Last week, Mercedes Mone spoke with ESPN regarding her AEW debut and the money she’s making working for Tony Khan’s promotion. She said,
“I mean, I’m not Mercedes Moné for no reason. Money changes everything. I’m always about that bag. Absolutely.”
Taking to the “Busted Open After Dark” podcast, Bully Ray came to Mone’s defense by saying that if the talent is upset with the deal, they should get to where Mone is. He said,
“I know there are some people out there in the AEW universe who are upset about some of the comments that Mercedes said lately. Maybe some of the talent in the back are upset with the amount of money that Mercedes Mone is making.”
He continued, “Let me talk to the talent for a second. Let me talk to the wrestlers. If you want to make Mercedes Mone money, go become a five-time women’s champion in the WWE and become Mercedes Mone. Actually, don’t become Mercedes Mone, become more valuable than Mercedes Mone, and then you can command Mercedes Mone money.”
