Penelope Ford Injury Sidelines AEW Star, Impacts Women’s Tag Team Division
GA, USA – March 8, 2026 – Penelope Ford is facing a potential extended recovery period after sustaining an injury during an AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship match against The Babes Of Wrath (Harley Cameron and Willow Nightingale) on February 4, 2026. The injury occurred when Ford landed awkwardly following a moonsault to the outside of the ring.
Initial reports suggested a possible ankle sprain, but AEW President Tony Khan provided a more cautious update via social media, stating Ford will be “out with an injury maybe for weeks, but possibly even up to months.” https://twitter.com/TonyKhan/status/UMXIQBAZcN
Impact on the Women’s Tag Team Division
The injury comes at a pivotal moment for Ford and her partner, Megan Bayne, who were gaining momentum as MegaBad in the AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship division. MegaBad had recently earned a shot at the titles, defeating Babes Of Wrath in an eliminator match to become #1 contenders on February 4, 2026. https://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profile/the-babes-of-wrath/
Even as AEW has previously kept Ford on television during injuries, it remains uncertain if a non-wrestling role will be found for her during her rehabilitation.
Megan Bayne is expected to continue competing, either as a singles competitor or with a temporary partner to maintain their standing in the tag team rankings. Bayne demonstrated resilience in completing the match against The Babes Of Wrath despite being at a disadvantage. The women’s tag team division, which has seen increased competitive matches on AEW Collision and Rampage, will now have to adjust to Ford’s absence.
A History of Resilience
This is not the first time Ford has faced injury setbacks, having dealt with several interruptions to her momentum over the past few years. Despite these challenges, she has remained a consistent presence on the AEW women’s roster since its inception. Her “Superbad” persona and high-flying style have made her a popular figure among fans.