Willow Nightingale Captures TBS Championship, Ending Mercedes Mone’s Reign at New Year’s Smash

Willow Nightingale has once again ascended to the‍ top of the AEW women’s division, defeating Mercedes Mone to ‌win the TBS Championship in the main event of “AEW‍ Dynamite: New Year’s smash” on December 27, 2025. This victory⁣ marks ⁤Nightingale’s second reign as TBS Champion, solidifying her position as ‍a cornerstone of AEW’s women’s‍ roster. The⁣ match concluded a tumultuous year for Mone, ⁢marked by injury and a string of championship setbacks.

Mone had‍ previously defeated Nightingale at Worlds‌ End 2025, retaining the Women’s World Tag Team Championship with Harley Cameron. However, this loss to Nightingale signifies a reversal of fortune for Mone, who had ⁢enjoyed a 24-defense run as TBS Champion since winning the title at AEW Double or Nothing ⁢2024.‌ The match itself