Willow Nightingale on Her Death Metal Logo, Why Kendo Sticks are the Worst, and Conquering Mercedes [u6FZohyu54L]
Grab official shirts from your favorite wrestlers now! Click and get 10% off your first order: Fresh off a "bananas" 2025, Willow Nightingale joins The Stunner backstage at SuperPower Slam to reflect on the highest high of her career: pinning Mercedes Moné to become the AEW TBS Champion. Willow gets candid about the "sigh of relief" that came with that three-count and how she navigated a year where she felt her personal identity was getting lost in the shuffle. We also discuss the juxtaposition of her bubbly personality with her "death metal" style logo. Willow breaks down her musical diet, her history with death match wrestling (including those CZW rabbit holes), and explains why, of all the weapons used in her "gruesome" battles with Kris Statlander, the kendo stick is the one that actually stings the most. This interview was conducted at SuperPower Slam, a fundraiser for the Little Oaks Center for Neurodevelopment. This organization provides essential support and services for children with developmental needs and neurodivergence. Support their mission and learn more at 0:00 - Conquering Mercedes Moné 1:40 - Navigating personal struggles while breaking barriers in AEW 3:12 - The story behind the death metal font and musical tastes 4:40 - Tomboy roots and the Matt Hardy full-circle moment 6:55 - From Joshi legends to CZW death match rabbit holes 8:08 - The most painful weapon: Why kendo sticks are the worst 8:45 - Valentine’s Day at The Edge and Michael Jackson's halftime show 10:15 - Closing thoughts with the AEW TBS Champion FOLLOW THE STUNNER: Music is Hugh Myrone - "Lightning Rod"