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{{short description|American professional wrestler}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2022}}
{{Infobox professional wrestler
|name        = Athena
|image       = Ember Moon Feb 2017.jpg
|caption     = Reese as Ember Moon in 2017
|birth_name  = Adrienne Reese<ref name=NXTDebut>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/97139/nxts-newest-diva-makes-official-debut.html?p=1|title=NXT'S Newest Diva Makes Official Debut|author=Johnson, Mike|website=PWInsider|date=October 10, 2015|access-date=October 10, 2015|archive-date=August 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809092800/http://pwinsider.com/article/97139/nxts-newest-diva-makes-official-debut.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref>
|birth_date  = {{birth date and age|1988|8|31}}<ref>{{cite news|title=WWE Profile – Ember Moon|url=https://www.espn.in/wwe/story/_/id/23118920/wwe-profile-page-ember-moon|access-date=February 19, 2020|work=ESPN|date=April 11, 2018|language=en|archive-date=April 18, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190418044842/http://www.espn.in/wwe/story/_/id/23118920/wwe-profile-page-ember-moon|url-status=live}}</ref>
|birth_place = [[Garland, Texas]], U.S.
|spouse      = {{marriage|Matthew Palmer|2018}}
|names       = Adrienne<br />Adrienne Reese<br/>'''Athena'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/athena-9504.html?year=2015|title=Athena: Profile & Match Listing|website=The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=September 24, 2015|archive-date=August 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821043749/http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/athena-9504.html?year=2015|url-status=live}}</ref><br />Athena Reese<br/>Ember Moon<ref name="WWEbio">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/ember-moon|title=Ember Moon|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=August 21, 2016|archive-date=August 20, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170820161858/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/ember-moon|url-status=live}}</ref>
|height      = 5 ft 2 in<ref name="WWEbio"/>
|weight      = 120 lb<ref name="Shine"/>
|billed      = '''[[Dallas]], [[Texas]]'''<ref name="WWEbio"/><ref name="Shine"/><br />[[Chicago]], [[Illinois]]<ref name="Shine"/><br />[[St. Louis]], [[Missouri]]<ref name="Shine"/>
|trainer     = [[Skandor Akbar]]<ref name=NXTDebut/><ref name="Shine"/><br />Action Jackson<br />[[Lance Archer]]<ref name="Shine"/><br />[[Monty Brown]]<br />[[Booker T (wrestler)|Booker T]]<ref name=NXTDebut/><ref name="WWESigning"/><br />[[Rodney Mack]] & [[Jazz (wrestler)|Jazz]]<ref name="WWESigning">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/97487/wwe-officially-announces-a-number-of-signings-including-tough-enough-competitors-evolve-alumni.html?p=1|title=WWE Officially Announces A Number Of Signings Including Tough Enough Competitors & Evolve Alumni|author=Johnson, Mike|website=PWInsider|date=October 28, 2015|access-date=October 28, 2015|archive-date=July 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170710030858/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/97487/wwe-officially-announces-a-number-of-signings-including-tough-enough-competitors-evolve-alumni.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref>
|debut       = 2007<ref name="OWW">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/bios/a/athena-2/|title=Athena|website=Online World of Wrestling|access-date=September 24, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151102221608/http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/bios/a/athena-2/|archive-date=November 2, 2015}}</ref>
}}
'''Adrienne Palmer'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.genickbruch.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=19670|title=Adrienne Palmer|publisher=Genickbruch.com|access-date=January 22, 2024|archive-date=December 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211025833/https://www.genickbruch.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=19670|url-status=live}}</ref> ([[née]] Reese)<ref name=NXTDebut/> (born August 31, 1988) is an American [[professional wrestler]]. She is signed to [[All Elite Wrestling]] (AEW) under her ring name '''Athena'''. She also appears in AEW's sister promotion [[Ring of Honor]] (ROH), where she is the current and longest reigning [[ROH Women's World Champion]] in her [[ROH Women's World Championship#Reigns|first reign]], whilst also being the longest-reigning champion in ROH history. <ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Pizzazz |first=Manolo Has |date=2024-09-15 |title=Athena becomes longest reigning ROH champion in history |url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/2024/9/15/24245778/athena-becomes-longest-reigning-roh-champion-in-history |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=Cageside Seats |language=en |archive-date=September 21, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921221551/https://www.cagesideseats.com/2024/9/15/24245778/athena-becomes-longest-reigning-roh-champion-in-history |url-status=live }}</ref> She also makes appearances on the [[independent circuit]].
She is also known for her time in [[WWE]], where she worked under the name '''Ember Moon''', where she is a former [[NXT Women's Tag Team Champion]] and a former [[NXT Women's Champion]]. Before going to WWE, she wrestled on the [[independent circuit]] as Athena for promotions such as [[Shimmer Women Athletes]] or, [[Women Superstars Uncensored]].
== Early life ==
Reese was born in [[Garland, Texas]] on August 31, 1988. She attended [[Lakeview Centennial High School]] where she played tennis and softball as well as participating in the school's chess club and the mathlete program.<ref name="ReeseEarly">{{Cite web|url=https://www.pressreader.com/usa/the-dallas-morning-news/20180916/282471414765420|title=PressReader - the Dallas Morning News: 2018-09-16 - Area woman realizes dream in ring|via=PressReader|access-date=February 11, 2019|archive-date=March 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327222017/https://www.pressreader.com/usa/the-dallas-morning-news/20180916/282471414765420|url-status=live}}</ref> During her time in high school, Reese was maliciously bullied by her peers for her interests in video games and wrestling.<ref name=ReeseEarly />
== Professional wrestling career ==
=== Early career (2007–2015) ===
==== Independent circuit (2007–2015) ====
Reese was first introduced to professional wrestling by her grandfather, and she began training under [[Skandor Akbar]] in April 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/article/ember-moon-long-journey-to-a-dream|title=Ember Moon: Long journey to a dream|author=Saxton, Byron|author-link=Byron Saxton|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=September 1, 2016|access-date=September 8, 2016|archive-date=September 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160905003055/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/article/ember-moon-long-journey-to-a-dream|url-status=live}}</ref> She later trained at [[Booker T (wrestler)|Booker T]]'s [[Reality of Wrestling|Pro Wrestling Alliance]] (now named Reality of Wrestling) based in [[Houston]], [[Texas]], and began wrestling as Trouble in 2007 and later, Athena.<ref name="OWW"/> Athena also wrestled for various other Texas-based promotions, most notably Anarchy Championship Wrestling (ACW), based in [[Austin, Texas|Austin]] where she won the women's title, ACW American Joshi Championship three times, as well the ACW Television Championship.<ref name="OWW"/> From 2010 to 2015, she also worked for the all-female promotions [[Shimmer Women Athletes]] and [[Women Superstars Uncensored]].<ref name="OWW"/>
==== Ring of Honor (2013–2015) ====
Between 2013 and 2015, Reese worked for [[Ring of Honor]] (ROH) as part of a stable by the name of Team RnB alongside [[A.C.H.]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Webb|title=Ring of Honor TV Review 11/11/15 By Webb Anderson|url=https://tjrwrestling.net/review/ring-of-honor-tv-review-111115-by-webb-anderson/|url-status=live|archive-date=October 17, 2022|access-date=November 16, 2022|website=Tjrwrestling.net|date=November 13, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221017060850/https://tjrwrestling.net/review/ring-of-honor-tv-review-111115-by-webb-anderson/}}</ref> who joined TaDarius Thomas<ref>{{Cite web|title=TaDarius Thomas|url=https://m.imdb.com/name/nm6983171/|url-status=live|website=Imdb.com|access-date=November 29, 2022|archive-date=November 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221116152454/https://m.imdb.com/name/nm6983171/}}</ref> and then the two became a ROH tag team by the name of Adrenaline Rush consisting of A.C.H and TaDarius Thomas only.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ADRENALINE RUSH|url=http://www.thewrestlingrevolution.com/teamProfile.php?id=327&gid=426&gimmick=Adrenaline+Rush|access-date=March 26, 2023|website=Www.thewrestlingrevolution.com|archive-date=May 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230526202003/http://www.thewrestlingrevolution.com/teamProfile.php?id=327&gid=426&gimmick=Adrenaline+Rush|url-status=live}}</ref>
Also during this time period in [[Ring of Honor Wrestling|ROH]] in the [[Women of Honor|ROH Women of Honor division]] Athena competed in matches against talent such as [[MsChif]], [[Barbi Hayden]], [[Allie (wrestler)|Cherry Bomb]], [[Scarlett Bordeaux]] and more before silently being departed from ROH in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Unknown|first=Bobby|title=In Video: Athena, MsChif, Scarlett Bordeaux & Cherry Bomb Compete in ROH 4-Corner Survival Match|url=https://www.diva-dirt.com/in-video-athena-mschif-scarlett-bordeaux-cherry-bomb-compete-in-roh-4-corner-survival-match/|access-date=March 12, 2024|website=Diva-dirt.com|date=April 20, 2013|archive-date=October 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221013101229/https://www.diva-dirt.com/in-video-athena-mschif-scarlett-bordeaux-cherry-bomb-compete-in-roh-4-corner-survival-match/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Unknown|first=Kate|title=Barbi Hayden to Debut for ROH|url=https://www.diva-dirt.com/barbi-hayden-to-debut-for-roh/|access-date=March 12, 2024|website=Diva-dirt.com|date=May 26, 2013|archive-date=November 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221105194527/https://www.diva-dirt.com/barbi-hayden-to-debut-for-roh/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=GIRI|first=RAJ|title=ROH Throwback: Athena (Ember Moon) Vs. Barbi Hayden At Honor In The Heart Of Texas 2013|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2018/06/video-roh-throwback-athena-ember-moon-vs-barbi-hayden-at-honor/|access-date=March 12, 2024|website=Wrestlinginc.com|date=June 22, 2018|archive-date=March 12, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240312154042/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2018/06/video-roh-throwback-athena-ember-moon-vs-barbi-hayden-at-honor/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Unknown|first=SAS2994|title=ROH A Night of Hoopla Review|url=https://dxvsnwo1994.blogspot.com/2013/10/roh-night-of-hoopla-review.html?m=1|access-date=March 12, 2024|website=Dxvsnwo1994.blogspot.com|date=October 3, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Staff|first=PWMania.com|title=6 Most Shocking ROH Returns, Jenny Rose On Her First ROH Match, Keith Lee, Kyle O'Reilly|url=https://www.pwmania.com/6-most-shocking-roh-returns-jenny-rose-on-her-first-roh-match-keith-lee-kyle-oreilly#|access-date=March 13, 2024|website=Pwmania.com|date=July 4, 2020}}</ref>
=== WWE (2015–2021)===
==== NXT (2015–2018) ====
[[File:Ember Moon NXT Women's Championship crop.jpg|thumb|Reese as the [[NXT Women's Champion]] in April 2018]]
In September 2015 Reese signed a contract with [[WWE]], and was assigned to their [[Farm team|developmental territory]], [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/96522/wwe-signing-updates.html?p=1|title=WWE signing updates|author=Johnson, Mike|website=PWInsider|date=September 11, 2015|access-date=September 23, 2015|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304035231/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/96522/wwe-signing-updates.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref> She wrestled as Adrien Reese<ref name=TVDebut>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/nxt-tapings-finn-balor-defends-his-belt-against-apollo-crews-200161|title=NXT Tapings: Finn Balor defends his belt against Apollo Crews|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=October 22, 2015|access-date=October 23, 2015|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|archive-date=October 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151024145017/http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/nxt-tapings-finn-balor-defends-his-belt-against-apollo-crews-200161|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailyddt.com/2015/10/22/recent-wwe-nxt-signing-makes-debut-at-tv-taping-photo|title=Recent WWE NXT Signing Makes Debut at TV Taping (Photo)|author=Wolkenbrod, Rob|website=Daily DDT|date=October 22, 2015|access-date=January 18, 2017|archive-date=January 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170131191455/https://dailyddt.com/2015/10/22/recent-wwe-nxt-signing-makes-debut-at-tv-taping-photo/|url-status=live}}</ref>{{unreliable source?|date=April 2018}} or Adrienne Reese from October 2015 until June 2016, when her name was changed to Ember Moon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2015/1111/603695/women-wrestlers-get-wwe-tryouts|title=Adrienne Reese Wins WWE NXT Dark Match, Stephanie McMahon Honored (Photos), Nikki Bella Surgery Note|author=Middleton, Marc|website=WrestlingInc.com|date=November 11, 2015|access-date=January 18, 2017|archive-date=January 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170131184645/http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2015/1111/603695/women-wrestlers-get-wwe-tryouts/|url-status=live}}</ref>{{unreliable source?|failed=y|date=April 2018}}<ref name=AdrienneEmber>{{cite web|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|title=Pre-NXT Takeover Notes – Dark Match Result, Steel Cage set-up, new slogan, HBK backstage, main roster stars talk Joe-Balor NXT Title match|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/06/08/nxttakeoverprenotes/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=June 8, 2016|access-date=June 9, 2016|archive-date=August 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806155716/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/06/08/nxttakeoverprenotes/|url-status=live}}</ref> After a series of introductory vignettes, Moon made her television debut at [[NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn II]], defeating [[Billie Kay]].<ref name="NXTBrooklynII">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=104194&p=2|title=NXT Takeover Brooklyn Report: Joe Versus Nakamura, Bayley Versus Asuka, Revival Versus Gargano And Ciampa, And Much More|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=August 20, 2016|access-date=July 21, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-date=August 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809092718/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=104194&p=2|url-status=live}}</ref> Throughout the following months, Ember Moon went on a winning streak both in tag team<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/106172/wwe-nxt-report-matches-from-toronto-comments-from-participants-at-takeover-and-the-rematch-has-been-announced.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT Report: Matches From Toronto, Comments From Participants At Takeover, And The Rematch Has Been Announced|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=November 23, 2016|access-date=November 23, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-date=November 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161125111839/http://pwinsider.com/article/106172/wwe-nxt-report-matches-from-toronto-comments-from-participants-at-takeover-and-the-rematch-has-been-announced.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref> and singles matches<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/105008/wwe-nxt-report-asuka-faces-liv-morgan-the-dusty-classic-starts-next-week-itami-versus-dorado-ember-moon-versus-mandy-rose-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT Report: Asuka Faces Liv Morgan, The Dusty Classic Starts Next Week, Itami Versus Dorado, Ember Moon Versus Mandy Rose, And More|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=September 28, 2016|access-date=September 28, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-date=October 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014082153/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/105008/wwe-nxt-report-asuka-faces-liv-morgan-the-dusty-classic-starts-next-week-itami-versus-dorado-ember-moon-versus-mandy-rose-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/106419/ongoing-wwe-nxt-report-no-way-jose-and-rich-swann-in-action.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT Report: Joe Versus Nakamura From Japan, A Number One Contender Tournament Is Announced, A Big Debut, Sanity Is Missing A Member, And More|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=December 7, 2016|access-date=December 7, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-date=February 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202080730/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/106419/ongoing-wwe-nxt-report-no-way-jose-and-rich-swann-in-action.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/106900/wwe-nxt-report-matches-from-melbourne-featuring-joe-versus-nakamura-in-a-steel-cage-diy-versus-tm61-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT Report: Matches From Melbourne Featuring Joe Versus Nakamura In A Steel Cage, Diy Versus Tm61, And More|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=January 4, 2017|access-date=January 4, 2017|work=PWInsider|archive-date=February 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202080736/http://pwinsider.com/article/106900/wwe-nxt-report-matches-from-melbourne-featuring-joe-versus-nakamura-in-a-steel-cage-diy-versus-tm61-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/107324/ongoing-wwe-nxt-report-the-four-women-in-the-title-match-will-talk-tonight-but-first-ember-moon-versus-liv-morgan.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT Report: A Taste Of What The Women Will Do On Saturday, Video Packages, And Some Wrestling Too|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=January 25, 2017|access-date=January 25, 2017|work=PWInsider|archive-date=February 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202080715/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/107324/ongoing-wwe-nxt-report-the-four-women-in-the-title-match-will-talk-tonight-but-first-ember-moon-versus-liv-morgan.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/107474/wwe-nxt-report-corey-graves-tribute-uk-champion-in-action-footage-from-takeover-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT Report: Corey Graves Tribute, Uk Champion In Action, Footage From Takeover, And More|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=February 1, 2017|access-date=February 1, 2017|work=PWInsider|archive-date=February 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170203082023/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/107474/wwe-nxt-report-corey-graves-tribute-uk-champion-in-action-footage-from-takeover-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref> until losing to [[NXT Women's Champion]] [[Asuka (wrestler)|Asuka]] at [[NXT TakeOver: Orlando]] on April 1.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-orlando-2017-04-01/article/asuka-def-ember-moon|title=Did Ember Moon hit the Eclipse on Asuka?|access-date=August 20, 2017|archive-date=April 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170402171107/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-orlando-2017-04-01/article/asuka-def-ember-moon|url-status=live}}</ref> In May, Moon sustained a shoulder injury after being thrown out of the ring by Asuka.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-chicago-2017-05-20/article/nxt-womens-championship-match|title=Will Asuka's historic reign make it past TakeOver's Triple Threat Match?|access-date=August 20, 2017|archive-date=August 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821051420/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-chicago-2017-05-20/article/nxt-womens-championship-match|url-status=live}}</ref>
After she returned on June,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2017-06-21/article/ember-moon-def-peyton-royce|title=Ember Moon def. Peyton Royce|access-date=August 20, 2017|archive-date=August 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821052402/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2017-06-21/article/ember-moon-def-peyton-royce|url-status=live}}</ref> she faced Asuka again for the championship at [[NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III]], but was once again defeated.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-brooklyn-iii-2017-08-19/article/nxt-womens-champion-asuka-vs-ember-moon-0|title=Did Ember Moon Eclipse The Empress of Tomorrow at TakeOver?|access-date=August 20, 2017|archive-date=August 20, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170820123148/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-brooklyn-iii-2017-08-19/article/nxt-womens-champion-asuka-vs-ember-moon-0|url-status=live}}</ref> In August, Asuka had to vacate the NXT Women's Championship due to an injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://whatculture.com/wwe/asuka-vacates-nxt-womens-title-wwe-main-roster-awaits|title=Asuka Vacates NXT Women's Title – WWE Main Roster Awaits|date=August 25, 2017|access-date=August 25, 2017|archive-date=August 25, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825150217/http://whatculture.com/wwe/asuka-vacates-nxt-womens-title-wwe-main-roster-awaits|url-status=live}}</ref> On November 18, Moon won the vacant NXT Women's Championship in a fatal-four-way match, defeating Royce, [[Nikki Cross]], and [[Kairi Sane]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/nxt-takeover-wargames-results-recap-grades-title-changes-incredible-main-event/|title=NXT TakeOver WarGames results, recap, grades: Title changes, incredible main event|date=November 19, 2017|access-date=November 19, 2017|archive-date=November 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171119062349/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/nxt-takeover-wargames-results-recap-grades-title-changes-incredible-main-event/|url-status=live}}</ref> As champion, Moon held the title for 140 days, feuding with [[Shayna Baszler]]. At [[NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia]], Moon retained her title against her, but lost it at [[NXT TakeOver: New Orleans]].<ref name="NXTNew Orleans">{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=4/7 Moore's NXT Takeover: New Orleans live review – Andrade Almas vs. Aleister Black for the NXT Title, Ember Moon vs. Shayna Baszler for the NXT Women's Championship, Johnny Gargano vs. Tommaso Ciampa in an unsanctioned match, ladder match for the new North American Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/04/07/4-7-moores-nxt-takeover-new-orleans-live-review-andrade-almas-vs-aleister-black-for-the-nxt-title-ember-moon-vs-shayna-baszler-for-the-nxt-womens-championship-johnny-gargano-vs-tommaso-cia/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=April 7, 2018|date=April 7, 2018|archive-date=April 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180408073530/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/04/07/4-7-moores-nxt-takeover-new-orleans-live-review-andrade-almas-vs-aleister-black-for-the-nxt-title-ember-moon-vs-shayna-baszler-for-the-nxt-womens-championship-johnny-gargano-vs-tommaso-cia/|url-status=live}}</ref>
==== Main roster (2018–2020) ====
Reese first appearance on the main roster happened at [[2018 Royal Rumble]], where she participated in the first women's [[Royal Rumble#Match|Royal Rumble match]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2018/1/28/16943140/two-nxt-women-royal-rumble-2018-entered-how-they-did-kairi-sane-ember-moon|title=Only two women from NXT women entered the Royal Rumble|date=January 29, 2018|access-date=January 30, 2018|archive-date=January 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130145719/https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2018/1/28/16943140/two-nxt-women-royal-rumble-2018-entered-how-they-did-kairi-sane-ember-moon|url-status=live}}</ref> After losing the NXT Women's Title, she was promoted to the main roster. At [[Money in the Bank (2018)|Money in the Bank]], she participated in the [[Money in the Bank ladder match]], but failed to win the briefcase. At [[WWE Evolution]] she participated in a battle royal and was the last participant eliminated by [[Nia Jax]].
At the 2019 [[Royal Rumble (2019)|Royal Rumble]] event, Moon participated in the women's Royal Rumble match, entering at number six and lasting 52 minutes before being eliminated by [[Alexa Bliss]]. During the match, she suffered an elbow injury, the recovery from which necessitated surgery, keeping her out of action for a while.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chiari|first=Mike|title=Ember Moon to Undergo Surgery on Elbow Injury Suffered at WWE Royal Rumble|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2818157-ember-moon-to-undergo-surgery-on-elbow-injury-suffered-at-wwe-royal-rumble|access-date=December 3, 2021|website=Bleacher Report|language=en|archive-date=December 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211203145149/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2818157-ember-moon-to-undergo-surgery-on-elbow-injury-suffered-at-wwe-royal-rumble|url-status=live}}</ref> She returned at [[WrestleMania 35]] in the [[WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal]], from which she was eliminated by Lana.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Zucker|first=Joseph|title=Carmella Beats Sarah Logan to Win Women's Battle Royal at WWE WrestleMania 35|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2830102-carmella-beats-sarah-logan-to-win-womens-battle-royal-at-wwe-wrestlemania-35|access-date=December 3, 2021|website=Bleacher Report|language=en|archive-date=December 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211203145150/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2830102-carmella-beats-sarah-logan-to-win-womens-battle-royal-at-wwe-wrestlemania-35|url-status=live}}</ref> During the [[2019 WWE Superstar Shake-up]], Moon was moved to the [[SmackDown brand]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=125765&p=2|title=WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: NEW FACES, EIGHT WOMAN TAG MATCH, A NEW MEMBER OF THE NEW DAY (FOR A DAY), AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=April 16, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=April 17, 2019|archive-date=March 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220326100827/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=125765&p=2|url-status=live}}</ref> In June, she participated in her second [[Money in the Bank ladder match]] but was unsuccessful.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chiari|first=Mike|title=Bayley Wins 2019 WWE Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2836135-bayley-wins-2019-wwe-womens-money-in-the-bank-ladder-match|access-date=December 3, 2021|website=Bleacher Report|language=en|archive-date=November 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123210356/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2836135-bayley-wins-2019-wwe-womens-money-in-the-bank-ladder-match|url-status=live}}</ref>
Throughout June and July, Moon feuded with [[Mandy Rose]] and [[Sonya Deville]], who bullied her. After losing singles matches to both Deville and Rose on the June 25 and the July 2 episodes of ''[[SmackDown]]'', respectively, Moon teamed up with [[SmackDown Women's Champion]] [[Bayley (wrestler)|Bayley]] to defeat Rose and Deville on the July 16 episode, ending the feud. After the match, Bayley picked Moon as her challenger for [[SummerSlam (2019)|SummerSlam]]. However, Moon lost the match and started a [[losing streak]], going winless in five straight televised matches.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/sean-ross-stats-wrestling-week-ending-913|title=Sean Ross Stats for the Wrestling Week Ending 9/13 &#124; Fightful Wrestling|access-date=September 14, 2019|archive-date=August 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803180732/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/sean-ross-stats-wrestling-week-ending-913|url-status=live}}</ref> Moon would then suffer an ankle injury, and she was not in either of the draft pools for the [[2019 WWE Draft]] in October. She appeared on the November 19 episode of ''[[WWE Backstage]]'' as an analyst and stated she would be out of action for an indefinite period of time.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/ember-moon-injury-update-wwe-backstage/|title=Ember Moon Gives Injury Update On WWE Backstage|date=November 19, 2019|last=Ashly|first=Kristen|work=[[Pro Wrestling Sheet]]|access-date=November 26, 2019|archive-date=January 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200103205039/https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/ember-moon-injury-update-wwe-backstage/#.XdzwqehKg2w|url-status=live}}</ref>
==== Return to NXT (2020–2021) ====
Reese was assigned back to NXT, where she came back with a new character. In September 2020, vignettes advertising a mysterious figure on a motorcycle appeared on [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]] on consecutive weeks.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Middleton|first1=Marc|title=Latest Message From Mystery WWE NXT Superstar Returning At Takeover (Video)|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2020/09/arena-shown-in-latest-message-from-mystery-wwe-nxt-675395/|website=Wrestling Inc.|date=September 30, 2020|access-date=September 30, 2020|archive-date=October 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201003142610/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2020/09/arena-shown-in-latest-message-from-mystery-wwe-nxt-675395/|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[NXT TakeOver 31]], the mystery figure took off her helmet and revealed herself to be Moon.<ref>{{cite web|title=New challengers to Io Shirai emerge in shocking fashion at NXT TakeOver 31|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/article/new-challengers-for-io-shirai-emerge-in-shocking-fashion-at-nxt-takeover-31|website=WWE.com|access-date=October 4, 2020|archive-date=October 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201007182603/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/article/new-challengers-for-io-shirai-emerge-in-shocking-fashion-at-nxt-takeover-31|url-status=live}}</ref> She worked as a tag team with Shotzi Blackheart, participating in the first ever women's [[Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic]], where they lost to [[Dakota Kai]] and [[Raquel González (wrestler)|Raquel González]] in the finals. They won the  [[NXT Women's Tag Team Championship]] on March 10 when they defeated Kai and González.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/article/ember-moon-shotzi-blackheart-win-new-nxt-womens-tag-team-titles|title=Ember Moon & Shotzi Blackheart def. Dakota Kai & Raquel González to win newly unveiled NXT Women's Tag Team Titles|author=WWE.com Staff|date=March 10, 2021|website=WWE|access-date=March 11, 2021|archive-date=March 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210311173737/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/article/ember-moon-shotzi-blackheart-win-new-nxt-womens-tag-team-titles|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite retaining the titles at [[NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver|NXT Takeover: Stand & Deliver]] against [[The Way (professional wrestling)|The Way]] ([[Candice LeRae]] and [[Indi Hartwell]]), they lost it against them on the May 4 episode of ''NXT'' in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Street Fight|Street Fight]], ending their reign at 55 days. At [[NXT TakeOver: In Your House (2021)|NXT TakeOver: In Your House]], Moon challenged Raquel González for the [[NXT Women's Championship]] but was defeated. On November 4, Reese was released from her contract along with various other superstars, ending her six-year tenure with the company.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10017246-report-ember-moon-scarlett-bordeaux-among-wwe-stars-released-from-contracts|title=Report: Karrion Kross, Ember Moon Among WWE Stars Released from Contracts|publisher=The Bleacher Report|date=November 4, 2021|access-date=November 4, 2021|archive-date=November 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104231813/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10017246-report-ember-moon-scarlett-bordeaux-among-wwe-stars-released-from-contracts|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Return to the independent circuit (2022–present) ===
Reese, now going by her old ring name Athena, would challenge [[Thunder Rosa]] for the Warrior Wrestling Women's Championship on February 12.<ref>{{cite web|first=Marc|last=Middleton|title=Ember Moon To Face AEW Star In First Post-WWE Match, New Ring Name And Theme Revealed|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2022/02/ember-moon-to-face-aew-star-in-first-post-wwe-match-new-ring-name-and-theme-revealed/|date=February 3, 2022|access-date=February 5, 2022|archive-date=February 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220205082400/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2022/02/ember-moon-to-face-aew-star-in-first-post-wwe-match-new-ring-name-and-theme-revealed/|url-status=live}}</ref> At the event, Rosa retained the title after the two wrestled to a 30-minute draw.
=== All Elite Wrestling / Return to ROH (2022–present) ===
Athena made her debut for [[All Elite Wrestling]] (AEW) on May 29, 2022, at [[Double or Nothing (2022)|Double or Nothing]]. She appeared at the end of [[Jade Cargill]]'s match, coming to the aid of [[Anna Jay]] and [[Kris Statlander]].<ref name="DoN2022">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Double Or Nothing results: Powell's live review of Hangman Page vs. CM Punk for the AEW Championship, MJF vs. Wardlow, Thunder Rosa vs. Serena Deeb for the AEW Women's Title, Owen Hart Cup tournament finals, The Hardys vs. The Young Bucks, Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus vs. Ricky Starks and Powerhouse Hobbs vs. Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland for the AEW Tag Titles|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/05/29/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-hangman-page-vs-cm-punk-for-the-aew-championship-mjf-vs-wardlow-thunder-rosa-vs-serena-deeb-for-the-aew-womens-title-owen-hart-cup-tourn/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=May 29, 2022|access-date=May 29, 2022|archive-date=May 31, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531165943/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/05/29/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-hangman-page-vs-cm-punk-for-the-aew-championship-mjf-vs-wardlow-thunder-rosa-vs-serena-deeb-for-the-aew-womens-title-owen-hart-cup-tourn/|url-status=live}}</ref> On the June 3, 2022 episode of ''[[AEW Rampage]]'', Athena wrestled in her debut AEW match against [[Kiera Hogan]], winning via pinfall.<ref>{{Cite web|title=AEW Rampage June 3 2022, Results|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-rampage-results-for-june-3-2022|website=allelitewrestling|date=June 4, 2022|access-date=June 4, 2022|archive-date=June 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605151326/https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-rampage-results-for-june-3-2022|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 4, at [[All Out (2022)|All Out]], Athena challenged Cargill for the [[AEW TBS Championship]], but was unsuccessful.<ref name="All Out2022">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW All Out results: Powell's live review of Jon Moxley vs. CM Punk for the AEW World Championship, Toni Storm vs. Britt Baker vs. Jamie Hayter vs. Hikaru Shida for the Interim AEW Women's Title, Chris Jericho vs. Bryan Danielson, Ricky Starks vs. Powerhouse Hobbs, "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry vs. Christian Cage, Casino Ladder Match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/09/04/aew-all-out-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-cm-punk-for-the-aew-world-championship-toni-storm-vs-britt-baker-vs-jamie-hayter-vs-hikaru-shida-for-the-interim-aew-womens-title-ch/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=September 4, 2022|access-date=September 4, 2022|archive-date=September 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220906001804/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/09/04/aew-all-out-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-cm-punk-for-the-aew-world-championship-toni-storm-vs-britt-baker-vs-jamie-hayter-vs-hikaru-shida-for-the-interim-aew-womens-title-ch/|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 21, at ''[[AEW Grand Slam (2022)|Grand Slam]]'', Athena challenged the [[Interim championship|interim]] [[AEW Women's World Champion]] [[Toni Storm]] in a [[four-way match]] which also involved [[Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D.]] and [[Serena Deeb]], which ended with Storm retaining the title.<ref name="Dynamite09212022">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=9/21 AEW Dynamite results: Powell's live review of Jon Moxley vs. Bryan Danielson for the vacant AEW World Championship, Swerve Strickland and Keith Lee vs. The Acclaimed for the AEW Tag Titles, Claudio Castagnoli vs. Chris Jericho for the ROH Title, Toni Storm vs. Athena vs. Britt Baker vs. Serena Deeb for the Interim AEW Women's Title, Pac vs. Orange Cassidy for the AEW All-Atlantic Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/09/21/9-21-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-bryan-danielson-for-the-vacant-aew-world-championship-swerve-strickland-and-keith-lee-vs-the-acclaimed-for-the-aew-tag-titles-clau/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=September 21, 2022|access-date=September 22, 2022|archive-date=September 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922000636/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/09/21/9-21-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-bryan-danielson-for-the-vacant-aew-world-championship-swerve-strickland-and-keith-lee-vs-the-acclaimed-for-the-aew-tag-titles-clau/|url-status=live}}</ref>
On the November 18, 2022, episode of ''Rampage'', after pinning [[Madison Rayne]], Athena attacked referee [[Aubrey Edwards]], thus turning heel, only for a returning [[Mercedes Martinez]] to make a save.<ref>{{Cite web|title=AEW Books Surprising Heel Turn On Rampage|url=https://whatculture.com/wwe/aew-books-surprising-heel-turn-on-rampage-2|website=WhatCulture|date=November 19, 2022|access-date=November 20, 2022|archive-date=November 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221120065723/https://whatculture.com/wwe/aew-books-surprising-heel-turn-on-rampage-2|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Athena Attacks Aubrey Edwards, Mercedes Martinez Returns On 11/18 AEW Rampage|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/athena-attacks-aubrey-edwards-mercedes-martinez-returns-1118-aew-rampage|website=Fightful|date=November 18, 2022|access-date=November 20, 2022|archive-date=November 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221120065723/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/athena-attacks-aubrey-edwards-mercedes-martinez-returns-1118-aew-rampage|url-status=live}}</ref> Since AEW President [[Tony Khan]] also owns [[Ring of Honor]] (ROH), Athena faced Martinez at ROH's event [[Final Battle (2022)|Final Battle]], which took place on December 10, where she won the [[ROH Women's World Championship]].<ref name="FB2022">{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=ROH Final Battle results: Powell's live review of FTR vs. The Briscoes in a Double Dog Collar match for the ROH Tag Team Titles, Chris Jericho vs. Claudio Castagnoli for the ROH Championship, Mercedes Martinez vs. Athena for the ROH Women's Title, Daniel Garcia vs. Wheeler Yuta for the ROH Pure Rules Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/12/10/roh-final-battle-results-powells-live-review-of-ftr-vs-the-briscoes-in-a-double-dog-collar-match-for-the-roh-tag-team-titles-chris-jericho-vs-claudio-castagnoli-for-the-roh-championship-mercede/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=December 10, 2022|access-date=December 10, 2022|archive-date=December 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221210204102/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/12/10/roh-final-battle-results-powells-live-review-of-ftr-vs-the-briscoes-in-a-double-dog-collar-match-for-the-roh-tag-team-titles-chris-jericho-vs-claudio-castagnoli-for-the-roh-championship-mercede/|url-status=live}}</ref> Athena's first successful title defense was against [[VertVixen|Vertvixen]] on the December 19 episode of AEW's ''[[Dark: Elevation]]'', where Athena was easily victorious.<ref name="Elevation12192022">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/12/20/12-19-aew-dark-elevation-results-bailins-review-of-ethan-page-matt-hardy-isiah-kassidy-top-flight-and-konosuke-takeshita-vs-the-trust-busters-and-the-wingmen-claudio-castagnoli-and-wheeler-yu/|title=12/19 AEW Dark Elevation results: Bailin's review of Ethan Page, Matt Hardy, Isiah Kassidy, Top Flight, and Konosuke Takeshita vs. The Trust Busters and The Wingmen, Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta vs. JD Drake and Anthony Henry, Athena vs. Vertvixen for the ROH Women's Championship, Lady Bird Monroe and Gigi Rey vs. Emi Sakura and The Bunny|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Rich|last=Bailin|date=December 20, 2022|access-date=July 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221221155142/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/12/20/12-19-aew-dark-elevation-results-bailins-review-of-ethan-page-matt-hardy-isiah-kassidy-top-flight-and-konosuke-takeshita-vs-the-trust-busters-and-the-wingmen-claudio-castagnoli-and-wheeler-yu/|archive-date=December 21, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref>
On June 25, 2023, at [[Forbidden Door (2023)|Forbidden Door]], Athena competed in the [[Owen Hart Foundation Women's Tournament]], defeating [[Billie Starkz]] in the quarterfinals of the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/06/25/aew-njpw-forbidden-door-results-powells-live-review-of-bryan-danielson-vs-kazuchika-okada-kenny-omega-vs-will-ospreay-for-the-iwgp-u-s-championship-mjf-vs-hiroshi-tanahashi-for-the-aew-world/|title=AEW-NJPW Forbidden Door results: Powell's live review of Bryan Danielson vs. Kazuchika Okada, Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay for the IWGP U.S. Championship, MJF vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi for the AEW World Championship|website=prowrestling.net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=June 25, 2023|access-date=June 25, 2023|archive-date=June 25, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230625233056/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/06/25/aew-njpw-forbidden-door-results-powells-live-review-of-bryan-danielson-vs-kazuchika-okada-kenny-omega-vs-will-ospreay-for-the-iwgp-u-s-championship-mjf-vs-hiroshi-tanahashi-for-the-aew-world/|url-status=live}}</ref> On the July 14 episode of ''Rampage'', Athena lost at the semifinals to [[Willow Nightingale]].<ref name="Rampage07142023">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/07/14/aew-rampage-results-7-14-powells-review-of-athena-vs-willow-nightingale-in-an-owen-hart-cup-tournament-semifinal-match-keith-lee-and-dustin-rhodes-vs-angelo-parker-and-matt-menard-l/|title=AEW Rampage results (7/14): Powell's review of Athena vs. Willow Nightingale in an Owen Hart Cup tournament semifinal match, Keith Lee and Dustin Rhodes vs. Angelo Parker and Matt Menard, Lance Archer vs. Trent Beretta|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=July 14, 2023|access-date=July 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230722072011/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/07/14/aew-rampage-results-7-14-powells-review-of-athena-vs-willow-nightingale-in-an-owen-hart-cup-tournament-semifinal-match-keith-lee-and-dustin-rhodes-vs-angelo-parker-and-matt-menard-l/|archive-date=July 22, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
With the relaunch of ''[[Honor Club]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10058335-aews-tony-khan-announces-ring-of-honor-weekly-tv-shows-will-stream-on-honorclub|title=AEW's Tony Khan Announces Ring of Honor Weekly TV Shows Will Stream on HonorClub|work=[[Bleacher Report]]|first=Tyler|last=Conway|date=December 11, 2022|access-date=July 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207083402/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10058335-aews-tony-khan-announces-ring-of-honor-weekly-tv-shows-will-stream-on-honorclub|archive-date=February 7, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> Athena retained her title in a match against Willow Nightingale on the March 9, 2023, episode of ''[[ROH on Honor Club]]''.<ref name="HC03092023">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/03/10/roh-on-honorclub-results-robinsons-review-of-athena-vs-willow-nightingale-for-the-roh-womens-championship-samoa-joe-vs-tony-deppen-for-the-roh-tv-title-wheeler-yuta-vs-timothy-thatcher-for-t/|title=ROH on HonorClub results: Robinson's review of Athena vs. Willow Nightingale for the ROH Women's Championship, Samoa Joe vs. Tony Deppen for the ROH TV Title, Wheeler Yuta vs. Timothy Thatcher for the ROH Pure Championship, Aussie Open vs. Rhett Titus and Tracy Williams, Eddie Kingston vs. Ben Dejo, Trish Adora vs. Billie Starkz|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Sam|last=Robinson|date=March 10, 2023|access-date=March 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317220534/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/03/10/roh-on-honorclub-results-robinsons-review-of-athena-vs-willow-nightingale-for-the-roh-womens-championship-samoa-joe-vs-tony-deppen-for-the-roh-tv-title-wheeler-yuta-vs-timothy-thatcher-for-t/|archive-date=March 17, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> Athena would solidify herself as a heel by attacking her opponents after defeating them, which would become a recurring theme.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailyddt.com/2023/06/23/roh-athena-vs-keira-hogan-main-event-in-chicago-street-fight/|title=ROH: Athena vs. Keira Hogan main event in Chicago Street Fight|work=Daily DDT|first=Samantha|last=Schipman|date=June 23, 2023|access-date=July 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705054849/https://dailyddt.com/2023/06/23/roh-athena-vs-keira-hogan-main-event-in-chicago-street-fight/|archive-date=July 5, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> After having her sixth successful title defense against [[Emi Sakura]] on the March 20 episode of ''ROH on Honor Club'', Athena attacked Sakura until she was saved by [[Yuka Sakazaki]], to whom Athena had lost in a tag team match back in January.<ref name="HC03202023">{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/ring-fo-honor-tv-3302023-results-athena-vs-sakura-eddie-kingston-hijo-del-vikingo-more|title=Ring of Honor TV (3/30/2023) Results: Athena vs Sakura, Eddie Kingston, Hijo del Vikingo & More|work=Fightful|last=Luis|first=Pulido|date=March 30, 2023|access-date=April 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331030508/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/ring-fo-honor-tv-3302023-results-athena-vs-sakura-eddie-kingston-hijo-del-vikingo-more|archive-date=March 31, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Elevation01302023">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/01/31/1-30-aew-dark-elevation-results-claudio-castagnoli-vs-blake-christian-for-the-roh-championship-billie-starkz-vs-red-velvet-top-flight-vs-tony-neese-and-ari-davari-athena-and-diamante-vs-skye-b/|title=1/30 AEW Dark Elevation results: Claudio Castagnoli vs. Blake Christian for the ROH Championship, Billie Starkz vs. Red Velvet, Top Flight vs. Tony Neese and Ari Davari, Athena and Diamante vs. Skye Blue and Yuka Sakazaki, Rush vs. Brian Pillman Jr., John Silver and Alex Reynolds vs. Anthony Henry and JD Drake, Malakai Black and Brody King vs. Turbo Floyd and Truth Magnum|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=January 31, 2023|access-date=July 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230308045128/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/01/31/1-30-aew-dark-elevation-results-claudio-castagnoli-vs-blake-christian-for-the-roh-championship-billie-starkz-vs-red-velvet-top-flight-vs-tony-neese-and-ari-davari-athena-and-diamante-vs-skye-b/|archive-date=March 8, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> This led to Athena defending her title against Sakazaki on March 31 at [[Supercard of Honor (2023)|Supercard of Honor]], which she did successfully.<ref name="SupercardHonor2023">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/03/31/roh-supercard-of-honor-results-powells-live-review-of-reach-for-the-sky-ladder-match-for-the-vacant-roh-tag-titles-claudio-castagnoli-vs-eddie-kingston-for-the-roh-championship-athena-vs-y/|title=ROH Supercard of Honor results: Powell's live review of Reach For The Sky ladder match for the vacant ROH Tag Titles, Claudio Castagnoli vs. Eddie Kingston for the ROH Championship, Athena vs. Yuka Sakazaki for the ROH Women's Championship, El Hijo del Vikingo vs. Komander for the AAA Mega Championship, Samoa Joe vs. Mark Briscoe for the ROH TV Title|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=March 31, 2023|access-date=April 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331232844/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/03/31/roh-supercard-of-honor-results-powells-live-review-of-reach-for-the-sky-ladder-match-for-the-vacant-roh-tag-titles-claudio-castagnoli-vs-eddie-kingston-for-the-roh-championship-athena-vs-y/|archive-date=March 31, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> On July 21, at [[Death Before Dishonor (2023)|Death Before Dishonor]], Athena successfully defended her title against Nightingale in the main event, where the pair made history by participating in the first women's match to headline a ROH's pay-per-view.<ref name="DBD2023">{{cite web|first=Jason|last=Powell|title=7/23 ROH Death Before Dishonor results: Powell's live review of Claudio Castagnoli vs. Pac for the ROH Title, Athena vs. Willow Nightingale for the ROH Women's Title, Katsuyori Shibata vs. Daniel Garcia for the ROH Pure Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/07/21/7-23-roh-death-before-dishonor-results-powells-live-review-of-claudio-castagnoli-vs-pac-for-the-roh-title-athena-vs-willow-nightingale-for-the-roh-womens-title-katsuyori-shibata-vs-dani/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=July 21, 2023|access-date=July 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230722072357/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/07/21/7-23-roh-death-before-dishonor-results-powells-live-review-of-claudio-castagnoli-vs-pac-for-the-roh-title-athena-vs-willow-nightingale-for-the-roh-womens-title-katsuyori-shibata-vs-dani/|archive-date=July 22, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
In late 2023, Athena became the mentor of [[Billie Starkz]] and [[Lexy Nair]], with Starkz and Nair becoming her 'minions'. On the November 23 episode of ''ROH Honor Club TV'', Athena and Starkz lost to [[Ronda Rousey]] and [[Marina Shafir]].<ref name="ROH11232023">{{cite web|last=Robinson|first=Sam|title=ROH on HonorClub results (11/23): Robinson's review of Ronda Rousey and Marina Shafir vs. Athena and Billie Starkz, Katsuyori Shibata vs. Trent Beretta for the ROH Pure Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/26/roh-on-honorclub-results-11-23-robinsons-review-of-ronda-rousey-and-marina-shafir-vs-athena-and-billie-starkz-katsuyori-shibata-vs-trent-beretta-for-the-roh-pure-title/|date=November 24, 2023|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=November 24, 2023|archive-date=March 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240307133909/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/26/roh-on-honorclub-results-11-23-robinsons-review-of-ronda-rousey-and-marina-shafir-vs-athena-and-billie-starkz-katsuyori-shibata-vs-trent-beretta-for-the-roh-pure-title/|url-status=live}}</ref> On the following episode of ROH Wrestling, Starkz defeated Shafir in a one-on-one match, with Starkz proceeded to attack Shafir after the match. Athena and Nair come out and feigned announcing that Starkz had graduated from 'minion training'. Athena then announced that only Nair was the [[valedictorian]]. Starkz then got upset and attacked Athena. Starkz then met [[Tony Khan]] backstage and requested a championship match with Athena, which Khan accepted. The match was then made for [[Final Battle (2023)|Final Battle]].<ref name="ROH11302023">{{cite web|last=Robinson|first=Sam|title=ROH on HonorClub results (11/30): Robinson's review of Komander vs. Gringo Loco, and Evil Uno vs. Dalton Castle in Survival of the Fittest qualifiers for the vacant ROH TV Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/12/01/roh-on-honorclub-results-11-30-robinsons-review-of-komander-vs-gringo-loco-and-evil-uno-vs-dalton-castle-in-survival-of-the-fittest-qualifiers-for-the-vacant-roh-tv-title/|date=December 1, 2023|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=December 1, 2023|archive-date=December 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231201173446/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/12/01/roh-on-honorclub-results-11-30-robinsons-review-of-komander-vs-gringo-loco-and-evil-uno-vs-dalton-castle-in-survival-of-the-fittest-qualifiers-for-the-vacant-roh-tv-title/|url-status=live}}</ref> At the event, Athena defeated Starkz to retain the ROH Women's World Championship.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mueller|first=Chris|title=ROH Final Battle 2023 Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10101275-roh-final-battle-2023-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-and-highlights|date=December 15, 2023|work=Bleacher Report|access-date=December 15, 2023|archive-date=December 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216151631/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10101275-roh-final-battle-2023-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-and-highlights|url-status=live}}</ref> On the March 14, 2024 episode of ''Ring of Honor Wrestling'', Athena issued a title match open challenge at [[Supercard of Honor (2024)|Supercard of Honor]] after declaring that she needs someone other than the ROH roster to push her to the limit. The open challenge was answered by a debuting [[Hikaru Shida]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Pulido|first=Luis|date=March 14, 2024|title=ROH On Honor Club (3/14/2024) Results: Billie Starkz vs Diamanté, Best Friends, Athena, More Set|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/roh-honor-club-3142024-results-billie-starkz-vs-diamante-best-friends-athena-more-set|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240315212754/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/roh-honor-club-3142024-results-billie-starkz-vs-diamante-best-friends-athena-more-set|archive-date=March 15, 2024|access-date=March 23, 2024|website=Fightful}}</ref> At the event on April 5, Athena defeated Shida to retain the title.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mueller|first=Doc-Chris|date=April 5, 2024|title=ROH Supercard of Honor 2024 Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10115730-roh-supercard-of-honor-2024-results-winners-grades-reaction-and-highlights|access-date=April 6, 2024|website=[[Bleacher Report]]|language=|archive-date=September 8, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240908090200/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10115730-roh-supercard-of-honor-2024-results-winners-grades-reaction-and-highlights|url-status=live}}</ref> On April 13 at [[AEW Battle of the Belts|Battle of the Belts X]], Athena successfully defended her title against [[Red Velvet (wrestler)|Red Velvet]].<ref name="AEWBOTBX">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Battle of the Belts X results (4/13): Powell's review of Athena vs. Red Velvet for the ROH Women's Title, Hook vs. Shane Taylor for the FTW Championship, Roderick Strong vs. Rocky Romero in an eliminator match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/13/aew-battle-of-the-belts-x-results-4-13-powells-review-of-athena-vs-red-velvet-for-the-roh-womens-title-hook-vs-shane-taylor-for-the-ftw-championship-roderick-strong-vs-rocky-romero-in-an-e/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 13, 2024|access-date=April 13, 2024|archive-date=April 14, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240414031835/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/13/aew-battle-of-the-belts-x-results-4-13-powells-review-of-athena-vs-red-velvet-for-the-roh-womens-title-hook-vs-shane-taylor-for-the-ftw-championship-roderick-strong-vs-rocky-romero-in-an-e/|url-status=live}}</ref> On the June 20 episode of ''ROH Wrestling'', she announced that she has tore her ankle ligaments and will be out for four to six months. However, she declared that she will not relinquish the ROH Women's World Championship while she recovers from her injury, though this would be later proven to be a ruse.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jay|first=Ella|date=June 20, 2024|title=Injured Athena Reveals How Long She'll Be Out Of Action, Status Of ROH Women's Title|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1607223/injured-athena-reveals-how-long-out-of-action-status-roh-womens-title/|access-date=June 21, 2024|website=Wrestling Inc.|language=|archive-date=June 21, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240621023109/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1607223/injured-athena-reveals-how-long-out-of-action-status-roh-womens-title/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pizzazz |first=Manolo Has |date=2024-07-11 |title=Evidence that Athena is faking her injury |url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/2024/7/11/24196885/athena-fake-foot-injury-evidence-roh-womens-world-title-aminata-flop-footage-death-before-dishonor |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=Cageside Seats |language=en}}</ref> On July 26 at [[Death Before Dishonor (2024)|Death Before Dishonor]], Athena successfully defended her title against [[Queen Aminata]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-26 |title=ROH Death Before Dishonor live results: Mark Briscoe vs. Roderick Strong title match |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/ring-of-honor/roh-results/roh-death-before-dishonor-live-results-mark-briscoe-vs-roderick-strong-title-match/ |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=F4W/WON |language=en-GB}}</ref> On September 15, 2024, Athena became the longest reigning ROH title holder, surpassing [[Samoa Joe]]'s as [[ROH World Championship|ROH World Champion]] at 645 days.<ref name=":0" />
== Personal life ==
Reese is married to fellow professional wrestler, Matthew Palmer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.genickbruch.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=22338|title=Matthew Palmer|publisher=Genickbruch.com|access-date=January 22, 2024|archive-date=October 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211017134358/https://www.genickbruch.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=22338|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pinneddownplus.blogspot.com/2015/09/athena-wrestling-goddess-next-step.html|title=Athena, The Wrestling Goddess, The NeXT step|website=Pinned down Plus|access-date=May 21, 2017|date=September 20, 2015|archive-date=August 20, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170820075049/http://pinneddownplus.blogspot.com/2015/09/athena-wrestling-goddess-next-step.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Matthew Palmer Proposes To Adrienne Reese (Athena)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q00C8luF0Y|website=Youtube|access-date=May 21, 2017|archive-date=November 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191116113743/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q00C8luF0Y&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=WWE|title=Ember Moon and her family get ready for TakeOver: Brooklyn III: Exclusive, Aug. 19, 2017|date=August 19, 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-p_E9P2ywA|access-date=September 10, 2017|archive-date=August 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819194847/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-p_E9P2ywA&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref> She is a fan of comic books and the 1960s [[Batman]] television series starring [[Adam West]]. Reese has cited [[Eddie Guerrero]], [[Kurt Angle]], [[Dwayne Johnson|The Rock]], [[Rikishi (wrestler)|Rikishi]], [[Too Cool]], [[Taka Michinoku]], [[Shoichi Funaki|Funaki]], [[Trish Stratus]], [[Lita (wrestler)|Lita]], [[Lisa Marie Varon|Victoria]] & [[Beth Phoenix]] as her influences.<ref name=ReeseEarly />
== Championships and accomplishments ==
[[File:Ember Moon NXT Women's Champion.jpg|right|thumb|Reese is a former [[NXT Women's Champion]]]]
* '''Absolute Intense Wrestling'''
** AIW Women's Championship (2 times)<ref name="OWW"/>
** ACW American Joshi Championship (3 times)<ref name="OWW"/>
** ACW Televised Championship (1 time)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1364|title=ACW Televised Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database|last=Kreikenbohm|first=Philip|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=March 23, 2017|archive-date=October 2, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151002052459/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1364|url-status=live}}</ref>
** ACW Queen of Queens Tournament (2012)<ref name="OWW"/>
* '''[[Reality of Wrestling|Pro Wrestling Alliance]]'''
** PWA Women's Championship (1 time)<ref name="Shine">{{cite web|url=http://shinewrestling.com/athletes/athena|title=Athena|website=[[Shine Wrestling]]|access-date=September 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925134621/http://shinewrestling.com/athletes/athena|archive-date=September 25, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* '''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''''
** Ranked No. 18 of the top 50 female wrestlers in the ''[[PWI Female 50]]'' in 2017<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mediotiempo.com/lucha-libre/2017/11/02/asuka-es-la-mejor-luchadora-de-2017-segun-pwi|title=Asuka es la mejor luchadora de 2017 según PWI|date=November 2, 2017|access-date=November 17, 2017|work=MedioTiempo|language=es|archive-date=November 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107004306/http://www.mediotiempo.com/lucha-libre/2017/11/02/asuka-es-la-mejor-luchadora-de-2017-segun-pwi|url-status=live}}</ref>
** Ranked No. 6 of the top 250 women's wrestlers in the ''[[PWI Women's 250]]'' in 2023<ref>{{Cite web|last=LAMBERT|first=JEREMY|title=Rhea Ripley Tops 2023 PWI Women's 250|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/rhea-ripley-tops-2023-pwi-women-s-250|url-status=live|archive-date=October 20, 2023|access-date=November 10, 2023|website=Fightful.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231020041308/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/rhea-ripley-tops-2023-pwi-women-s-250}}</ref>
* '''[[Women Superstars Uncensored]] / [[Combat Zone Wrestling]]'''
** [[WSU King and Queen of the Ring|Queen and King of the Ring]] ([[WSU King and Queen of the Ring#2013|2013]]) – with [[A. R. Fox]]<ref name=QueenKing2013>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/41416-5-11-wsu-ippv-results-voorhees-new-jersey|title=5/11 WSU iPPV Results: Voorhees, New Jersey (Havok vs. Callihan)|last=Namako|first=Jason|date=May 12, 2013|access-date=May 12, 2013|work=Wrestleview|archive-date=October 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181001092816/http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/41416-5-11-wsu-ippv-results-voorhees-new-jersey/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '''[[Ring of Honor]]'''
** [[ROH Women's World Championship]] ([[List of ROH Women's World Champions|1 time, current]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=5090|title=ROH Women's World Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=December 10, 2022|access-date=December 11, 2022|archive-date=December 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221211042038/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=5090|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '''[[WWE]]'''
** [[NXT Women's Championship]] ([[List of NXT Women's Champions|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/nxt-womens-championship|title=NXT Women's Championship|access-date=November 18, 2017|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)]]|archive-date=November 12, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151112205524/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/nxt-womens-championship|url-status=live}}</ref>
** [[NXT Women's Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of NXT Women's Tag Team Champions|1 time]]) – with [[Shotzi Blackheart]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/nxt-womens-tag-team-championship|title=NXT Women's Tag Team Championship|access-date=March 11, 2021|publisher=[[WWE]]|archive-date=March 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314172828/https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/nxt-womens-tag-team-championship|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '''[[Warrior Wrestling]]'''
** Warrior Wrestling Women's Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=338522|title=Warrior Wrestling 21 - Pay Per View @ Bendix Arena in South Bend, Indiana, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=April 23, 2022|access-date=April 30, 2022|archive-date=April 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220430061744/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=338522|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=4217|title=Warrior Wrestling Women's Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=April 23, 2022|access-date=April 30, 2022|archive-date=December 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203153256/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=4217|url-status=live}}</ref>
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