Mercedes Mone, the IWGP Women’s Champion, recently took part in a Q&A panel at Megacon.
During the Q&A, former Sasha Banks discussed the differences between competing in Japan and WWE.
She stated, “It’s definitely not the same. It’s so different. Besides being in a whole different country with a completely different language barrier and not understanding anything, but it’s so magical because wrestling is so universal. I don’t have to say any words. I just feel it with my emotions and the movement when I get into the ring.”
She continued, “The girls over there are legit. They’ve been training twice a day, five days a week, and this is their livelihood. The Japanese culture, they’re very strict and disciplined. That’s what I really love when I go to Japan. My match with KAIRI was so different. I was so nervous and was like, ‘Are we going to be able to understand each other?’ It’s been so magical. I’m trying to make more history in wrestling and I feel this is my chance to do it and I’m ready for more.”
On April 23rd, Mercedes Mone will face Mayu Iwatani in the IWGP Women’s Championship.
You can check out her appearance below:
