At AEW All: Texas, the new top contender for the AEW Women’s World Championship has been determined. In a chaotic casino gauntlet match, former ROH Women’s World Champion Athena emerged victorious, gaining a shot at future titles.
Joining the match late, Athena quickly made an impact by targeting several opponents. Her dominance included delivering multiple power bombs to Mina Shirakawa and taking down Thekla, Tay Melo, Kris Statlander, and Megan Bayne. The event also marked the surprising debut of Syuri, who briefly clashed with the powerful Athena.
In the closing moments, Athena outlasted competitors like Thunder Rosa, Willow Nightingale, and Queen Aminata. She secured her win by pinning Mina Shirakawa after executing her signature move, “The O-Face.” This victory ensures Athena a chance to compete for the AEW Women’s World Championship in the near future.
Athena now awaits the outcome of the championship match later in the evening, where the current titleholder Toni Storm will defend against “The CEO” Mercedes Mon. She plans to challenge the winner of this high-stakes battle at a future date.
Fan Take: This development is exciting for AEW fans as it brings fresh energy and anticipation to the women’s division, showcasing Athena’s rising dominance. Her challenge could set the stage for thrilling matchups, elevating the level of competition and excitement in AEW’s women’s wrestling scene.
