Summary

Willow Nightingale will defend the AEW TBS Championship against Nina Samuels at EVE Wrestle Queendom VIII on Sunday, March 8.

The matchup had been announced as a non-title bout before being changed to a title defense.

The card for the show also includes Syuri defending the NJPW STRONG Women’s Title against Alex Windsor, plus Rhio defending the EVE Title against Session Moth Martina.

Willow Nightingale title defense raises stakes for EVE Wrestle Queendom VIII

Willow Nightingale putting the AEW TBS Championship on the line against Nina Samuels immediately raises the stakes of Wrestle Queendom VIII, because a cross-promotion title now sits in one of the event’s featured matches.

With the event also set to include NJPW STRONG Women’s and EVE title matches, the updated TBS title status gives the March 8 show a stronger championship focus across multiple promotions.