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Mercedes Mone has been basking in her glory as the AEW TBS Champion for over 521 days. She is now the longest reigning TBS Champion in the company's history, breaking Jade Cargill's previous record of 509 days. However, fans have been expressing their frustrations over Mone's long reign, making it possible that AEW could take the title away from her sooner rather than later.In the past 500 days, The CEO has managed to defeat several top names, including Mina Shirakawa, Riho, and Kris Statlander. Therefore, people wonder who can be enough to dethrone Mercedes Mone as the AEW TBS Champion. From a former AEW Women's World Champion to a top ROH name, there are a lot of stars who possess the ability to defeat Mone.Therefore, let's discuss 3 stars who are most likely to dethrone Mercedes Mone for the AEW TBS Title:#3. Toni StormToni Storm has a rich history with Mercedes Mone in AEW. Interestingly, The Timeless One has already defeated The CEO once at All In Texas earlier this year for the AEW Women's World Title. It makes her the only star to pin The CEO in the past few years. Therefore, if the company turns its head towards a rematch between the two stars, Storm could have a serious edge.Besides, AEW has already teased multiple times that there is some unfinished business between Mone and Storm in the company. Considering the fact that The Timeless One is currently in need of a significant win to rejuvenate her momentum, she has a good chance to dethrone the former WWE star to become the new AEW TBS Champion for the first time in her career.#2. Willow NightingaleMone and Willow Nightingale have been fierce rivals in the past. Their history goes way back to NJPW, where Willow defeated The CEO to become the NJPW STRONG Women's Champion at NJPW STRONG Resurgence 2023. When Mercedes made her debut in AEW, Nightingale was one of her first major feuds. Mone even defeated Willow to become the AEW TBS Champion at Double or Nothing 2024.Therefore, if Nightingale manages to defeat the former WWE star to become the new TBS Champion, it could be a poetic end to Mone's title reign. Additionally, it can be an incredible next chapter in the iconic feud between Willow and Mercedes. Besides, fans have been rooting for The Babe With The Power to get a push in the company. Such a huge moment can give justice to Willow's determination over the years.#1. Athena could dethrone Mercedes MoneAthena has shone as one of the top stars in the Ring of Honor. She has been the ROH Women's World Champion for over 1000 days, making her someone on the level of The CEO. AEW has often teased the chances of a potential showdown between the two stars. However, they have yet to collide in a singles match in the company.Tony Khan has been portraying Minion Overlord as a dominant force in AEW and ROH. Because Mone and Athena are likely to collide down the line, the ROH star holds a serious chance to dethrone The CEO. If Mercedes Mone drops the AEW TBS Title to Athena, it will give a huge boost to her popularity. AEW needs a true top star in its women’s division, and a win over Mone could be exactly what The Shenom needs to become that.
