Billie Starkz Helps Athena Retain ROH Women's Title Over Mercedes Martinez On 11/2 ROH TV

Billie Starkz's minion training pays off for Athena.

Athena defeated Mercedes Martinez to retain the ROH Women's World Title on November 2. Athena got some assistance from a concealed person who hit Martinez with the title belt, allowing the champion the opportunity to win.

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The cloaked figure revealed themselves to be Billie Starkz, who bestowed the title on Athena, showing that minion training is paying dividends after all.

Athena had previously brought Starkz to tears following her loss in a tag team match last week. Now, it appears that Billie has gotten the message and is a subservient minion.

Now, Billie's suspension from minion training has been lifted.

Athena may just be better at minion training than Gru.

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