Jonathan Coachman caused a stir when he criticized Mercedes on the Reffin It Up podcast, claiming that she lacks microphone skills and doesn’t live up to her arrogant persona in the WWE.
Coachman felt that Mercedes was being “exposed” regarding her mic skills. In her Mone Mag newsletter, Mercedes fired back with the following statement:
“Jonathan Coachman’s Recent Statement
I don’t read Wrestle Press, but Wrestle Press, that centers on me, pops up in my social media feed. I didn’t read the article. I just read the quote in the headline. I’ve been dealing with this kind of stuff for over a decade, so I’m used to it. But I am kind of annoyed with all these dumb old dudes in wrestling coming at me. I know the only reason that they’re doing it is because my name makes people click on their links. My name makes news. Oh yeah, and pretty sure making news makes Moné. Maybe that’s why I get paid what I do? Maybe? Lol. Plus, I’m sure it’s hard to see a young woman know and receive her value – and, not to mention, make a lot more than they do.
But hey, either way, they can keep talking about me, whether negatively or positively. It reminds me that I must be doing something right.”