Although It Remains To Be Decided Yet, Willow Nightingale Would Like To Headline ROH Death Before Dishonor

Willow Nightingale versus Athena 3 is set to take place at Ring Of Honor’s Death Before Dishonor on July 21st. The ROH Women’s World Championship will be on the line as Nightingale looks to keep her winning ways alive after defeating Athena in the Owen Hart Foundation Women’s semifinals. The two first met on the March 9th episode of ROH TV.

Fans have been buzzing for this to be the main event of Death Before Dishonor for some time now. Both Athena and Nightingale have also pushed for this to happen.

While speaking with Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful, Willow was asked if the match had been made the main event. She responded that it was not yet determined but would love the chance for that to happen.

“That is something that is not 100% determined. We would really love if that were the case. This would be our third time facing off. It’s a rubber match, the title is on the line. At this point, I’m probably the person who has challenged for the Ring of Honor Women’s Championship more than anyone. On a personal note, Athena is somebody I’ve admired for years and years, throughout my entire career. To be able to work with her is an honor in that capacity. From a professional standpoint, she’s very the opposite of me in terms of her personality. Regardless of our feelings for one another, we both know that we’re hard-hitting and can bring a good fight for the fans to see and enjoy,” 

Willow on facing Athena at Death Before Dishonor

Athena’s change in attitude and approach in the ring was also discussed by Nightingale. She said she doesn’t expect mercy when the two face off once again.

“It’s similar to Owen Hart finals when I faced Ruby. These are people I have tagged with and have had friendly experiences with in the past. It’s really just a shift in perspective. Athena now, versus when I had tagged with her, just as talented and hard working and hard hitting as ever, but there’s a sense of maliciousness and meanness. Just a lot meaner than I had originally known her to be. Sometimes when you don’t see eye to eye or the person you thought you knew is has changed, it can be hard to overcome that. At this point, I’ve wrestled her two times since seeing the shift in attitude and personality. The fact that I can accept she’s different and has changed helps me walk into it not expecting any sort of mercy or remnants of friendship. The plan is to not let that get my head and just focus on the work and the wrestling,” 

Willow on Athena’s new attitude

You can catch the full interview on Fightful’s YouTube channel now.

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