Mercedes Mone is ready for her next challenger in New Japan Pro Wrestling.
The former WWE Superstar known as Sasha Banks successfully defended her IWGP Women's Championship at the NJPW Sakura Genesis show on Saturday morning.
Mone defeated Hazuki and STARDOM High-Speed Champion AZM to retain her IWGP Women's Championship.
Following the match, Mone squared off with STARDOM veteran "Icon" Mayu Iwatani, confirming their IWGP Women's Championship showdown for the STARDOM: All-Star Grand Queendom event on April 23.
For complete NJPW Road To Sakura Genesis Night 5 results from Saturday, click here.
.@MercedesVarnado "Running Double Knee💥🦵"
Watch Sakura Genesis live in LIVE in English on https://t.co/CcdQ1XamUA (outside Japan)#njSG #njpw #njpwworld pic.twitter.com/UmC0nBwalW— njpwworld (@njpwworld) April 8, 2023
.@MayuIwatani Challenges for IWGP WOMAN CHAMPIONSHIP‼️
Watch Sakura Genesis live in LIVE in English on https://t.co/CcdQ1XamUA (outside Japan)#njSG #njpw #njpwworld pic.twitter.com/Ijr7eb4STy— njpwworld (@njpwworld) April 8, 2023
