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00:00Looked to Red as something of a guru, someone who always believed in her and taught her everything that she
00:06wanted to learn.
00:07And you can see, almost paying homage to Red with the get-up here tonight.
00:13That's right. Every time Mercedes wants to develop new tactics, new maneuvers, she comes to one of the greatest innovators
00:23in wrestling history, Amazing Red, here at HOG, in order to develop those new skills.
00:29And she is decked out in red from head to toe. Everybody is on their feet here in New York
00:36City. Referee Nick Shin calling for the bell, and we are underway for the first time ever.
00:44Let's tell you what, guys. Prior to this match, I had some words with Indy, and this is a big
00:48opportunity for her. She's got a lot of eyes on her today. She's happy to be in NYC, so look
00:53out for her in this match to push and punch.
00:54Oh, look, I mean, she is on record as saying that Mercedes is her dream opponent.
00:59I mean, she's not showing it right now, but you know that on the inside, I mean, she's got to
01:03be geeking out.
01:04There's got to be some butterflies going on.
01:05Absolutely, to be sharing the ring with the CEO, who, ever since she arrived on the scene in All Elite
01:11Wrestling, she is the AWTBS champion now for nearly a year.
01:14She has been undefeated.
01:16But Indy cannot let those butterflies get to her, cannot be intimidated here by this hero of hers, Mercedes Monet.
01:26Wow, look at that.
01:28Indy Hartwell, high-facing.
01:30Mocking.
01:31And mocking the CEO dance.
01:33I love it.
01:33That's not going to sit well with Mercedes.
01:35No intimidation whatsoever on display here by Indy Hartwell.
01:39No, not at all.
01:40She's not timid in the least.
01:41And, you know, this is the kind of match that you might think Indy Hartwell did not really get the
01:46opportunities for when she was in WWE.
01:50Absolutely.
01:50I mean, this is an opportunity for her to show a side of her that a lot of people have
01:53never seen before.
01:56Nice shoulder tackle there by Indy, doing her own little CEO dance.
01:59I don't know how smart it is to mock Mercedes, guys, during the match.
02:02You know what?
02:03You may be right.
02:04But I think Mercedes may have underestimated Indy here a bit.
02:08Well, Mercedes is not amused as Indy tried to lend her a hand there.
02:15You do not want to get on Mercedes' back side.
02:18She has a mean streak.
02:19Oh, yeah.
02:22Indy Hartwell now.
02:24Maybe a test of strength.
02:25That would not be smart for Mercedes to accept.
02:28Now, Indy, obviously, taller than Mercedes.
02:33Yeah, quite the difference, as you can tell.
02:36Oh, there we go.
02:37Very resourceful, is the champion.
02:42This is Mercedes.
02:44First time, as we mentioned, here at the NYC Arena.
02:48She scaled the ropes.
02:50Nice arm drag takeover.
02:53Beautiful Lucha Libre style takedown there from Mercedes.
02:58Not onto the apron now.
03:00Mercedes with a shot to the face.
03:04He's hit scissors and pulls Indy in to the middle turnbuckle.
03:10Snap there, Mercedes off the ropes.
03:12And there's a Meteoro off the ropes.
03:15Two count only.
03:16What I was going to say is, you know, we've seen Mercedes, Sean, all over the world.
03:19Not just the country, but all over the world.
03:21But this is really her first independent.
03:30Definitely not the stage we're used to seeing her on.
03:33But she seems at home.
03:34She seems comfortable.
03:35I also had her work with her backstage.
03:37And she's ready for this one.
03:38And this is just taking it just as seriously as any other promotion.
03:41Nice Tilt-A-Worl there by Mercedes.
03:43Innovative Tilt-A-Worl schoolboy by Mercedes.
03:46There's a backslide.
03:48Two count only.
03:49Both women hanging on.
03:53Look at Mercedes' face.
03:54Is she into this or what?
03:56Both women work their way back up to vertical base.
03:58Well, Mercedes trying to maneuver Indy into position.
04:10She's got the size advantage for sure, but Mercedes has the experience.
04:16Beautiful maneuver.
04:18Oh, look at this.
04:19She's going for the early win.
04:22She's got that statement.
04:24And Indy with her foot on the bottom rope.
04:27She had that statement maker locked in.
04:29If Indy had not gotten her foot on the rope, that might have been it.
04:32Watch out.
04:34Baseball slide.
04:35There's that dropkick by Mercedes.
04:38You know, she may well have had Indy if Indy's got those long legs.
04:41She was able to make the ropes.
04:44Again, this is not a championship match, but Mercedes, she is the belt collector.
04:48I mean, she came into this building tonight.
04:49She is draped in gold.
04:52I mean, she has gold from everywhere.
04:56AEW, New Japan, Rev Pro.
05:01She is making Indy pay for that beginning of this match, putting Indy back in the ring now.
05:11It seems like as the match goes on, each competitor is taking each other more and more serious.
05:16That's to the beginning of this match.
05:18Mercedes now scaling the ropes.
05:20Middle rope inside.
05:22Caught by Hartwell.
05:24Big boot!
05:25Wow!
05:26Wiped her out with that boot right to the face.
05:28Now, I should point out, you know, Mercedes had a hell of a match with Momo Watanabe at AEW Revolution
05:36only a couple of weeks ago.
05:37And she took a brutal boot to the face as a bruised larynx.
05:43So you wonder if that might come into play here.
05:46That larynx is surely not feeling good on the middle rope now.
05:50No, it is not.
05:51Also, Indy Hartwell knows anything about that.
05:53Watch that replay.
05:54Look at that foot right to the face.
05:59Indy Hartwell is a student of the game.
06:03And that's what you learn under the WWE developmental system that Hartwell went through.
06:09Nice Irish whip right into the corner.
06:12And again, it cannot be understated the influence that Mercedes has had on the women's wrestling scene here in this
06:18country.
06:19Part of that women's revolution many years ago.
06:22NXT and WWE.
06:25Multiple, I mean, it would take far too long to list all the championships that she has to her name.
06:30She's moving.
06:32Indy was taunting Mercedes there.
06:34That may have been a huge mistake.
06:36That's that jawbreaker.
06:37You don't want to give Mercedes-Money any kind of opening.
06:41Nice uppercut there by Indy.
06:43And another foot right to the side of the head.
06:47And Shane in position.
06:48It's going to take more than that, though.
06:50Pulled away the CEO.
06:52You know, when I pulled up to the building tonight
06:55and saw there was a line wrapped around the building outside,
06:58I was just talking to some of the fans.
07:00The level of excitement here.
07:02I mean, we get some big names here in House of Glory,
07:04but I don't know that I had seen a level of excitement for anybody like I did Mercedes earlier today.
07:09Definitely been a buzz in this city all week.
07:12We're next to Mercedes-Money and VBA House of Glory.
07:15So, I mean, we are absolutely right.
07:18Mercedes is one of the top talents in all of wrestling over the past decade.
07:25Male or female?
07:26Indeed.
07:28Mercedes starts to fight her way out of this.
07:31Indy with a knee lift.
07:33What a feather and hook habit would be if she could win this match here.
07:36Mercedes floats over into the backstabber.
07:40That'll create some separation.
07:43Mercedes is used to wrestling larger opponents.
07:46Another one knows how to use leverage and technique to her advantage.
07:55Beautiful side slam there by Indy Hartwell.
07:59Doesn't hook the leg, though.
08:01Indy Hartwell is an obvious pinball.
08:05Indy Hartwell debuted on the Australian wrestling scene in 2016.
08:09Made her NXT debut in 2019.
08:11Former NXT Women's Champion.
08:13NXT Women's Tag Team Champion.
08:16Mercedes knows a thing or two about being a Women's Tag Team Champion.
08:20This is not about tag team wrestling tonight.
08:22And about being the NXT Women's Champion.
08:24Absolutely.
08:28Mercedes off the ropes now.
08:30And up.
08:31Oh, man.
08:31She almost took her head off with that clothesline.
08:33Wicked clothesline there by Indy Hartwell.
08:35And this time she hooks the leg.
08:37You know, one thing about Mercedes that you've got to say,
08:43I mean, she certainly doesn't duck any challenges.
08:47She wants the smoke.
08:48I mean, she...
08:49One of the championships that is currently in her possession
08:52is that New Japan Strong Women's title.
08:55258 days.
08:56She beat Stephanie Viqueur to win that title.
08:59Stephanie Viqueur, who currently holds both NXT and...
09:03And NXT North American.
09:05And Mercedes beat her.
09:07Mercedes is being flung around the ring right now by Indy.
09:14Had a great match late last year.
09:16Did Mercedes with Hazuki.
09:18One of the best women's matches all year in 2024.
09:21Indy Hartwell beating Mercedes from pillar to post right now.
09:25Yeah, she is having her way with her right now.
09:29There's a clothesline in the corner.
09:31Mercedes is out on her feet.
09:33Look at Indy, man.
09:33She is just...
09:34She might want to keep up this momentum, guys.
09:36I don't think this is...
09:38I'd say she's doing a pretty good job of that right now.
09:41But Indy does need a greater sense of urgency.
09:44I agree.
09:45And she's going to put away Mercedes.
09:47Raining down punches on Mercedes.
09:49And the CEO is in trouble right now.
09:528, 9, 10, 4...
09:57Uh-oh.
09:58Mercedes counters into a powerbomb out of the corner.
10:01And again, you mentioned that the back, she was favoring the back.
10:05All Mercedes needed was that one opening.
10:08And now we're back on a level playing field.
10:12The crowd definitely behind Mercedes.
10:14Let's see what's happening now.
10:15Holding that lower back.
10:16Here comes Mercedes out of the corner.
10:18Another tilt-a-whirl.
10:20Takes Indy down.
10:23This crowd trying to rally behind Mercedes.
10:28There's the double knees in the corner.
10:31Mercedes building momentum.
10:33Driving that money train.
10:35Oh, we've seen this before.
10:37Double knees.
10:39What a nasty maneuver that is.
10:41What a kick out by Indy.
10:42What do we call that?
10:44We call that effective.
10:45That's what we call that.
10:46That's my name for that.
10:47I couldn't have said it.
10:48It's called effective.
10:52Well, it wasn't yet effective in scoring the win here.
10:55Indy Hartwell is still in this match.
10:57She's turned the tide at least in her favor.
11:02Mercedes looks like she's beginning to enjoy herself.
11:05And we have seen Mercedes do this before.
11:08One of her, one of the greatest influences in her career.
11:11The late, great Eddie Guerrero.
11:13Can she hit that third amigo?
11:16Nope.
11:17Indy has it scouted.
11:19Spine buster by Indy Hartwell.
11:21That could do it.
11:23Putting all of her weight on top of Mercedes.
11:26That just kicks out.
11:27That was very close.
11:29There was not a lot behind that kick out on the part of Mercedes money.
11:34Indy's doing a good job of wearing Mercedes down.
11:37You know, you do wonder, as much as she's running herself ragged with all of these titles and title defenses,
11:42it's got to catch up to her at some point.
11:44Oh, absolutely.
11:46But Mercedes is not looking for this game.
11:48She's going for it.
11:49If she wasn't ready for this time, she wouldn't be having an order for her.
11:53Indy taking time.
11:55I think she's wasting time.
11:56To talk trash.
11:57She needs to hit.
11:58Samoan drop.
12:00Oh, no.
12:01Mercedes almost went over.
12:03Crucifix.
12:03Samoan maker.
12:04Uh-oh.
12:05She's got it locked in.
12:06She's got that arm under the chin.
12:08Let's see if she goes to the ropes with the legs again.
12:10I don't know.
12:10She was able to break the hold last time.
12:14We've seen Mercedes win many matches with this move.
12:17Mercedes, there you go.
12:18And she pushes off the bottom rope with her foot.
12:20But Indy manages out of it.
12:23And look at this.
12:24Now the power.
12:26To her feet.
12:29Oh, snake eyes in the corner.
12:33And there's a belly to Bailey.
12:34How about that?
12:39How insulting would that have been for her to win with Bailey's move?
12:43And Bailey, you know, look.
12:43Mercedes' longtime friend.
12:45And another influence.
12:47Hello, horsewoman.
12:48Again, it was that takeover Brooklyn match between Bailey and Mercedes
12:52as she was Sasha Banks back then.
12:55That led to Indy Hartwell signing up for wrestling training.
12:59And now she is going up.
13:01The pestiferous dunderheads here in the NYC arena are split between these two women.
13:08Indy's going high risk.
13:10Nobody home for the flying elbow drop.
13:16Mercedes.
13:17Sunset flip right into that bottom turnbuckle.
13:21And the back of her head hit that turnbuckle.
13:23Meteora.
13:28Mercedes gaining momentum.
13:29This is classic Mercedes.
13:31And another one.
13:35Those Meteoras are extremely dangerous.
13:38They wear you down.
13:39I mean, she will bust the mat.
13:41It doesn't matter.
13:41Off the ropes.
13:42Off the top rope.
13:43And eventually it's going to wear you down.
13:45But she's getting frustrated.
13:46Look at the look on her face.
13:47Meteora could knock you right out if your head hits the back of your head hits the canvas.
13:54Mercedes, I think she's saying, that's it.
13:55It's over.
13:57She could be looking for that Monet maker.
14:00She went for it earlier.
14:02But does Mercedes have the power to execute it on Indy Hartwell?
14:07Wow, look at that.
14:09Indy Hartwell.
14:11Cover.
14:11Two count only.
14:13She was able to reverse out of that attempt.
14:15Full Nelson face buster.
14:17That may have been curtains for her.
14:18But Mercedes was able to kick out.
14:21Mercedes has so many different ways that she can beat you.
14:24But you've got to know, as big of a fan as Indy is, of her work, she's got them all
14:27scouted.
14:28That's a great point.
14:30Indy going for it again.
14:32But victory roll through by Mercedes.
14:35Yeah, by Indy.
14:37Indy, oh, here we go.
14:38Got the money maker.
14:40Holy hell.
14:41She nailed it.
14:43Indy tried to fight out of it.
14:45Oh, and goes to the leg on the bottom rope again.
14:49Again, the foot on the bottom rope.
14:52Indy Hartwell with presence of mind.
14:56Or was it just instinct?
14:58It may have been a combination of both, but she barely saved the match there.
15:03She knows it.
15:05Mercedes definitely frustrated at this point now, guys.
15:15Again, we talked about the throat before.
15:17There's a roll-up.
15:18Got the rope.
15:20Indy tried to fight out of it.
15:22Oh, the statement maker.
15:24She attempted some underhanded tactics there.
15:26She's got that cross-face locked in.
15:30Indy Reed's being for the bottom rope.
15:32Mercedes has to jump.
15:33Oh, and she taps.
15:34No choice but to tap out.
15:38Wow.
15:40Wow.
15:54And the CEO continues to make deposits, gentlemen.
16:00Another win for Mercedes-Benz Monnet.
16:04This one in her House of Glory debut.
16:06Take a look at this.
16:08It looked like Indy was trying to fight out of it.
16:10But Mercedes was able to nail the Monnet maker.
16:13And then too close to the ropes.
16:16The ropes, that's what saved Indy Hartwell there.
16:19But Indy did everything she possibly could.
16:23She was so close, but she had no choice but to tap out.
16:30A hell of a match here.
16:32First time meeting between these two ladies.
16:35Absolutely.
16:35I wouldn't mind that encore.
16:37And if Indy didn't have Monnet scouted before, I'm pretty sure she does now.
16:41And you can see all the championships that she is draped with.
16:45I mean, who knows?
16:45If we get to see her again, she may have four more titles.
16:47But could we perhaps see Mercedes challenge for the HOG Women's Championship?
16:54Oh, wouldn't that be something?
16:55Against Megan Bain.
16:56That would be a hell of a match.
16:58I got to tell you something, guys.
16:59I got a little insight to do.
17:01And I think that's on the bucket list of Mercedes Monnet.
17:04So keep a lookout for that.
17:06Well, we welcome that.
17:07But I'll tell you what.
17:09For a first-time appearance here in House of Glory, it could not have gone any better for that woman
17:13right there.
17:15The Amazing Red will be proud watching this match.
17:19I can promise you that.
17:20Absolutely.
17:21Take nothing away from Indy Hartwell.
17:23Again, we're going to be seeing her in just a few weeks.
17:26Actually, May 9th, to be exact, in Chicago when we return.
17:31Logan Square Arena.
17:32Logan Square Auditorium.
17:34Get ready.
17:39If you're not on the money train right now, you better hop aboard.
17:44We got room for you on that.
17:45I'm on the money train.
17:46Oh, I know you are.
17:47I'm on the money train.
17:48What about you, Doc?
17:48Are you on the money train?
17:50I've got my own money.
17:51Yeah, I'll bet.
17:53Can I borrow $5?
17:55No.
17:57Well, ladies and gentlemen, an incredible match.
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