Athena, a former WWE Superstar now competing in AEW and ROH, is making history with one of the longest title reigns in recent wrestling history. She has become the longest-reigning ROH Women’s World Champion, recently surpassing 1,000 days holding the title. This milestone has sparked discussions about whether she could eventually challenge Roman Reigns‘ title reign record.
Roman Reigns held the WWE Universal Championship for an impressive 1,316 days. Despite this, a recent Fightful Select Q&A indicated that Reigns’ record does not influence how Athena is booked as the Forever Champion. Athena is expected to take a hiatus from AEW and ROH for about five to six weeks due to undisclosed reasons, pausing her title defenses temporarily.
Potential Contenders Eye Athena’s Championship
At ROH Death Before Dishonor, Athena successfully defended her championship against Mina Shirakawa, reinforcing her dominance. However, she recently fell short in her challenge against Toni Storm for the AEW Women’s World Championship, signaling tough competition ahead.
Looking toward future opponents, Athena has expressed interest in defending her title against Mercedes Moné. The AEW Women’s World Champion responded on social media, showing eagerness for the match as she continues to seek additional championships to capture.
“Good, [be]cause that’s a title I really want đŸ¤‘,” Mone wrote.
The last time Athena and Moné met was during the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, an encounter praised as one of the best women’s matches in recent years. A rematch could now take place with Athena’s ROH Women’s World Championship at stake, adding even greater significance.
Athena’s Title Reign: What Lies Ahead?
Throughout her record-breaking tenure as champion, Athena has delivered numerous memorable title defenses, showcasing her skill against top-tier opponents. Once she returns from her upcoming break, she is expected to face challengers from both the AEW and ROH rosters, keeping her reign dynamic and competitive.
The question remains: will Athena’s reign continue long enough to overtake Roman Reigns’ WWE Universal Championship mark? The wrestling world will be watching closely as she attempts to further cement her legacy among the sport’s great champions.
