AEW Collision, Maya World defeats Athena to advance

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Maya World defeated Athena on AEW Collision to advance to the Owen Hart Foundation women's tournament final. That win sets up Maya World to face Mercedes Moné for the Owen Cup at the Forbidden Door pay-per-view next Sunday. Maya World beat her former mentor, an upset that elevates her into a marquee, breakout contender ahead of the pay-per-view. Athena's loss continues a pattern of late-stage exits in the Owen Cup and shifts momentum in AEW's women's division heading into Forbidden Door.

All Elite Wrestling

@allelitewrestling.com

#ForbiddenDoor 8e/5p, HBO Max PPV Sunday 6/28 #OwenCup Women's Final Mercedes Moné vs Maya World After Maya World scored an amazing upset win tonight vs her mentor @athenapalmer.bsky.social, she will fight the woman who inspired her to become a wrestler (Mercedes) at Forbidden Door!

19345d ago

Marcus The Entertainer5

It’s crazy to think that Maya World and Mercedes Moné, two women who weren’t even in the original tournament lineup, made it all the way to the finals. Injuries changed the plans, but now I’m really wondering what the original plan was.

Michael Brooks 🇬🇧 💯

@michael.brooks4.com

Athena is just posted this after losing to Maya World on Collision 🤣🤣 #AEW

16945d ago

Krakenstein must live3

She knew she was getting memed.

ELIZE2

Guess the tears are real now 🤣

gal dente 🍝

@katbridges.bsky.social

damn right Athena and Maya World are trending after AEW Collision dropped off the board 🥰

13145d ago

AEW On TV

@aewontv.bsky.social

MAYA WORLD IS GOING TO THE FINALS!!!! She gets the win over her former teacher and secures a showdown with Mercedes Moné at #AEWForbiddenDoor! #AEWCollision is on TNT and HBO Max

10745d ago

All Elite Central

@allelitecentral.com

BIG SHOCK in the Women’s Owen Cup as Maya World defeats Athena and advances to the Final next Sunday. She’ll face Mercedes Mone next Sunday for the 2026 Owen Cup. For the third year in a row, Athena is defeated in the Semi Final. #AEWCollision

9645d ago

TranquiloDude

@tranquilodude.bsky.social

Aew doesn’t tell stories or make stars huh? Maya World says Hi! Incredible job so far

8145d ago

elderoftheuniverse.bsky.social4

They also elevated Kyle Fletcher from tag team wrestler to singles main eventer. Countdown to his world title reign is already underway.

Jay T. Shirt

@fight4ever.bsky.social

Bishop Kaun still anime posing, I see 😅. I wonder if Ricochet put him up to it. #AEWCollision

Pro wrestler Bishop Kaun posing with his hand over his face on AEW Collision.

6645d ago

Rickee4

The most handsome man in AEW and insists on hiding his face. 100% knows what he is doing

shintigercurl4

his finisher is the spirit gun and they wear admiral coats to the ring. OF COURSE HE DID.

Dave🌸2

im glad i wasnt the only one that noticed that

Sean

@stholeary.bsky.social

The people who say AEW is "just bangers" clearly don't watch AEW. The Owen final between Mercedes (superstar motivated by previous title losses) and Maya World (Cinderella story motivated by tragedy) is pure (March) madness.

6945d ago

FrancisTheWitcher

@francisthewitcher.bsky.social

#AEWCollision Maya World and Athena delivered an all-timer match with a shocking result that would be written in the books from now on. So happy for Maya World and her ascension will be one of the greatest storylines in pro wrestling.

6245d ago

All Elite Wrestling bot

@aewbot.bsky.social

"That Owen Hart Cup, I walk past it, and I see it shining. And I know what my destiny is." EXCLUSIVE: After her shocking victory and advancing to the Finals of the #OwenCup to face her hero Mercedes Moné at #ForbiddenDoor, Maya World is completely focused on taking it all!

4145d ago

Kyle Sparks of Bodyslam.net

@kyleksparks.bsky.social

The full list of Athena *singles* losses (not counting situations like 3-4 ways, tags, etc.) since arriving in AEW: 6/20/26 - Maya World #AEWCollision 2/27/26 - Syuri (for NJPW) 8/24/25 - Toni Storm 4/16/25 - Mercedes Mone 7/12/23 - Willow Nightingale 9/4/22 - Jade Cargill That is it. Full list.

4245d ago

Kyle Sparks of Bodyslam.net2

They just put Maya in some VERY exclusive company tonight. But I’ll be honest, I’m not sure I like the idea of her being the one to ultimately dethrone Athena. The story is there, more or less, but you *had* much the same story (absent the personal tragedy) with Billie Starkz and you didn’t do it.

Adam Piontek

@73k.us

Not that everyone's wrong or anything but I do find it kind of annoying that every time anything good happens for Maya World or Hyan, those other messy people's names keep appearing linked. Maya & Hyan are amazing & would be getting great opportunities regardless because of it. #AEW

4044d ago

Fightful Wrestling

@fightful.com

Mercedes Mone and Athena teamed up and attacked Maya World after the match!

4545d ago

Jay V 📚🤼

@nookandabook.bsky.social

Maya World's brilliance lies not merely in the fact that she wrestled a great match. It was also in that she brought a largely neutral crowd onto her side completely. They were desperate for her to win by the end. Man, the things a 3 minute match can do, eh? #AEWCollision #AEW #WrestleSky 🤼

Maya World gets a hug from Mercedes Monè after her victory against Athena on AEW Collision

3345d ago

Amy Nemmity

@amy.wrestlejoy.com

Haven’t ended up watching #AEWCollision, Andy booked us a stay at a REALLY nice resort and spa, so now I’m packing for that! Tomorrow, and the next two days is gonna be CRAZY fun. I’m so excited!

3645d ago

Amy Nemmity 8

I do really want to watch it. We might be able to sneak it in tonight between getting ready for it. Otherwise, I’ll have a lot of fun to catch up on ahead of Forbidden Door next weekend!

Andy N.2

Have fun. It's worth the watch when you do.

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