Spoiler: Big Match Planned for Owen Hart Tournament

AEW isn’t waiting until summer to give fans one of the biggest women’s matches on its roster.

According to Fightful Select, Mercedes Moné and Athena are expected to meet in the next round of the Owen Hart Foundation tournament.

That reveal confirms what fans have been speculating for weeks—and it could go down as soon as AEW Dynasty. While many expected this showdown to happen later in the year, possibly at All In: Texas, it looks like AEW is pulling the trigger much sooner.

Both women are currently red-hot. Mercedes Moné is celebrating 300 days as TBS Champion, recently defeating Billie Starkz on the March 19 episode of Dynamite, while also holding gold in NJPW and RevPro. Athena, on the other hand, has been dominant as ROH Women’s World Champion, making her one of AEW’s most dangerous threats.

The build toward this match has been subtle but deliberate. The two recently shared an intense in-ring face-off, just days after it was reported the match was in AEW’s plans for 2025. Now, with the Owen Hart Tournament serving as the battleground, this clash has major implications—not just for the bracket, but for AEW’s entire women’s division.

AEW fans have also been keeping an eye on Mercedes possibly forming an alliance with The Renegade Twins. Fightful confirmed there has been a long-running pitch to pair Moné with Robyn and Charlette Renegade, and it’s still in play.

All eyes are now on AEW Dynasty to see if the bracket delivers on what looks like a dream match—one that might shake up the tournament and reshape the path to the finals.

Are you ready to see Mercedes Moné vs. Athena happen this soon? Should AEW have saved it for a bigger stage, or is the Owen Hart Tournament the perfect place to run it? Drop your thoughts in the comments.