Willow Nightingale Wins AEW Women's World Title, Sets Up Mercedes Mone Challenge

Willow Nightingale captured the AEW Women's World Championship by defeating Thekla at the Redemption pay‑per‑view, becoming AEW's first female Grand Slam champion. Following her victory, she posted an Instagram tribute thanking supporters and mentioning the encouragement she received from Capt. Shawn Dean.

On the July 29, 2026 episode of AEW Dynamite from Detroit, Nightingale celebrated her new title while the promotion also featured a World Trios Championship defense by The Conglomeration against The Demand. Her next opponent has been announced as Mercedes Mone for the upcoming All In event in London, setting up a high‑profile championship match later this year.