The A2theK Wrestling Show
Karl Rowlands and Antony Denton
Mercedes Martinez on AEW Frustration, Dream Match with Nattie and What's Next!
MAR 21, 202634 MIN
Mercedes Martinez on AEW Frustration, Dream Match with Nattie and What's Next!
MAR 21, 202634 MIN
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<p>In this exclusive interview, we’re joined by one of the true pioneers of modern women’s wrestling, Mercedes Martinez.Ahead of her PROGRESS Women’s Championship match against Alexxis Falcon at Chapter 192: Cause & Effect, Mercedes opens up on her return to PROGRESS, her mindset heading into the title match, and what it would mean to cement her legacy on an international stage.We also discuss her decision to make 2026 her final year wrestling full-time, reflecting on a 25-year career that has helped shape women’s wrestling as we know it today.Mercedes speaks candidly about her time in AEW, admitting she felt she wasn’t fully utilised towards the end of her run, and how that played a role in her decision to step away from full-time competition.Elsewhere, we talk about the evolution of women’s wrestling, her role as a locker room leader, the importance of having a voice in the business, and her desire to face Natalya before her full-time career comes to a close.</p><p><br></p><p>🎙️ Check out our interviews: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF--_sJapnasKYW4IK1GTYE3JTBJeOIQ1</p><p><br></p><p>💜 Please subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk_Z8EOXKPkXgSFRpigyWxA?sub_confirmation=1</p><p><br></p><p>👕 Check our our merch:</p><p>ProWrestlingTees: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/a2thekwrestling</p><p>Teespring: https://teespring.com/stores/a2thekwrestling</p><p><br></p><p>👋 Come and say hello:</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a2thekwrestling</p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@a2thekwrestling</p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/A2theKWrestling</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/a2thekwrestling</p><p><br></p><p>🫶 Support The Hot Tag Foundation:</p><p>https://www.hottagfoundation.co.uk</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/hottagfoundation</p><p><br></p><p>Our full podcast can be found anywhere you get your podcasts and we are hosted on: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/A2theK/</p><p><br></p><p>The A2theK Wrestling Show is a weekly show full of interviews, news, previews & reviews! We also feature fun segments such as top 10 best & worst lists, what if scenarios & more!</p><p><br></p><p>Our full podcast can be found anywhere you get your podcasts and we are hosted on:</p><p><a href="https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/a2thek">https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/a2thek</a></p><p><br></p><p>CHECK OUT OUR MERCH ON PROWRESTLINGTEES!</p><p>Pro Wrestling Tees: </p><p><a href="https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/a2thekwrestling">https://prowrestlingtees.com/a2thekwrestling</a><a href="https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/a2thekwrestling"></a></p><p><br></p><p>COME SAY HI!</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/a2thekwrestling/">https://www.instagram.com/a2thekwrestling</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@a2thekwrestling">https://www.tiktok.com/@a2thekwrestling</a></p><p>X: <a href="https://twitter.com/A2theKWrestling">https://twitter.com/A2theKWrestling</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/a2thekwrestling/">https://www.facebook.com/a2thekwrestling</a></p><p><br></p><p>And make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel!</p><p>YouTube:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/a2thekwrestling">https://www.youtube.com/a2thekwrestling</a></p>