Well, folks, what a night it was at AEW WrestleDream, and let me tell you, Mariah May’s reign as AEW Women’s World Champion just hit new heights! In her biggest test yet, Mariah May went toe-to-toe with none other than Willow Nightingale—and boy, did these two women put on an absolute clinic. It was drama, it was athleticism, and it was a reminder that the AEW women’s division is fierce.
Let’s break it down. May was up against Nightingale, who wasn’t just any challenger—oh no, she’s coming off a hot streak. After plowing through three former champs (Jamie Hayter, Saraya, and Nyla Rose) in a four-way on Dynamite, Willow was all set to make history, especially after Britt Baker had to bow out of the match with strep throat. Talk about pressure!
From the opening bell, Mariah May looked strong, in control—until Willow went full Mike Tyson and bit her ear! Yes, you heard me right! That bold move reset the match, and suddenly it was Nightingale’s world, as she hit May with everything but the kitchen sink. Spinebusters, roll-ups, a Figure Four, and even a brutal series of knee strikes to the face—it was an all-out war.
But May is no ordinary champion, folks. When things looked grim, she countered Willow’s Babe With the Powerbomb with a stunning German suplex. Then, in a huge moment, May hit her signature May Day, but Willow wasn’t going down that easy. Somehow, some way, Nightingale kicked out! The crowd was on their feet—it was madness!
The two women were evenly matched, exchanging chops and lariats, until they both collapsed to the mat. But just when Willow seemed to have the upper hand, going for a superplex, May outsmarted her, delivering a breathtaking avalanche hurricanrana! And for the grand finale? A devastating Storm Zero running knee combo to seal the victory. Mariah May retains the title, folks, in what can only be described as her toughest match yet!
This was May’s third successful defense since dethroning “Timeless” Toni Storm at AEW All In, and it’s clear that the champ is only getting better with every match. With victories over Nyla Rose, Yuka Sakazaki, and now Willow Nightingale, the future looks very bright for this rising star!