Athena (wrestler)

Athena
Athena as ROH Women's World Champion at Death Before Dishonor on August 29, 2025
Birth nameAdrienne Reese
Born (1988-08-31) August 31, 1988 (age 38)
Garland, Texas, United States
Spouse(s)
Matthew Palmer
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(m. 2018)​
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Adrienne
Adrienne Reese
Athena
Ember Moon
Billed height5 ft 2 in (157 cm)
Billed weight120 lb (54 kg)
Billed fromDallas, Texas
Chicago, Illinois
St. Louis, Missouri
Trained byWWE Performance Center
Lance Archer
Booker T
Skandor Akbar
Rodney Mack
Debut2007

Adrienne Palmer (née Reese; born August 31, 1988) is an American professional wrestler. She is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and also competes in their sister company Ring of Honor (ROH). She competes under the ring name Athena and is the current and longest-reigning ROH Women's World Champion.

She is also known for her time in WWE where she competed under the ring name Ember Moon. There she was a one-time NXT Women's Champion and a one-time NXT Women's Tag Team Champion.

Early life

Reese was born and raised in Garland, Texas. She was born on August 31, 1988. She went to Lakeview Centennial High School.

Her wrestling career began when she was young. Her grandfather taught her during her visits to his house in the summer watching WWF's Raw is War and SmackDown.

Championships and accomplishments

Ember Moon as NXT Women's Champion

References

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