Mercedes Monè is the current AEW Women’s World Champion with no end in sight at this time to many fans.
The AEW women’s division have a number of stars who have taken aim at “The CEO” since her reign started.
From former champions to rising stars, these talents could have what it takes to eventually take down Monè and capture the gold.
Here are four potential options to be the next AEW Women’s World Champion after Mercedes Monè.
Marina Shafir
Following AEW WrestleDream 2026, Mercedes Monè called out anyone from the roster to step up to face her.
Out came Marina Shafir, who has positioned herself as the next challenger for Monè’s AEW Women’s World Championship.
With their upcoming bout at AEW Full Gear 2026, Shafir feels like a bonafide threat to Monè’s run.
Considering the momentum she has going into the pay-per-view, “The Problem” could have everything it takes to overwhelm Mercedes Monè and capture the AEW Women’s World Championship.
Thekla
At AEW WrestleDream 2026, Mercedes Monè defeated Thekla to retain the AEW Women’s World Championship.
Despite this loss, it doesn’t feel like Thekla should be completely out of the title picture moving forward.
“The Toxic Spider” gave Monè a run for her money and could find herself back in contention in the near future.
Thekla’s next opportunity at Mercedes may be enough for her to become a two-time AEW Women’s World Champion.
Willow Nightingale
Back in 2024, Mercedes Monè came into All Elite Wrestling and defeated Willow Nightingale in her first match to become the new TBS Champion.
After a 584-day reign, Nightingale avenged this loss by dethroning Monè for the title.
Then at AEW All In London 2026, “The CEO” got her revenge by taking the AEW Women’s World Championship from Willow Nightingale at All In London 2026.
Replicating history, Willow could be the one who turns around to beat Mercedes for the title sometime down the road.
Megan Bayne
Coming out of AEW Blood And Guts 2026, there might not be no star who gained more from this year’s show than Megan Bayne.
“The Megasus” had an all-time crimson mask, losing a ton of blood in the Women’s Blood And Guts.
Thanks to her remarkable performance in the two-ring steel cage match, this should put Bayne in line to get a shot at the AEW Women’s World Championship down the line.
Bayne being the one to dethrone Mercedes Monè would be fitting and help her establish a brand new star in the AEW women’s division moving forward.
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