During the main event of Friday night’s ROH Final Battle 2023 pay-per-view event, Athena successfully defended the ROH Women’s World Championship against Billie Starkz.
Starkz and Athena hugged after the match, and the champion raised the challenger’s hand as a show of respect.
Athena has held the ROH Women’s World Championship for 371 days, having won the title from Mercedes Martinez at Final Battle 2022.
You can check out some highlights from the match below:
What an exchange in this main event title match between Athena and Billie Starkz!
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▶️ https://t.co/c45XmmDylN#ROH Women’s World Championship@AthenaPalmer_FG | @BillieStarkz pic.twitter.com/RaSZoZZPkm— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) December 16, 2023
DEVASTATING offense by the Challenger Billie Starkz!
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▶️ https://t.co/c45XmmDylN#ROH Women’s World Championship@AthenaPalmer_FG | @BillieStarkz pic.twitter.com/u076fIJga1— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) December 16, 2023
Billie Starkz pulling out all the stops against the Champ!
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▶️ https://t.co/c45XmmDylN#ROH Women’s World Championship@AthenaPalmer_FG | @BillieStarkz pic.twitter.com/D00mltee4A— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) December 16, 2023
Billie Starkz trying to even things up against the Champ!
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▶️ https://t.co/c45XmmDylN#ROH Women’s World Championship@AthenaPalmer_FG | @BillieStarkz pic.twitter.com/bfjcrH4qVX— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) December 16, 2023
The Champ setting the pace early on in this title match!
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▶️ https://t.co/c45XmmDylN#ROH Women’s World Championship@AthenaPalmer_FG | @BillieStarkz pic.twitter.com/JK1T3M3vKv— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) December 16, 2023
The most dominant #ROH Women’s World Champion in history, the Fallen Goddess, ATHENA defends the title in tonight’s #ROHFinalBattle MAIN EVENT!
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▶️ https://t.co/c45XmmDylN@AthenaPalmer_FG pic.twitter.com/p1wdp77EsG— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) December 16, 2023
During Friday’s ROH Final Battle 2023 pay-per-view event, Kyle Fletcher defeated Komander, Lee Johnson, Lee Moriarty, Dalton Castle, and Bryan Keith to win the ROH World Television Championship.
Former ROH World Champion Samoa Joe vacated the title on the November 8th episode of AEW Dynamite in order to chase MJF’s AEW World Championship.
The victory marks Fletcher’s maiden run with the title and his second title reign in ROH. He previously held the ROH World Tag Team Championships with Mark Davis from July 21st to August 27th of this year.
You can check out some highlights from the match below:
WHAT A MOVE!
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▶️ https://t.co/c45XmmDylN@kylefletcherpro | @KomandercrMX pic.twitter.com/FuRQxwvyDq— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) December 16, 2023
Why is @TheRealMorrison out at ringside?!
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▶️ https://t.co/c45XmmDylN@theDALTONcastle | @BigShottyLee | @theleemoriarty | @kylefletcherpro | @KomandercrMX | @bountykeith pic.twitter.com/y7XVPnuStj— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) December 16, 2023
Komander goes FLYING!
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▶️ https://t.co/c45XmmDylN@theDALTONcastle | @BigShottyLee | @theleemoriarty | @kylefletcherpro | @KomandercrMX | @bountykeith pic.twitter.com/FzvSoIntXl— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) December 16, 2023
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The main event of the ROH Final Battle 2023 pay-per-view event saw Athena successfully defend the ROH Women’s World Championship against Billie Starkz. The match was highly competitive and showcased the incredible talent of both competitors.
Athena, who has held the ROH Women’s World Championship for 371 days, proved why she is considered one of the most dominant champions in the history of the promotion. She showcased her athleticism, technical skills, and resilience throughout the match, fending off the relentless attacks from Starkz.
Starkz, on the other hand, put up a valiant effort and showed why she is considered one of the rising stars in the wrestling industry. She displayed her high-flying moves, devastating offense, and determination to dethrone Athena.
After the match, Starkz and Athena shared a moment of respect as they hugged in the ring. Athena raised Starkz’s hand as a gesture of admiration for her performance. This display of sportsmanship highlighted the mutual respect between the two competitors.
The match received praise from fans and wrestling enthusiasts alike. Several highlights from the match were shared on social media, showcasing the intense back-and-forth action between Athena and Starkz. These highlights further solidified the reputation of both wrestlers as top-tier athletes in the industry.
In addition to the women’s championship match, Kyle Fletcher emerged victorious in a six-way match to win the ROH World Television Championship. Fletcher defeated Komander, Lee Johnson, Lee Moriarty, Dalton Castle, and Bryan Keith to capture the title. This win marked Fletcher’s maiden run with the championship and his second title reign in ROH.
Former ROH World Champion Samoa Joe vacated the title on an episode of AEW Dynamite to pursue MJF’s AEW World Championship. Fletcher’s victory in the six-way match showcased his skills and potential as a singles competitor.
Overall, the ROH Final Battle 2023 event was a thrilling night of wrestling action. The women’s championship match between Athena and Billie Starkz was a standout moment, showcasing the talent and athleticism of both wrestlers. With Athena’s continued reign as the ROH Women’s World Champion and Fletcher’s victory in the six-way match, the future looks bright for both competitors in Ring of Honor.