Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves for some unfortunate news from the wrestling world. The “Forever” ROH Women’s Champion, Athena, has reportedly sustained an injury during the ROH portion of last night’s “AEW Collision” tapings. Known for her resilience and fierce spirit, Athena’s recent mishap has raised concerns among her fans and colleagues alike.
The Incident: A Hard Landing and a Limp
According to PWInsider, Athena’s injury occurred during a high-risk spot where she charged through the middle ropes, only to land hard on the outside. Upon her return to the ring, she was noticeably limping but continued to showcase her fighting spirit. Athena delivered a forearm smash to her opponent, who managed to kick out of the first pinfall attempt but stayed down for the second, allowing Athena to wrap up the match.
Injury Concerns: Communication and Aftermath
It’s reported that Athena communicated her injury to the referee between pin attempts, demonstrating her professionalism even under duress. Despite staying in character post-match, she was unable to put weight on her left leg and required assistance from the referee and another staff member to leave the ring. Athena was examined after the match, but details regarding the nature and severity of her injury remain undisclosed.
Athena’s Reign and Future Goals
Athena has been a dominant force as the ROH Women’s Champion, holding the title for an impressive 525 days since dethroning Mercedes Martinez in December 2022. Last December, she expressed her ambitions for 2024, aiming to make a significant impact on AEW TV and targeting the TBS and AEW Women’s World Championships to achieve her goal of becoming a women’s triple crown champion. She made notable strides towards this objective in April by defending her title against Red Velvet at “Battle of the Belts X.”
As the wrestling community awaits further updates on Athena’s condition, her fans are undoubtedly hoping for a swift and full recovery for the indomitable champion.