## Mercedes Mone Reveals Longtime ROH Fandom, Past Attempt to Join Roster
Mercedes Mone is set to compete for her ROH Women’s World Television Championship against Red Velvet at *Final Battle* this Friday, but ahead of the event, the AEW star revealed a surprising connection to the promotion – a fandom dating back over two decades and a previously unknown attempt to join the ROH roster.Mone shared on X (formerly Twitter) that she’s “been a fan of ROH since 2003!” and disclosed she “tried working for ROH in 2011/2012.” The revelation comes as Mone prepares for her debut appearance on *Ring of Honor TV* tonight, December 4, taped following *AEW Dynamite* in Fishers, indiana.
This isn’t Mone’s first encounter with Velvet; she previously defeated her in November to unify the interim and lineal versions of the ROH Women’s World Television Championship. Velvet earned a rematch after claiming Mone “left an opening” during their prior contest on a recent episode of *AEW Collision*.Mone’s appearance in ROH marks a significant moment in her career, following a high-profile loss to Kris Statlander at *AEW Full Gear* where she challenged for the AEW Women’s World Championship. Despite her success in WWE, NJPW, and now AEW, Mone’s long-standing appreciation for Ring of Honor adds another layer to her upcoming title defense.
I tried working for ROH in 2011/2012
This one is for you Mercedes KV 🩷💛– Último Moné (@MercedesVarnado) December 4, 2025
