Mercedes Mon added another championship to her growing legacy at Wrestle Dynasty 2025, defeating Mina Shirakawa to become the Rev Pro Undisputed British Womens Champion while retaining her New Japan Strong Womens Championship. But behind the scenes, Mon was fighting an internal battle that almost overshadowed her monumental achievement.
In her latest newsletter, Mon opened up about the intense emotions she experienced leading up to the match, revealing she suffered a panic attack on the morning of the event.
The high stakes and personal pressure weighed heavily on Mon, who credited her trainer Kev with helping her navigate her anxiety.
Mons anxiety stemmed from her desire to exceed expectations on every level. I didnt want to let the promoters down. I didnt want to let the fans down. I didnt want to let Mina down, she explained. I especially, and as always, didnt want to let the women wrestlers of today AND tomorrow down.
Despite her struggles, Mons performance at Wrestle Dynasty captivated fans and reaffirmed her status as a trailblazer in womens wrestling. After the match, Mon set her sights on an even bigger goal: headlining the Tokyo Dome. My new dream has begun again. My current goal is to have a match in the main event at the Tokyo Dome, she declared at the post-match press conference.
Mercedes Mons raw honesty about her struggles leading up to Wrestle Dynasty only underscores the incredible heart she brings to the ring. While fans celebrated her historic victory, her candid revelation about battling a panic attack adds an entirely new layer to her achievement. Mon isnt just chasing dreams; shes breaking barriers and proving why shes a force to be reckoned with in the wrestling world. Whats next for The CEO? Only time will tell, but if one things clear, its that Mon is determined to keep rewriting the playbook.
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