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Mercedes Mone wins back‑to‑back Owen Hart Women's Tournament

entertainmentJun 29, 202654787

At AEW Forbidden Door, Mercedes Mone submitted Maya World to win the 2026 Owen Hart Foundation Women's Cup, becoming the tournament's first back-to-back champion. Mone's victory earns her a shot at the AEW Women’s World Title at All In in London’s Wembley Stadium. AEW opened the Countdown show with Mick Foley and Jeff Jarrett delivering testimonials about Owen Hart as the tournament built toward the final. Maya World received strong notices for her performance and carried significant momentum as a young finalist, but Mone finished the match with a tapout. After the match, Athena delivered an angry on-camera reaction and signaled she is coming for Maya World. AEW promoted Mone toward the Wembley title picture while the tournament continued to be framed as a serious honor for Owen Hart's legacy.

Sean
@stholeary.bsky.social

If AEW has accomplished nothing else, they made sure Owen Hart got his proper due from pro wrestling. I hope the Owen Cup lasts forever.

8946d ago
Fightful Wrestling
@fightful.com

Just an incredible match between Maya World and Mercedes Mone. One of the best in AEW history. #ForbiddenDoor

6945d ago
Adam4075

Absolute star making performance. Whatever happens with Maya next, it should be in AEW. Keep her on Dynamite and Collision. Sky’s the limit.

James Fuller3

Maya earned a lot more tv time with her Owen run.

Eggman1

This clip shows so clearly what I like about Aubrey Edwards also. She's great at doing adding a little spice that helps the crescendo.

Amy Nemmity
@amy.wrestlejoy.com

Tonight, a STAR was born. And a LEGEND was made. Maya World vs Mercedes Moné. Absolutely incredible. #ForbiddenDoor

8145d ago
Tom.
@notthattomgreen.bsky.social

Whoever decided to open Countdown to #AEWForbiddenDoor with Mick Foley & Jeff Jarrett giving their personal testimonials about Owen Hart deserves so much. Hell of a way to connect the heartstrings to tomorrow’s results.

7046d ago
TeamKaos
@teamkaoselite.bsky.social

It warms my hart 💓 that the grifters and weirdos melt down every year because the fed isnt making money off the memory of Owen hart. #Aew #OwenHart #ForbiddenDoor

5746d ago
El Ingobernable ... Fix Your Hearts or Die!
@ooooyeeeah.bsky.social

Props to Mercedes Mone. She's being a great distraction while Maya deals with the wardrobe issues. It sounds weird, but a lesser wrestler may not know what to do to keep the momentum going. #ForbiddenDoor

5545d ago
All Elite Wrestling
@allelitewrestling.com

"You think I'm scared of a little spider?" With her spot at #AEWAllIn London secured, winner of the 2026 #OwenCup Mercedes Moné shares her thoughts on possible opponent AEW Women's World Champion Thekla!

3645d ago
Genericktag3

To be fair a five foot tall spider sounds very scary.

Vicki // … is sweet baby?1

Best Thekla impression: BITCH YOU SHOULD BEEEE! 🇦🇹

no average joel
@noaveragejoel.bsky.social

Maya World stepped up and absolutely crushed this opportunity. Really courageous performance, and an incredible moment for a young star on the rise. The emotionality and dramatics in that match were top-notch. Mercedes Moné and Maya World, thank you for that one. #ForbiddenDoor

1545d ago
Nichole
@pezdispensing.bsky.social

FUCK IT, MAYA WORLD FOR OWEN HART FOUNDATION CHAMP #ForbiddenDoor 🤼‍♂️

1345d ago
Phil Lindsey
@phillindsey.bsky.social

The first ever back-to-back Owen Hart Cup winner. Greatness #ForbiddenDoor

1845d ago
ceehawk
@ceehawk.bsky.social

AEW upstart Maya World talks about making to the finals of the Owen Hart Cup Tournament, finally getting the best of her mentor Athena, going against her idol Mercedes Moné in the biggest match of her life, and so much more! on.soundcloud.com/2zZ1X5xvP4kw...

1145d ago
Travis William | AEW Women’s Division Blog
@aew.one

Mercedes Moné vs Maya World. Take A Fucking BOW Legends! #ForbiddenDoor 😓🥹♥️

1545d ago
Justin | 陳國榮
@justinckw.com

Maya World kicks out of the Moné Maker!!! Mercedes Moné: モネメーカー (MONÉ MAKER) | Twisting Gory bomb to facebuster or sometimes DDT #ForbiddenDoor 🤼‍♂️

1045d ago
All Elite Central
@allelitecentral.com

🔙 to 🔙 Mercedes Mone defeats Maya World and will challenge for the AEW Womens World Title at All In London. An absolute classic. This is a MOTY candidate. The drama, action, and energy in this match were INCREDIBLE. #ForbiddenDoor

1245d ago
Jay T. Shirt
@fight4ever.bsky.social

Oh, THAT'S why Shota Umino couldn't have his motorcycle entrance. Couldn't have two tonight otherwise someone would have to change. #ForbiddenDoor

1145d ago
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wrestlezone.comMick Foley Reflects on Owen Hart’s Legacy as AEW Honors Him with Annual Tournamentpwexclusive.comMercedes Mone Wins Back-to-Back Owen Hart Foundation Tournaments, Earns AEW Women's Title Shot at All In Londonfightful.comMercedes Mone Wins 2026 Owen Hart Women's Tournament - Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News

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