In a recent interview with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, IWGP Women’s Champion Mercedes Moné discussed several topics, including the reports that her New Japan Pro Wrestling/STARDOM contract expires after the STARDOM All Star Grand Queendom event this Sunday.

“The rumors are so far from the truth. If it’s not coming from me, or my voice, then how does anyone else know my business. None of it is true unless it is coming from me, it’s just a reminder that I’m a conversation starter. This is is my new home, I’m embracing the way of life, I’m riding the train, I’m eating the food, I’m not here for a quick second. I have a kitchen in my apartment, but when I go out, I’m eating yakiniku, it’s this amazing barbecue, I’ve been enjoying everything, the pancakes are amazing too.

This has become my second home, and I’m committed to staying here to make history. In the United States, you’re told what to do, what to say and how to say it. Here, I’m creating every single moment, I feel so free, I’ve never been this confident and it is significant to me, because I’m inspiring people to follow their dreams, I don’t take that responsibility. I’m not even in my prime yet, I’m just getting started, I’m finally getting to create the magic I’ve always wanted to create, my ideas aren’t being limited and I’m not constantly hearing no, or that matches are being cut short, I’m not going to hold back.”

The full interview is available at this link.