Sydney, Australia – A significant shift occurred in All Elite Wrestling’s (AEW) women’s division following a title match at Grand Slam Australia on February 14, 2026, as Lena Kross debuted and aligned herself with Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford.
The incident unfolded after Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron successfully defended their AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championships against Bayne and Ford at Qudos Bank Arena. The match, lasting approximately twelve minutes, concluded with the Babes of Wrath retaining their titles. Immediately after the bell, Kross attacked Nightingale and Cameron from behind, overpowering both champions and leaving them prone in the ring.
Kross then joined forces with Bayne and Ford, establishing a latest alliance that immediately positioned itself as contenders for the tag team titles. The newly formed trio remained in the ring as the crowd reacted, signaling a clear challenge to the reigning champions. This marks a new direction for the division as AEW continues its expansion into the Australian market.
This is not Kross’s first appearance in AEW. She previously competed in a singles match on AEW Collision on July 31, 2025, facing Kris Statlander, though she was unsuccessful in that bout. Her return and subsequent alignment with Bayne and Ford suggest a more permanent role within the company, and a focused pursuit of the tag team championship.
The alliance between Kross, Bayne, and Ford builds on the existing rivalry with Nightingale and Cameron, stemming from their recent championship contest. The dynamic sets the stage for a potential feud and a challenge to the Babes of Wrath’s reign.
