Athena successfully defended her ROH Women’s World Title against Persephone in the second match of a double main event, marking the third women’s championship match on the card. Accompanied by new MIT member Diamante, Athena demonstrated her dominance early by pushing Persephone down and exchanging intense physical moves, including a test of strength and several outside-the-ring attacks. Despite Persephone’s focused attacks on Athena’s back and various high-impact maneuvers like a Texas Cloverleaf and powerbomb attempts, Athena maintained control.
The match intensified as Athena executed a springboard moonsault and locked on a Koji Clutch while Persephone countered with multiple suplexes and a spear. Persephone nearly secured the win with a Razor’s Edge, but Athena reversed the move and sealed victory with a suplex followed by her finishing maneuver, O-Face. Post-match, Athena celebrated with Diamante and Billie Starks, nearing three years as the reigning champion with only five days left to reach that milestone.
Fan Take: Athena’s impressive title defense solidifies her status as a top competitor in the women’s division, which is great news for AEW fans craving intense and high-quality wrestling. Her continued reign could elevate the prestige of the ROH Women’s World Title and inspire exciting rivalries that push the sport forward.
