>According to Sean Ross Sapp during a Fightful Select Q&A, Mercedes Moné’s bookings are initiated by indie promotions looking to capitalize on her star power and the belt-collecting gimmick that comes with it. But the deal only gets done under specific terms.
>“Well, I can tell you the bit of insight that I’ve gained: she could, if they end up paying the rate that she asks for. And as best I know, people contact her management wanting the exposure of her working on their shows and winning their championships.”
>Multiple promoters confirmed to Sapp that Moné won’t work for a company unless she wins, and she doesn’t demand full creative control—because there’s no scenario where she’s booked to lose.
>“Now, it’s not just me saying this—multiple indie promoters have also said this. They’ve also indicated she doesn’t have creative control there either, because you’re not going to contact Mercedes Moné to come into your company and lose.”
>AEW is also reportedly strict about her indie protection. She’s not allowed to take a loss outside of AEW unless she loses there first. As for her fee, that $25,000 price tag is consistent with other top-tier names/
>“And AEW would not be okay with her taking an indie booking to lose—unless she lost on AEW TV first. They’re well aware that they’re booking her to win it all on their own.”
>“The price is negotiated, and then it’s done. And as best I know, people contact her management wanting the exposure of her working on their shows and winning their championships. So, I mean, Mercedes is a certifiable draw for these companies—like, it’s been repeated many, many times.”
