The current ROH Womens TV Champion Red Velvet, called out the AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Mone a few months ago. Since then, nothing seems to have materialized between the two, but it was a bold statement from Velvet.
While speaking with Womens Wrestling Talk, the ROH Womens TV Champion spoke about this moment.
I feel like everyone shoots their shot. So the opportunity presented itself at this last media scrum and I just looked at Tony and I called her out. Im not afraid to get my ass beat. I think some people, Im not saying this about her (Mercedes Mone), Im just saying in general, I just think some people are afraid to get their ass beat or to call somebody out and it not go the way you wanted it to go. Ive been in some fights and like, some fights dont go how you want them to go. My first fight ever, I had no idea how big this girl was until she stepped in front of me and I was like, all right, today might be the day I get my ass beat or I might learn something and my fighting instincts kicked in and I won the fight. I would say she had like two big black eyes and I didnt. So that was a really big learning experience. So I was like, Im gonna shoot my shot. Like why? Who would not want to go against Mercedes Mone? I think people were like coming after me like, you want this match for clout? For clout? I want this match because Im that good and I want her to know that. (Transcript: Fightful)
Velvet is certainly still willing to fight with Mercedes, but she doesnt want to put her championship on the line. Maybe in a Title for Title though?
No, because personally, like, Ill chase her around all day, every day until she sees me. So its not even a put the title for the title. But Im not afraid of a loss, honestly. She has something that Ive personally wanted before she was even in this company, and thats the TBS title. That should have been mine. That night, that should have been mine. I know in my heart. But that night, I hurt my knee, and honestly, mentally, it was for the best. I was not all there. So theres a reason why I didnt have it, but like Ive been chasing that TBS title since before I was in the tournament when the title was introduced. You think Im not going to come back around for something that should be mine? I wouldnt mind doing a title for title, but I just dont think its like a one match thing with her because like shes one of the best. So Im also a student of the game. If its not for me, the cards are not for me, then Im going to learn something hopefully really well from that match and all you could do is go above and grow. I think too many people Im not one to be like, I lost, its the end of the world. Ive taken a lot of Ls, but theres certain lessons that you learn from taking Ls, and if you never take Ls, then baby, you got a weakness too. Youre not untouchable, because you dont know defeat, and defeat will build you and it gives you grit. So I shot my shot that time. Tony probably didnt want it. Maybe she didnt want it. I have the utmost respect for her, but I think she is the best of her time. I will be the best of my time. People want to see it. So- its gonna happen when it is meant to happen. Im a timing person. I believe so is she, so i dont doubt that that time will come. When it does, Ill be ready and its gonna be a good one.
Velvet is currently set to defend her championship against La Catalina. La Catalina won a number ones contender match against Taya Valkyrie. Velvet had been out of action since February due to injury and has now returned.
