After swirling rumors, Mercedes Mone has officially confirmed her divorce from Sarath Ton, her husband of nearly eight years. The professional wrestler and current TBS Champion addressed the separation in a recent video on her YouTube channel, providing details about their relationship and future. This announcement follows reports from TMZ and speculation among wrestling fans regarding the status of Mercedes Mone’s husband and their marriage.
In her candid video, Mone revealed that she and Sarath Ton, also known as Kid Mikaze in the wrestling world, had been separated since late 2020. Despite the separation occurring years prior, she opted not to disclose the news publicly at the time. Mercedes Mone explained that one reason for her silence was her uncertainty about how Vince McMahon, then head of WWE, would react. She was involved in a storyline with Carmella and Reggie, and Mone believed McMahon might have misinterpreted their on-screen dynamic, potentially influencing her career. Furthermore, she expressed a desire to avoid public judgment regarding her personal life.
Despite the end of their marriage, Mercedes Mone emphasized the positive nature of her relationship with her ex-husband. She described Sarath Ton as an “amazing, incredible guy” and expressed gratitude for his impact on her life, stating he “changed and saved my life.” Mone highlighted their continued positive relationship, even as she embraces her newfound freedom and moves forward with the divorce proceedings. She stated, “We have such a great relationship, and he’s such an amazing, incredible guy that I’m so thankful for. He’s another person that changed and saved my life. But I’m excited to be free and to say that I’m finally getting a divorce.”
However, not all perspectives on Mercedes Mone’s husband and their relationship have been as complimentary. Wrestling veteran Dutch Mantell shared a less flattering anecdote on his podcast, “Story Time with Dutch Mantell.” Mantell recounted an encounter from his time in WWE where he observed Mone and Ton together. He admitted to making snap judgments based on appearance, stating that he found them to be an “unnatural” pairing and that Ton “didn’t match her” in his eyes. Mantell’s commentary, while subjective, has added another layer to the public discussion surrounding Mercedes Mone’s husband and their dynamic. He said, “I’m sitting there one day when I was with WWE, and she was down there at a table, like looking at colors or looking at patterns or looking at something or and he was there, and I think he was, he has, I think he works, he’s a seamstress or something. Yeah. And I asked Jack Swagger. I said, Who’s that guy with Mercedes down there?’And he went; ‘that’s her husband. I went, what? That guy is her husband. He said, Yeah. That’s, he’s an ugly little b**tard anyway. I mean, and I don’t know him. He could be a great guy. But him and her look like the most unnatural people to ever find each other and get together. I didn’t get it. I mean, he didn’t match her.”
Mercedes Mone and her ex-husband Sarath Ton at an event
Sarath Ton, Mercedes Mone’s husband until recently, has carved out his own unique space within the wrestling industry. Known as Kid Mikaze in the ring, he initially gained experience in independent wrestling promotions, honing his skills both as a performer and in costume design. Upon joining WWE, Ton transitioned primarily into a costume designer role. His work has been widely recognized for its creativity and meticulous detail, contributing significantly to the visual identities of numerous WWE superstars. Sarath Ton’s contributions behind the scenes are a testament to his multifaceted talent within professional wrestling.
Looking ahead, Mercedes Mone is focused on her career and future endeavors. Having recently captured both the TBS Championship and the NJPW STRONG Women’s Championship, her professional life is thriving. Addressing questions about her romantic future, Mone stated she is not currently seeking a new relationship and is particularly uninterested in dating anyone from a rival wrestling promotion. Her priority, she emphasized, is dedicated to her work in AEW and achieving her goals within the wrestling world. She declared 2024 as a year of “ALL HUSTLE and ALL FLOW,” signaling her commitment to her career and wrestling aspirations following the personal changes in her life, including her divorce from Mercedes Mone’s husband, Sarath Ton.
