Athena Set for Historic Stardom Debut Ahead of International Women’s Cup Final

One Big Thing

ROH Women’s World Champion Athena will make her Stardom debut on January 3 at the Tokyo Garden Center, marking a significant crossover between major wrestling promotions.

Key Details

• Athena will team with Thekla against unnamed opponents at Stardom’s New Year Dream event
• The champion will compete in the International Women’s Cup final on January 5
• The cup final features Willow Nightingale, Persephone, and Momo Watanabe
• Winner earns a championship match in their promotion of choice

Direct Quote

I am the Forever ROH Champion and on January 3, me and my Forever Ring of Honor Championship will be in action for Stardom for the first time ever,” Athena announced in a video message.

Why It Matters

• This marks Athena’s first appearance in Stardom, Japan’s premier women’s wrestling promotion
• Represents growing collaboration between ROH, AEW, NJPW, Stardom, and CMLL
• Could lead to more international opportunities for women wrestlers across promotions

By The Numbers

• Athena has held the ROH Women’s World Championship since December 10, 2022
• She is the longest-reigning champion in the title’s history

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