Mercedes Moné, a prominent AEW star, has been absent from the ring for several months following her 584-day reign as TBS Champion, which ended with a loss to Willow Nightingale at AEW New Years Smash. After a humiliating defeat where she was powerbombed through a cake, Moné took time off to regroup and has since been competing in various indie promotions worldwide, though she has faced a streak of losses. In a recent interview, current AEW Women's Champion Thekla hinted at having interesting news regarding Moné, stating, "I'm not gonna say anything" but promising to reveal more in the future. Moné has remained active on social media, sharing a cryptic message in Portuguese that translates to "empty myself of myself," which fans interpret as a sign of personal transformation and a potential return to AEW. Speculation is growing that she may make a surprise appearance at the upcoming Double or Nothing 2026 event.