Maya World Defeats Athena, Secures Spot in Forbidden Door Final

At AEW Collision on June 20, 2026 in Sugar Land, Texas, Maya World upset ROH Women’s World Champion Athena in the semi‑final of the Owen Hart Foundation women’s tournament. World, who entered the tournament as a last‑minute replacement for the injured Sareee, had already defeated Skye Blue in the quarter‑finals. Her victory over Athena, the champion’s first singles loss since February 2026, earned her a place in the tournament final at the upcoming AEW × NJPW Forbidden Door event, where she will face Mercedes Moné.

Mercedes Moné, who qualified for the final on Dynamite, and Athena both attacked World after the match, intensifying the storyline heading into Forbidden Door. The tournament winner will receive a championship opportunity at All In in August for the AEW Women’s World title. World reflected on her win, saying, “I walk past the Owen Hart Cup and I know what my destiny is.”