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Willow Nightingale Retains AEW TBS Title After Narrow Victory Over CMLL Champion Persephone
Nightingale will defend both the TBS and Women's Tag Team Titles at AEW Revolution this Sunday.
Published on Mar. 12, 2026
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Willow Nightingale successfully defended her AEW TBS Championship against CMLL World Women's Champion Persephone on the March 11 episode of "AEW Dynamite." The hard-fought match saw Persephone's power and high-flying ability push Nightingale to the limit, but the champion was ultimately able to secure a last-minute pinfall victory. After the match, Nightingale announced she will defend both the TBS Championship and the AEW Women's World Tag Team Titles at the upcoming AEW Revolution pay-per-view.
Why it matters
Nightingale's victory over the reigning CMLL Women's Champion demonstrates her ability to rise to the occasion against top international talent. Her decision to defend both her singles and tag team titles at Revolution highlights her ambition to be a fighting champion and cement her status as one of AEW's premier female competitors.
The details
The match between Nightingale and Persephone was a back-and-forth affair, with Persephone's strength and high-flying moves giving the champion trouble throughout. Nightingale nearly lost the title when Persephone had her set up for a Crucifix Bomb, but the champion was able to wriggle free and secure a last-second pinfall victory. After the match, Nightingale cut an impassioned promo where she challenged Persephone to a rematch, as well as announcing her intention to defend both the TBS Championship and the AEW Women's World Tag Team Titles at Revolution.
- Nightingale defended the TBS Championship against Persephone on the March 11, 2026 episode of "AEW Dynamite".
- Nightingale will defend the TBS Championship and the AEW Women's World Tag Team Titles at the AEW Revolution pay-per-view on March 16, 2026.
The players
Willow Nightingale
The reigning AEW TBS Champion, known for her hard-hitting and high-flying wrestling style.
Persephone
The current CMLL World Women's Champion, who challenged Nightingale for the AEW TBS Title on "AEW Dynamite."
Tony Khan
The President of AEW, who officially sanctioned Nightingale's title defenses at the upcoming Revolution pay-per-view.
What they’re saying
“I'm not going to rest on my laurels after this win. I want to take on all comers at Revolution - I'm defending the TBS Title and the Women's Tag Titles, and I'm ready to prove I'm the best in the world.”
— Willow Nightingale, AEW TBS Champion (AEW Dynamite)
What’s next
Willow Nightingale will defend both the AEW TBS Championship and the AEW Women's World Tag Team Titles at the AEW Revolution pay-per-view on March 16, 2026.
The takeaway
Willow Nightingale's narrow victory over the formidable CMLL Women's Champion Persephone demonstrates her ability to rise to the occasion against top international talent. Her decision to defend both her singles and tag team titles at Revolution highlights her ambition to cement her status as one of AEW's premier female competitors.
