Maya World advances in Owen Hart Tournament following brother's death

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Though Sareee was cleared by doctors in Japan, the AEW medical team wasn’t as sure. That meant Maya World was a last minute replacement for the Women’s Owen Hart Tournament match that Sareee was scheduled to take part in against Skye Blue on June 10’s Dynamite Summer Blockbuster. im fighting for something(someone) bigger than even myself now. tonight is for you lil man. 🙏🏽 https://t.co/gcF7gQbOHs — maya world (@MayaWorldd) June 10, 2026 It was a big opportunity for World (real name Dashundra Wilson), who was signed along with her tag partner Hyan last year after they filled another opening on short notice. So even though Jatwane, the 25-year-old brother who taught her to love pro wrestling was just killed in a tragic roadside incident in Texas after his car broke down three days ago, Maya was ready to take on Blue in Cincinnati tonight. my brother is the reason I watched wrestling for the first time ever. we were just one year apart, everything I do in my career from here in out will be in his memory. god rest his soul 🤍 rest in peace brother 😭😭 — maya world (@MayaWorldd) June 7, 2026 A GoFundMe is set up for Jatwane Wilson, but World shared they’re already nearly hit their goal. You can still donate here. thank you so much for all the help with the gofundme 🙏🏽 I don’t know what I was expecting but the community really showing up has blown my family completely away & we can have a great send off for my brother worry free. I love you brother 🤍 — maya world (@MayaWorldd) June 8, 2026 With the wrestling community’s support behind her, World and Blue battled through a commercial. After trading nearfalls, a frustrated Sister of Sin went for her finisher. Maya was ready, and jackknifed over to take the win. SHE DID IT! @MAYAWORLDD IS MOVING ON TO THE SEMIFINALS IN THE #OWENCUP! Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS & HBO Max pic.twitter.com/OlvZkD5hUA — All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 11, 2026 So from tragedy, Maya World gets some exposure while honoring her brother. She’ll continue her Ring of Honor story with that brand’s long-reigning Women’s champ Athena* in the semi-finals at a TBA date. Join us in lifting up World for a cinderella run, and get a full rundown on Dynamite Summer Blockbuster right here. * I haven’t been keeping up with it either, but Manolo assures me AEW can make a great video package for their program.