Athena (wrestler)

Athena
Reese as Ember Moon in 2017
Birth nameAdrienne Reese[1]
Born (1988-08-31) August 31, 1988 (age 36)[2]
Garland, Texas, U.S.
Spouse(s)
Matthew Palmer
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(m. 2018)​
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Adrienne
Adrienne Reese
Athena[3]
Athena Reese
Ember Moon[4]
Billed height5 ft 2 in (157 cm)[4]
Billed weight120 lb (54 kg)[5]
Billed fromDallas, Texas[4][5]
Chicago, Illinois[5]
St. Louis, Missouri[5]
Trained bySkandor Akbar[1][5]
Action Jackson
Lance Archer[5]
Monty Brown
Booker T[1][6]
Rodney Mack & Jazz[6]
Debut2007[7]

Adrienne Palmer[8] (née Reese)[1] (born August 31, 1988) is an American professional wrestler currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) under her ring name Athena. She also appears in AEW's sister promotion Ring of Honor (ROH), where she is the current and longest reigning ROH Women's World Champion in her first reign, whilst also being the longest-reigning champion in ROH history. [9]

She is also known for her time in WWE, where she worked under the name Ember Moon, where she is a former NXT Women's Tag Team Champion and a former NXT Women's Champion. Before going to WWE, she wrestled on the independent circuit as Athena for promotions such as Shimmer Women Athletes or, Women Superstars Uncensored.

  1. ^ a b c d Johnson, Mike (October 10, 2015). "NXT'S Newest Diva Makes Official Debut". PWInsider. Archived from the original on August 9, 2017. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
  2. ^ "WWE Profile – Ember Moon". ESPN. April 11, 2018. Archived from the original on April 18, 2019. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  3. ^ "Athena: Profile & Match Listing". The Internet Wrestling Database. Archived from the original on August 21, 2017. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
  4. ^ a b c "Ember Moon". WWE. Archived from the original on August 20, 2017. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
  5. ^ a b c d e f Cite error: The named reference Shine was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ a b Johnson, Mike (October 28, 2015). "WWE Officially Announces A Number Of Signings Including Tough Enough Competitors & Evolve Alumni". PWInsider. Archived from the original on July 10, 2017. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
  7. ^ "Athena". Online World of Wrestling. Archived from the original on November 2, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
  8. ^ "Adrienne Palmer". Genickbruch.com. Archived from the original on December 11, 2023. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  9. ^ Pizzazz, Manolo Has (September 15, 2024). "Athena becomes longest reigning ROH champion in history". Cageside Seats. Retrieved October 3, 2024.