A major AEW star made her return tonight after more than a year, to the surprise of many. She ended up confronting one of the company's top champions during this appearance.Tonight's opening contest featured Alex Windsor challenging Mercedes Moné for the TBS Championship. Windsor wanted another shot at The CEO after they were both featured in the four-way match for the title at Forbidden Door. The British star claimed she had Moné dead to rights. Unfortunately, she didn't secure the win that night.Tonight, it was a close fight between the two women, and it looked like it could have been anyone's match. In the end, Mercedes was able to sneak a roll-up pin for the win. Alex Windsor was in shock but quickly accepted her loss. She reached out for a handshake, which Moné disrespectfully brushed aside.This led to Windsor blindsiding her and the two brawling post-match. She tried locking in a Sharpshooter, but Mercedes Moné countered this with a Statement Maker. Suddenly, to everyone's surprise, Riho's music played, and she came out and hit Mercedes with a double stomp from the top rope.This would be the former AEW Women's World Champion's first appearance since the July 6, 2024, episode of Collision. She sustained an injury that night, which led to her hiatus.This was a return that had been highly anticipated, as reports of her seemingly being cleared for action emerged as early as January this year. She has set her sights on Mercedes Moné and might be the next to challenge for the TBS Championship. Riho has proven she is one of the top stars in AEW women's history, and she could be a major threat to this title reign.