Athena Advances In Owen Hart Tournament At AEW Double Or Nothing

Athena defeated Mina Shirakawa at AEW Double Or Nothing to advance in the women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. The ROH Women’s World Champion battled Shirakawa at Sunday’s PPV in the first match of the 2026 women’s tournament.

Shirakawa had Athena on her heels at several points, hitting a couple of big DDTs. She went for the figure four at one point, but Athena was able to push her off. Athena battled back and eventually picked up the win via the O-Face after just under 11 minutes.

You can see clips from the AEW Double Or Nothing match below. Athena is set to face the winner of Skye Blue vs. Sareee in the semifinals. The finals of the tournament will take place at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door on June 28th in San Jose, California.

Last year at All In: Texas, @AthenaPalmer_FG broke @MinaShirakawa’s hand!

Now, @ringofhonor Women’s World Champion Athena stands in Mina’s path as Shirakawa looks for revenge in the Owen!

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 25, 2026

We're KICKING OFF the #OwenCup with a Women's Quarterfinal Match between @MinaShirakawa & ROH Women's World Champion @AthenaPalmer_FG!

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 25, 2026

A well-timed dodge stuns @AthenaPalmer_FG!

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 25, 2026

.@AthenaPalmer_FG wants to add the AEW Women's World Championship to her collection after winning the #OwenCup, but she'll have to make it through @MinaShirakawa first!

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 25, 2026

The power unleashed by @AthenaPalmer_FG into @MinaShirakawa knocked out the LED board at ringside!

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 25, 2026

"Like a sack of spuds!" – @McGuinnessNigel

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 25, 2026

High risk tornillo to the floor by @MinaShirakawa!

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 25, 2026

BRUTAL STOMP BY @ATHENAPALMER_FG!

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 25, 2026

THE O-FACE CONNECTS! @ATHENAPALMER_FG ADVANCES!

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 25, 2026