It’s ironic because the last time Willow and I fought for the NJPW STRONG Women’s Championship, I broke my heel. I could’ve tried to push through and win that match, but what would that have accomplished? I couldn’t even stand, let alone defend a championship. The last thing I wanted was to win a title I couldn’t defend and put the division right back where it started, needing another tournament to crown a champion.
But London was different. This time, I knew I could keep going. Willow was wrestling with a broken hand, and I had a broken nose with blood pouring down my face. Neither of us was going to let our injuries take away from what we’d worked so hard for. We trusted each other, fought through it, and created something I’m incredibly proud of.
