Mercedes Moné has generated controversy by launching a new private messaging service where fans can write directly by $ 99.99 per month. Although many have criticized the price, Russo wins He came out in his defense … In his own way.
During podcast issuance Shootin’ from the HipWWE's ex -speechist supported Mercedes's decision and even compared his own Cameo service: “People can write me for two dollars. I am 98 dollars cheaper,” Russo joked. But beyond sarcasm, the message was clear: “If there are people willing to pay 99 dollars for a text, they are charged. No one is forcing them. If they pay it, that she takes advantage of. If people want to spend that money, it is their decision. And Mercedes has every right to earn that money“.
The service offered by Mono promises an “exclusive, personal and private” interaction with its most loyal fans, ensuring that the number is “reserved only for its greatest followers.” And despite the wave of criticism in networks, AEW's CEO has made it clear that it has no intention of recruiting.
Services like Mercedes Moné are not as far -fetched as they seem at first glance. In an era where the direct connection between celebrities and fans has become a profitable form of content, these types of proposals have been normalized. Platforms such as Cameo, Patreon, Fanhouse or even Onlyfans (in their non -explicit variants) have consolidated a model where interaction becomes a product, and where exclusive access has value for a niche of faithful followers.
For many public figures, especially in the world of wrestling and sports entertainment, this type of services represent a direct way of monetizing their personal brand without depending on intermediary companies. What was previously limited to autograph signatures or meets In physical events, it now translates into private messages, personalized greetings and access to exclusive content. Maybe $ 99 to write to Mercedes sound exaggerated for some, but for his most loyal followers, it is simply the price of feeling a little closer to his favorite star.
