In the world of wrestling, where the belts shine brighter than the stars and rivalries are forged in sweat and drama, Mercedes Moné (formerly Sasha Banks, the "Boss" who stole our breath) has reached a milestone that sounds epic: her tenth world championship. Yes, you read that correctly, ten. On Friday, October 10th, 2025, in a remote corner of Copenhagen, Denmark, Moné defeated Aliss Ink at the Bodyslam Wrestling event to capture the BODYSLAM Women's Championship, ending a reign of over 1,100 days for the local champion. A 15-minute physical bout, according to witnesses at the venue, which culminated with her lethal Mone Maker. She now calls herself "Ten Belts Moné," tying Último Dragón's record as the wrestler with the most world titles to their name. But is this a legendary achievement or a house of cards? Because if we scratch the golden surface of these trophies, what emerges is a paper queen: an iconic figure turned promotional standard-bearer, more concerned with glamour than the grind in the ring.
Let’s recall her origins: Sasha Banks emerged in WWE's "Women's Revolution" as an impeccable technician, an innovator who raised the ceiling of women's wrestling with classics against Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, and Bayley. She was the "Legit Boss," sweating blood in Hell in a Cell and NXT TakeOvers to break barriers. And now? She's the "Barbie" of AEW and CMLL, a modern-day Diva: Instagram poses, lucrative contracts, and merch that sells more than her title defences.
Take her current reign as AEW TBS Champion, which already exceeds 500 days since she took the title from Willow Nightingale at Double or Nothing 2024. An impressive milestone, on the verge of eclipsing Jade Cargill's 508 days as the longest in the title's history. But where are the breathtaking defences? Few and far between, more focused on commercial narratives than wars in the ring. And this tenth belt... seriously? Bodyslam is a Danish indie promotion, an event that barely fills a local gymnasium. It's not Wrestle Kingdom or Triplemanía; it's a check mark on a list to inflate the ego and the resume, while AEW and CMLL clamour for relevance in a landscape dominated by the WWE-AAA-TNA steamroller.
Ah, yes, that alliance that changed everything. In April 2025, WWE announced the acquisition of Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide in partnership with Mexican promoters, a move that merged WWE's global power with the spicy flavour of lucha libre. Since then, we've seen explosive crossovers: Worlds Collide in June with NXT stars clashing against Psycho Clown and Aerostar, and events like Triplemanía Regia III integrating TNA talents. Bound for Glory this weekend promises more chaos with AAA influences, such as El Mesías stalking the TNA title. It's an unstoppable ecosystem, where wrestling reinvents itself with multimillion-pound budgets and global audiences. And what are AEW and CMLL doing? Desperate, they're throwing titles at Moné like sweets on Halloween. She won the CMLL Women's World in May, defended it once against La Catalina at Arena México, and now, on October 17th, she returns for a rematch against Persephone—the same person she already pinned—in the temple of lucha libre. Will it be epic? Or just another stroll for the "CEO" who is already looking towards Japan and a possible return to NJPW for Wrestle Kingdom? Don't get me wrong: Moné has talent to spare. Her technique is surgical, her charisma magnetic. But she has become an "A-side" based on image, not impact. Her aura as a "queen"—with designer outfits and promos that sound like a reality show—weighs more than the raw quality in the ring. She is a brand ambassador, the perfect face to sell tickets in a saturated market. She was born breaking the mould and ended up as a superficial product: any indie promotion gives her a belt because her name drives clicks, not because the match deserves it.
Will this paper reign last? Or will it explode like a bubble when WWE calls her back, tempting her with a WrestleMania where she is more than just an accessory? Only time—and the next Mone Maker—will tell. Meanwhile, in this circus of 10 fake crowns, Mercedes Moné shines... but she doesn't illuminate.