AEW and former CMLL Women’s Champion Willow Nightingale has been pulled from her scheduled matches in Mexico this weekend due to a concussion sustained during her recent performances. CMLL confirmed that Nightingale, unable to wrestle on both Saturday and Sunday, will be replaced by other top talent to ensure her health and proper recovery.
In an official statement, CMLL emphasized its commitment to athlete well-being: “In accordance with concussion protocols set by both CMLL and AEW, Willow must refrain from participating in both dates to ensure her full recovery.” As a result, CMLL World Champion Zeuxis stepped in for Saturday’s event at El Embudo de Peru 77 (Arena Coliseo), while CMLL Women’s Universal Champion 2024 Persephone is slated to replace her on Sunday at Arena México.
The news comes as a setback for fans who were eagerly anticipating Nightingale’s return to the Mexican wrestling scene, particularly after her recent feud with her former tag partner, Kris Statlander. Nightingale, recognized for her resilience, faced multiple injuries over her career, including a significant neck injury in 2019. Her comeback from that experience became a defining moment, marking her as a tenacious force in the wrestling world.
Nightingale first made waves in CMLL when she secured the CMLL Women’s Championship earlier this year, stepping in after Stephanie Vaquer left for WWE. Her reign was brief, however, as she lost the title to Zeuxis in September. Despite this, her impact and contributions to CMLL and AEW continue to solidify her status as a respected and talented wrestler within the industry.
This recent concussion also interrupts her upward trajectory in AEW, where she is well-regarded for her achievements, including her victory in the 2023 Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament. Nightingale’s wrestling journey has taken her from prominent indie circuits to international platforms like AEW and NJPW, where she became the Inaugural Strong Women’s Champion. Recently, she made history as the first woman inducted into the Indie Wrestling Hall of Fame, a nod to her influence and dedication to the sport.
While fans may miss seeing Willow Nightingale in action this weekend, her safety and recovery remain the top priority. As her condition is monitored, fans and colleagues await her return to the ring in full health.
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