Mercedes Moné captured the ROH Women’s World Television Championship on November 17, 2023, at the ROH Final Battle pay-per-view event in Inglewood, California, unifying it with the NJPW STRONG Women’s Championship. The victory marks Moné’s first title defense since signing with New Japan Pro-Wrestling and all Elite Wrestling.
the unification solidifies Moné’s position as a dominant force in women’s professional wrestling and establishes a single championship across NJPW and ROH’s women’s divisions. This outcome streamlines the championship landscape, creating a more focused path for contenders and elevating the prestige of the unified title. Moné’s win is expected to draw increased attention to the ROH and NJPW women’s divisions, potentially leading to expanded opportunities and storylines for other female performers.
Moné defeated Willow Nightingale to achieve the unification. the match concluded after moné hit Nightingale with a modified version of her signature move, the Money Maker. Following the match, Moné addressed the crowd, expressing her gratitude and declaring her intention to defend the unified championship against all challengers.
“This is what I came here to do,” Moné stated in a post-match interview. “I came here to make a difference, to elevate this division, and to become the undisputed champion.”
The ROH Women’s World Television Championship was established in 2022, while the NJPW STRONG Women’s Championship debuted in 2023. The unification was announced in October 2023 as part of a collaborative effort between NJPW and ROH to strengthen their women’s wrestling programs.
