Mercedes Mone makes surprise Stardom debut

Mercedes Mone wasn’t waiting until All Star Grand Queendom to make her first appearance for Stardom.

Mone made her surprise Stardom debut at Saturday’s Cinderella tournament finals, attacking Mayu Iwatani. Mone ran into the ring wearing a disguise as Iwatani was cutting a promo following a six-woman tag team match.

An IWGP Women’s Championship match with Mone defending against Iwatani is set for Stardom’s All Star Grand Queendom on Sunday, April 23. The pay-per-view is being held at the Yokohama Arena.

In backstage comments after Saturday’s attack, Mone called Iwatani “stupid.” Mone said she always has a plan in order.

Mone also tweeted a video of herself laughing after the attack:

After debuting for NJPW at Wrestle Kingdom 17, Mone won the IWGP Women’s Championship from Kairi at Battle in the Valley this February. Mone successfully retained the title against AZM and Hazuki in a three-way match at Sakura Genesis earlier this month.

Iwatani congratulated Mone immediately after that title defense but vowed to take the IWGP Women’s Championship from her. Mone responded by slapping Iwatani.