ROH Women’s World Champion Athena will defend the gold at an upcoming STARDOM event.
Athena made her STARDOM debut at the New Year Dream event on January 3. There, she and Thekla defeated Mina Shirakawa and Tay Melo. Athena then competed in the International Women’s Cup four-way match at NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty. Thekla interfered and cost Athena the match, as she helped Moto Watanabe emerge victorious.
Backstage after the match, Athena and Thekla got into a heated confrontation, and Thekla challenged the champion to a title match at the STARDOM event on January 13th. Athena accepted the challenge.
Athena has held the ROH Women’s World Championship for over 750 days; she won the title at ROH Final Battle 2022. She recently defended the gold against Billie Starkz at ROH Final Battle 2024.
Thekla is a former Goddess of STARDOM Champion and Artist of STARDOM Champion. She has also held the SWA World Championship, among other accolades.
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