Mercedes Moné has made it official—she’s dating The Beast Mortos. The AEW TBS Champion confirmed the relationship after Ringside News first reported on the viral Instagram story that sparked the rumors earlier this week.
TMZ later followed up and confirmed the story directly with Moné herself. Speaking to the outlet, she described the romance as “a real beauty and the beast situation.”
Speculation began when Mortos posted a photo of himself alongside Moné to his Instagram story. While his face was covered, Moné was seen smiling in the picture. The caption was what really turned heads: “In your arms I find peace.”
To make things even more suggestive, Mortos paired the image with the song “El amor de su vida” by Grupo Firme and Grupo Frontera—translated as “The love of his life.”
Fans who had noticed Moné speaking positively about Mortos in recent weeks quickly began connecting the dots. The confirmation comes nearly a year after Moné filed for divorce from her ex-husband, Sarath Ton, following eight years of marriage. She had previously revealed that the two had been separated since December 2020 but maintained there were no hard feelings.
Since leaving WWE, Moné has thrived in AEW. She’s the reigning TBS Champion and also holds the RevPro Undisputed British Women’s Championship and the EWA Women’s Championship. Now she’s adding a new chapter to her personal life as well.
Mortos, meanwhile, isn’t just known for his masked persona. He’s a former veterinarian and nurse, and in just four months, he’ll officially become a lawyer. “Safe to say she likes a masked man… and likely what’s underneath it, too,” TMZ added in their report.
Mercedes Moné continues to level up inside and outside the ring—and now she’s doing it with someone by her side.
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