Key Highlights:
- AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Mone paid a stunning tribute to the iconic Selena Quintanilla during a recent CMLL show in Mexico.
- Mone donned a replica of Selena’s famous sparkly purple jumpsuit for her CMLL Women’s Title defense against Persephone at the legendary Arena Mexico.
- The tribute comes as Mone officially becomes the longest-reigning AEW TBS Champion in history, surpassing Jade Cargill’s 508-day record.
- Mone continues her dominant run in global wrestling, holding multiple championships and nearing another record for title defenses.
A “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom” Entrance in Arena Mexico
Mercedes Mone sent wrestling and music fans into a frenzy Friday night, delivering a heartfelt homage to the “Queen of Tejano Music,” Selena Quintanilla. During a Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) event, the reigning champion made her entrance at the iconic Arena Mexico to the sound of Selena’s beloved hit, “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom.”
The tribute was far more than just a song choice. Mone emerged in a stunning recreation of Selena’s iconic sparkly purple jumpsuit, complete with the late singer’s signature bangs. The gesture resonated deeply with the crowd in Mexico, celebrating a cultural icon while Mone prepared to defend her CMLL Women’s Title against challenger Persephone.
A Record-Breaking Reign
The spectacular tribute is just the latest highlight in what has been a monumental year for Mercedes Mone since her departure from WWE. Her victory over Persephone marked another successful title defense, but it’s her reign as the AEW TBS Champion that is now making history.
Surpassing a Dominant Streak
This week, Mone officially became the longest-reigning AEW TBS Champion, eclipsing the formidable 508-day record set by the inaugural champion, Jade Cargill. Mone captured the title at Double or Nothing 2024 and has been on a relentless tear ever since.
While she has secured the longevity record, another milestone is within her grasp. Cargill defended the title 25 times during her reign. Mone is closing in on that number with 22 successful defenses to her name, proving her status as a fighting champion. Following her CMLL match, she issued a challenge for this weekend’s AEW WrestleDream, where she aims to add an eleventh championship to her collection.
The CEO vs. The Boss
Mone’s current run is the culmination of a global journey to prove that elite women’s wrestling exists far beyond the confines of a single promotion. In a recent interview with CBS Sports, she reflected on the evolution from her “Sasha Banks” persona to the CEO she is today.
“She wanted it all, but she never got to hold it all,” Mone said of her former character. “Mercedes Mone, the CEO, is everything ‘The Legit Boss’ wanted to be. She controls her life, narrative and intellectual property.”
This control and ambition are on full display as she continues to dominate rings across the world, one championship and one unforgettable tribute at a time.