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Athena Suffers Asthma Attack During ROH Title Match but Finishes and Keeps Championship

Viral ringside footage plus Athena’s post on X show ringside staff responded quickly and have drawn attention to in-ring medical protocols.

Overview

  • A ringside video circulating on social media captured Athena lying outside the ring during her ROH Women’s World title match and fans urging her to get up.
  • Athena confirmed on X that she experienced an asthma attack mid-match and thanked AEW/ROH staff and her supporters for their quick response.
  • Promotion personnel attended to Athena at ringside and the situation did not escalate, allowing her to complete the match and retain the title.
  • Coverage is based on the viral clip and Athena’s own statement, and there has been no separate official medical report released by AEW or ROH.
  • Athena is a long-reigning ROH Women’s World Champion and former WWE competitor, and the episode has renewed public focus on wrestler health and in-ring emergency procedures.