Athena Retains Women’s World Title Against Persephone At ROH Final Battle

Athena remains the Forever Champion, retaining the AEW Women’s World Championship against Persephone at ROH Final Battle. Athena defeated Persephone at Friday’s show in the main event to retain her title. Despite a strong challenge from the CMLL star, Athena was able to put her challenger away with an O-Face to hold onto her title.

Athena’s title reign now stands at 1,092 days. She won the title all the way back at ROH Final Battle 2022 when she defeated Mercedes Martinez. She has walked out of the last four Final Battles with the title on her shoulder.

You can see highlights from the match below.

Persephone’s patience is gone. She’s not entertaining the games anymore!

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Persephone keeps targeting the damaged back of @AthenaPalmer_FG with relentless pressure!

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Huge impact as @AthenaPalmer_FG is planted on the announcers desk!

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— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) December 6, 2025

.@AthenaPalmer_FG sees the opening and takes full advantage!

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— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) December 6, 2025

Clean catch from Persephone followed by a huge toss!

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— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) December 6, 2025

#ANDSTILL #ROH Women's World Champion @AthenaPalmer_FG!

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— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) December 6, 2025