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Mercedes Mone Beats Kairi, Captures IWGP Women’s Title at NJPW Battle in the Valley
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– NJPW has a new IWGP Women’s Champion. Mercedes Mone, formerly WWE Superstar Sasha Banks, made her New Japan in-ring debut at tonight’s NJPW Battle in the Valley event, facing reigning champion (and fellow former WWE Superstar) Kairi. Mone ultimately defeated Kairi to win the match and the title, becoming only the second IWGP Women’s Champion in the title lineage’s history.
At one point Kairi blocked a suplex attempt by Mercedes Mone on a table that was set up close to the entrance stage. Instead, slipping down to land a powerbomb on Mone, putting her through the table.
Kairi’s title reign now ends at 90 days. She became the inaugural champion after beating Mayu Iwatani in the tournament finals at Historic X-Over. This was Mone’s first wrestling match since she departed from WWE after walking out during Raw in May 2022.
You can view some clips and highlights from the title match at NJPW Battle in the Valley below:
🇺🇸Battle In The Valley🇺🇸 San Jose Civic大会‼️
ダブルメインイベントⅠ IWGP女子選手権試合‼️
挑戦者 @MercedesVarnado 入場💵PPVの購入はこちら
⇒https://t.co/UuS3Hhamp4
※月額見放題サービス会員でなくても購入可能
#NJPW #njbitv #njpwworld pic.twitter.com/JeFiyvwNLi— NJPW WORLD (@njpwworld) February 19, 2023
🇺🇸Battle In The Valley🇺🇸 San Jose Civic大会‼️
ダブルメインイベントⅠ IWGP女子選手権試合‼️
王者 @KAIRI_official 入場🏴☠️PPVの購入はこちら
⇒https://t.co/UuS3Hhamp4
※月額見放題サービス会員でなくても購入可能
#NJPW #njbitv #njpwworld pic.twitter.com/KowMDLLIYd— NJPW WORLD (@njpwworld) February 19, 2023
MERCEDES MONE IS IN SAN JOSE! #njBITV pic.twitter.com/cODv3xSawg
— TrillerTV (@FiteTV) February 19, 2023
Kairi is focused on keeping her IWGP Women's Championship #njBITV pic.twitter.com/QMXP8R1Kyc
— TrillerTV (@FiteTV) February 19, 2023
Mercedes was literally THIS CLOSE! #njBITV pic.twitter.com/okHqoX3nUM
— TrillerTV (@FiteTV) February 19, 2023
Mercedes has a new aggression about her! #njBITV pic.twitter.com/g8P4pbVKoN
— TrillerTV (@FiteTV) February 19, 2023
Mercedes attacks when it matters the most #njBITV pic.twitter.com/MBgNpgWSsP
— TrillerTV (@FiteTV) February 19, 2023
Mercedes, meet the steel post. #NjBITV pic.twitter.com/lBL09pA72Z
— TrillerTV (@FiteTV) February 19, 2023
Double stomp onto Mercedes! #njBITV pic.twitter.com/d1xowYwhdE
— TrillerTV (@FiteTV) February 19, 2023
ALMOST A NEW CHAMP! #njBITV pic.twitter.com/iFFxB4m4xc
— TrillerTV (@FiteTV) February 19, 2023
Mercedes was trying to pay homage to her idol, Eddie Guerrero #njBITV pic.twitter.com/uKlowS50yA
— TrillerTV (@FiteTV) February 19, 2023
Kairi tried to take to the skies #njBITV pic.twitter.com/Um2MthM6FS
— TrillerTV (@FiteTV) February 19, 2023
THE CEO GOES THROUGH A TABLE #njBITV pic.twitter.com/xhEHN7iCcS
— TrillerTV (@FiteTV) February 19, 2023
Respect is shown. #njBITV pic.twitter.com/godN39PJEl
— TrillerTV (@FiteTV) February 19, 2023
