Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite show in Norfolk, Virginia featured the announcement of AEW Women’s World Champion Mercedes Mone not being medically cleared to compete at All Out 2026 due to her broken nose injury.
It was also announced that Mone is expected to be cleared in time for WrestleDream 2026, which takes place on October 17 at the Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida.
It was also announced that Mone will be defending her title against the winner of Willow Nightingale vs. Thekla at the event.
An update on AEW Women’s World Champion @MercedesVarnado sets the stage for @Toxic_Thekla vs @WillowWrestles!
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 17, 2026
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Current card for AEW WrestleDream 2026:
- AEW Women’s World Championship – winner of Willow Nightingale/Thekla vs. Mercedes Mone (c)

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