An iconic staple of WWE’s Women’s division, Mercedes Moné became the center of wild speculation when she became a free agent in 2022. With competing in Japan always at the top of her wishlist, she made her first NJPW appearance at Wrestle Kingdom 17, challenging KAIRI for the IWGP Women’s Championship. After an intense bout at Battle in the Valley, Moné claimed the gold and vowed to take it on a world domination tour.