One big thing
Mariah May successfully defended her AEW Women’s World Championship against Anna Jay in a brutal No DQ rubber match, culminating in a dramatic finish involving barbwire, aerosol spray, and a decisive Storm Zero on a steel chair.
Why it matters
This victory solidifies May’s reign as champion and sets up an intriguing championship celebration with Mina Shirakawa at Full Gear, potentially signaling a new alliance in the women’s division.
Match results and key moments
• Mina Shirakawa defeated Harley Cameron via Glamourous Drive
• Daniel Garcia submitted Johnny TV while Jack Perry attacked Matt Menard backstage
• Shelton Benjamin defeated Komander, followed by a post-match mask assault attempt
• Powerhouse Hobbs quickly dispatched Bear Bronson
• The Acclaimed qualified for Full Gear’s tag title match by defeating LFI
• Mariah May retained the Women’s World Championship in a No DQ war
Backstage developments
• Kris Statlander and Hikaru Shida set up a future match on Dynamite
• FTR discussed their future direction following recent losses
• Jon Moxley delivered an intense promo about Orange Cassidy and Full Gear
By the numbers
• 6 matches total
• 3 submission victories
• 2 post-match attacks
• 1 championship defense
What’s next
The road to Full Gear intensifies with several key matchups set, including the Tag Team Championship contest and Mariah May’s champagne celebration with Mina Shirakawa.
What did you think of tonight’s brutal No DQ main event, and who do you see as the next legitimate challenger for Mariah May’s Women’s World Championship? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!
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