Thunder Rosa recently appeared on the “Busted Open Radio” podcast to discuss the ongoing storyline between Mercedes Mone and Willow Nightingale heading into their match at AEW Double or Nothing 2024 for the TBS Title. Here are the highlights:
Nightingale getting the fans behind her: “Any time that Willow has either taken the microphone or has gotten in the ring, you can see how people just throw themselves [at] her. [Becoming champion] was a natural transition for her. People were asking for it [because] she has worked her a** off in the last year and a half.”
The story: “They have a story, and we know that Mercedes is blaming her for taking her out for a year and change. [In the promo], I feel like she [asked] some very decent questions [about coming back, wondering] if she’s gonna be that b****. [That’s] a very normal question to ask after you come from a serious injury like she did.”
The continuing build: “I’m pretty sure they’re gonna create other stuff [to] make this match matter even more. I overheard and read in some places that they might make [it] a main event match [which is understandable because of Mone’s credibility] and where she comes from. I think she’s paid her dues many different places.”
The importance of the match: “I think the most important part for this match, regardless of the buildup, is that there is a lot of pressure for them both to perform. That means both of them are gonna give their absolute best to tell everybody to shut the f**k up and that they got it. Having pressure and having [all eyes on you is] very, very important.”
H/T to Wrestling Inc for the transcription