskeeda - Mercedes Moné, Maya World, Thekla
WHAT:
Fox News - Moné's victory in the Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament marks the first time any AEW wrestler has won the Owen Cup twice in back-to-back years.
Sportskeeda - Moné will face Thekla for the AEW Women's World Championship at Wembley Stadium.
Fox News - Moné is the first AEW wrestler to win the Owen Cup twice, achieving this feat in back-to-back years.
Fox News - Mercedes Moné won the Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament for a second time.
Fox News - Moné defeated Maya World in the final match.
Fox News - Moné will challenge Thekla for the AEW Women's World Championship at All In.
Sportskeeda - Moné won the 2026 Women's Owen Hart Cup.
WHERE:
Sportskeeda - The match against Thekla will take place at Wembley Stadium.
Fox News - The event took place in San Jose, California.
WHEN:
Fox News - Moné will challenge Thekla for the AEW Women's World Championship at All In: London in August.
Sportskeeda - The match against Thekla is scheduled for August.
Fox News - The match occurred on June 28, 2026.
Fox News - Moné will challenge for the title at All In: London in August.
WHY:
Fox News - Moné aims to prove her status as one of the best pro wrestlers by winning the tournament again after previously coming up short against Toni Storm for the AEW World Women’s Championship.
Sportskeeda - Moné aims to win the AEW Women's World Championship after previously coming up short against Toni Storm.
Fox News - Moné aimed to prove her status as one of the best pro wrestlers by winning the tournament again.
HOW:
Sportskeeda - Moné's victory in the tournament was characterized by her ability to withstand Maya World's hard-hitting moves and execute a backstabber into a crossface for the win.
Fox News - Maya World executed complicated pinning combinations and hard-hitting moves during the match.
Fox News - Moné defeated Maya World by making her tap out after hitting a backstabber into a crossface.
Fox News - Maya World executed a sunset flip powerbomb onto the floor and a springboard moonsault during the match.
(UPDATED June 30, 2026 04:19 UTC)
Moné has made history by winning the Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament, becoming the first AEW wrestler to claim the Owen Cup twice in consecutive years. In the final match, Maya World defeated Skye Blue and Athena to secure her spot against Moné, who will now challenge Thekla for the AEW Women's World Championship at All In: London in August. Moné is determined to solidify her reputation as one of the top pro wrestlers by winning this tournament again, especially after her previous loss to Toni Storm for the AEW World Women’s Championship.
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Mercedes Moné, who is 34 years old, is set to face Thekla for the AEW Women's World Championship at Wembley Stadium this August. Moné aims to secure the title after previously falling short against Toni Storm, and her recent victory in the tournament showcased her resilience as she withstood Maya World's hard-hitting moves and executed a backstabber into a crossface for the win. The highly anticipated match will take place at the iconic Wembley Stadium, drawing excitement from fans around the world.