Mercedes Mone and The Beast Mortos get cozy on first date anniversary

Mercedes Mone and The Beast Mortos have celebrated the anniversary of their first date, sharing the milestone with fans.

Often seen publicly together and very vocal about their relationship, Mortos posted an Instagram Story marking the occasion, featuring a photo of the couple kissing at a restaurant with a glass of wine on the table. Keeping with lucha tradition, Mortos hid his face in the picture with an emoji.

“Anniversary of our first date,” wrote the Mexican wrestler.

The couple has been openly affectionate on social media. Mone publicly confirmed their relationship earlier this year during an interview with TMZ after Mortos previously shared a photo of them.

Mone was previously married to Sarath Ton, a costume designer for WWE and former pro wrestler; however, they divorced back in 2024. Mortos previously wrestled under the name Black Taurus. He is currently pursuing a legal career alongside his role as a wrestler on All Elite Wrestling.

John Cena Sr. once encouraged Mercedes Mone in the indies

Recollecting a very old incident recently, John Cena Sr. opened up on the Best For Business podcast about how he had once encouraged a disheartened Mercedes Mone.

“I’ll give you another one that was one that I picked: Sasha Banks,” Cena Sr. said. “Where she is now? We can have a different story about that. Where she is now and where she was — I remember doing a show with her for Chris Setaro and Powerhouse Wrestling. And her mom was there and she said, ‘You know, I don’t know, maybe, I don’t know, I think I might give it up.’

“I said, ‘No! Don’t. You don’t realize what you have.’ She had so much ability, but, you know, it’s awful hard on the indies. It’s not an easy fight out there.”

Mone stood strong and transitioned herself into one of the most popular names in the business.