Becky Lynch, the flame-haired WWE powerhouse, has taken a quick break from armbar-ing her way through the roster to chat about Mercedes Mone’s shiny new AEW contract. While out hyping her latest literary masterpiece (because what’s a wrestling career without a book tour?), Lynch caught up with the Orlando Sentinel to serve up her thoughts on Mone’s deal that’s got everyone’s wallets feeling a tad envious.
According to whispers and the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Mone’s contract could buy enough protein shakes to drown a small army, making her one of the best-paid women who get to throw punches for a living.
Lynch, never one to shy away from the hard truths, put it all out there. “Equal pay for equal mayhem,” she might as well have said. “It’s all well and good to shout about women’s evolutions and revolutions, but when it comes down to it,
it’s the moolah that makes the world go round. Ensuring we’re getting our fair share of the pie for tossing each other around the ring is what really matters.” Lynch’s take is clear: if you’re going to run with the big dogs (or in this case, throw them over the ropes), you’d better make sure your bank account reflects the effort.
Mercedes Mone, meanwhile, has been making waves and possibly swimming in a pool of cash Scrooge McDuck-style after her headline-grabbing jump to AEW Big Business in Boston. The move came after months of speculation faster than a wrestling fan’s tweet during a title match. Apparently, Mone and WWE called it quits in a saga more dramatic than an episode of “Total Divas,” leaving her free to knee-slide her way into AEW’s ring after nursing a knee boo-boo.
As for Becky “The Man” Lynch, she’s gearing up for a WrestleMania 40 showdown that’s got more hype than a royal wedding. She’ll be taking on Rhea Ripley for the Women’s World Championship, in a match that’s sure to have more fireworks than the 4th of July.
In the grand scheme of things, Lynch’s commentary on Mone’s contract isn’t just about counting zeroes on a paycheck; it’s a rallying cry for equality in the squared circle. Because at the end of the day, whether you’re body slamming in WWE or AEW, it’s about getting the respect—and the paycheck—you deserve. Let’s just hope everyone’s bank accounts can handle the heat.