The Babes of Wrath and the Sisters of Sin have been locked in a heated rivalry for several months, culminating in a high-stakes match at AEW Collision on January 31st to decide the AEW Women’s World Tag Team Champions. Despite a fierce effort from the Sisters of Sin, the Babes of Wrath successfully defended their titles in the main event as AEW wrapped up its Arlington visit.
The bout kicked off with Julia Hart and Harley Cameron, but Hart immediately launched an attack on Willow Nightingale, leading Sky Blue to step in against Cameron. Early on, both teams exchanged control, with Willow cleverly using Harley as a weapon against Julia and Skye. Despite some underhanded tactics by the Sisters of Sin, Harley managed to take down both foes with a crossbody and a double lariat, bringing the match to a pause. After the break, Julia gained the upper hand by dragging Harley outside and slamming her into the barricade before isolating Harley inside the ring, where she and Skye wore her down with headlocks and strikes.
Returning from the commercial break, Julia locked a tarantula submission on Harley, but Skye capitalized by hitting a running dropkick. However, Skye’s confidence led to a back suplex, allowing Harley to tag in Willow, who then took control over both challengers. Willow dominated with a spinebuster and several powerful moves, briefly securing a two count. Julia tried to turn the tide with a hurricanrana attempt, only for Willow to counter and trap her in a half Boston crab. After some back-and-forth, including a rescue by Skye and counters by Julia, the Sisters of Sin tried to isolate Willow once more. Willow managed to tag Harley, who nearly got caught in a corner, but a crucial DDT saved her.
The finale saw Willow make an unexpected blind tag to Harley, who immediately executed a crucifix bomb on Skye, followed by a Soul Food and Swinging Neckbreaker combo to claim the victory and retain the championship. Post-match chaos ensued as Tecla stormed the ring to confront the Babes of Wrath, only for Chris Statlaender to even the odds. Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford then entered the fray, adding to the excitement. The segment ended with Thekla spearheading Statlaender, and Bayne delivering a big boot to Willow as the show drew to a close.
Fan Take: This hard-fought title defense solidifies the Babes of Wrath’s dominance in AEW’s women’s tag division, promising thrilling rivalries ahead. For fans, this match highlights the growing depth and drama in AEW’s women’s tag team scene, potentially elevating the sport with more intense and high-profile matchups.
