Willow dethrones Thekla at Redemption after overcoming outside interference from Skye Blue
Summary
– Willow Nightingale defeated Thekla to win the AEW Women’s World Championship at Redemption
– Skye Blue attempted to help Thekla retain by placing her foot on the bottom rope
– Willow avoided a stomp and secured the championship with a roll-up pin
Willow Nightingale captured the AEW Women’s World Championship at the inaugural Redemption pay-per-view.
The event took place on July 26 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Thekla defended the championship against Willow in the second-to-last match of the night.
Willow entered the contest looking to regain the title after earning another championship opportunity.
Mercedes Moné was shown watching the match from a box seat before the action began.
Willow used her size and power advantage to overwhelm Thekla early on.
Thekla eventually slowed the challenger down and began targeting her with a more aggressive offense.
She even bit Willow’s ear while attempting to maintain control.
Willow survived several attacks and submission attempts before building another comeback.
She countered a charging Thekla and drove the champion into the mat with a powerbomb.
Skye Blue then ran to ringside and placed Thekla’s foot on the bottom rope to stop the pinfall.
Thekla attempted to capitalize on the interference but missed a stomp.
Willow immediately rolled her up and secured the three-count.
