Toni Storm Retains AEW Women's Title at Forbidden Door London

At the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door event in London, "Timeless" Toni Storm successfully defended her AEW Women’s World Championship against ROH Women’s World Champion Athena in a hard-fought match. Athena, who earned her title shot by winning the women's Casino Gauntlet at AEW All In, showcased why she has been the longest-reigning ROH Women’s Champion but ultimately submitted to Storm's TCM Chicken Wing, marking Storm's fifth successful defense since regaining the title at AEW Grand Slam Australia. The match featured interference attempts from Billie Starkz and Mina Shirakawa, with Shirakawa preventing Starkz from attacking Storm with a chair. Despite a strong showing and moments of control during the bout, Athena was unable to claim the AEW Women’s title and retained her ROH championship. The bout was highly praised for its intensity and highlighted the competitive depth of AEW’s women's division. Fans and commentators noted the sportsmanship of Athena in giving Storm a heads-up for the match, though it may have cost her the element of surprise.