Mercedes Moné reacts to Naomi’s pregnancy: “I’m an auntie, I can’t wait”

Overview

• Mercedes Moné has reacted to her long-time friend, Naomi's pregnancy.
• Moné said she was overjoyed by the news.
• She is already looking forward to meeting the baby.

Current AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Moné couldn’t hide her excitement after learning that her long-time friend Naomi and her husband, Jimmy Uso, are expecting their first child.

In a conversation with Jon Alba on The Takedown for Sports Illustrated, Moné said she was overjoyed by the news and is already looking forward to meeting the baby.

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“Yeah, I’m an auntie. I’m excited. I was so excited for the news, and she told me you’re going to be an auntie, I was like, ‘Oh my God, I cannot wait to see a little baby Trinity.’ And I really hope it’s a girl. But I just honestly hope it’s so healthy, and she has a healthy pregnancy,” Moné said.

"I am so proud of her" - Moné on Naomi

The AEW star also expressed how much Naomi means to her, calling her “a sister for life.”

“She is my sister for life. I am so proud of her and everything that she has accomplished, and it’s just so perfect to see how far she’s come and just to experience this next chapter in her life and her career. I’m along for the ride as a fan, for her. I mean, cheering her on all the way from AEW. So, it’s amazing,” she added.

Meanwhile, Naomi has vacated her WWE Women’s World Championship due to her pregnancy. She announced the decision on Monday Night Raw, confirming she would be away from the ring for at least nine months.

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Speaking on Stephanie McMahon’s What’s Your Story podcast recently, Naomi opened up about how the perception of motherhood in wrestling has changed.

“I always felt like I had this time crunch on me, but now, the women are showing and I really feel like if I wanted to stop and go have a baby, we can do it. They’re doing it so gracefully, so beautifully, and it is hard. It’s not easy. I see the lows, but they get through it, and they’re better for it. And they’re inspiring so many women. I think that’s just incredible because sixteen years ago, you didn’t feel like you could do that. I felt like it was a wrap. You have a baby, you’re done,” Naomi said.