At AEW Grand Slam: Australia, Mercedes Mone successfully defended her TBS Championship against Harley Cameron. Despite coming up short, Cameron expressed gratitude and pride after the match, calling it a pivotal moment in her career.
Cameron shared her emotions, highlighting what the match meant to her:
โI think that was the best, one of the best moments of my life. It didnโt end up, you know, how I wanted, but itโs just, oh gosh, itโs just the beginning, you know, like it honestly is just the beginning. I left here so many years ago and I had no idea what was gonna happen and just to come home today and be in front of everyone I love and show that it all paid off is, Like nothingโs gonna change how this feels, it feels so good. I made it what I want, but it still feels really bloody good.โ
She also praised Mercedes Mone for pushing her to new heights in the ring:
โMercedes, you are amazing. I meant it when I said you pushed me to be better because I love wrestling so much. I love this industry, I love this company and I just have a fire in me now. This is only just getting started. People, you are only just starting to feel the wrath. There is more to come.โ
Cameron closed with a lighthearted note, signaling the intensity of her battle:
โAlright, I need a shower.โ
Despite the loss, Harley Cameronโs heartfelt message and determination promise that her journey in AEW is far from over.