Mercedes Moné surprises at Prater Catchen: winning title in Vienna!

Mercedes Moné surprises at Prater Catchen: winning title in Vienna!

Prater, Wien, Österreich - On June 6, 2025, the prominent US wrestler Mercedes Moné surprisingly performed at Prater Catchen in Vienna. Moné, who was once known as Sasha Banks in the WWE and is now fighting for All Elite Wrestling (AEW), won the women's title against Lexa Valo and Mila Smidt in a gripping triple threat match. The organizer of the event, Marcus Vetter, emphasized that the appearance of Moné was a special reward for the loyal spectators. It is noteworthy that the Prater Catchen was sold out on both days, which indicates the high interest and popularity of the event.

Mercedes Justine Kaestner-Varnado, born on January 26, 1992 in Fairfield, California, is not only a talented wrestler, but also an actress, known for her role as Koska Reeves in the success series "The Mandalorian". She has a remarkable career behind her and is the first and only female wrestler who won titles in the WWE, AEW and NJPW. Their impressive portfolio includes several championships, including the AEW TBS Championship, which she won in May 2024 in her debut in the league.

The way to the top

Moné started her wrestling career in the independent scene in 2010 and quickly celebrated success before signing the WWE in 2012. There, in 2015 she was the first woman to appear in a main fight of a WWE event. Her skills and commitment to sport helped her to win the WWE Raw Women’s Championship and the first female wrestler to get the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship.

The challenge for women in wrestling is not new. Women's wrestling has more than 60 years of history that was often shaped by resistance and challenges. Wrestling was originally a men's sport, in which women mostly only performed as a ring attendant. Pioneers like Trish Stratus and Beth Phoenix fought their way to the top and contributed to reforming the image of the women's wrestling.

The status quo and the influence of Moné

Today, the role of women in wrestling has changed significantly. They are an integral part of sport and appear in Main events, even in countries where this previously seemed unthinkable. The development of women's wrestling shows how far the athletes have come, and Mercedez Monés impressive successes are another chapter in this stories. It has not only created an important perspective for the next generation of wrestlers, but also showed that women can be at the top in this sport.

Overall, Mercedes Moné remains an inspiring figure in wrestling, whose history and success have the potential to motivate the next generations of wrestlers.