Athena on teaming with Mercedes Mone, potentially going after AEW Women’s tag titles

If AEW introduces Women’s Tag Team titles, Athena isn’t ruling out the possibility of going after the belts with Mercedes Mone.

Tony Khan has had AEW Women’s Tag Team titles made but is waiting for the right time to introduce them on television. While appearing on the Battleground Podcast ahead of Forbidden Door, Athena was asked if she would be interested in going after the belts with Mone given that the two have been “vibing” in AEW lately.

“Look, I’ve never been super into belt collectors because I don’t like that TSA pre-check issue trying to get through security, and I can only imagine [Mone’s] life is a nightmare right now, which I would love to film and record. If I see her one day, I’m just going to record it as they take [all of her belts] out,” the ROH Women’s World Champion responded.

“Vibing is a strong word. I think keep your enemies close is kind of the method. The enemy of my enemy is my friend type vibe. But, honestly, she’s one of the best in the world. I am the best in the world.”

After joking that Mone could maybe become a “Minion CEO” if she goes through the proper training, Athena left the door open to potentially become AEW Tag Team champs with her — though she’d rather challenge Mone for the TBS Championship instead.

“But, you know what, we’re two of the best women in the world,” Athena said. “Like, all jokes and fun aside, it’s been interesting. Very much so unforeseen, because I’d rather beat her for the TBS Championship than tag. But also, if that opportunity presents itself, I know we’re both very competitive, we’re both very aggressive when it comes to being the best in the world. Why not? Why not?”

At Forbidden Door in London this Sunday, Athena will challenge Toni Storm for the AEW Women’s World Championship. Mone has a TBS Championship defense at the pay-per-view, putting her title on the line against Alex Windsor, Persephone, and Bozilla in a four-way match.

Athena & Mone teamed together on Dynamite this week, defeating Storm & Windsor.