Jill 'The Lion' Matthew
Awards & Honours
9
Awards Won
6
Honours
5
Rankings
5
Covers
1
Records
Jill Matthew's career is marked by historic achievements in two combat sports. She is one of the few women to hold a major wrestling championship and an MMA title simultaneously. Her 12 consecutive wins in AEW set a Guinness World Record. She headlined AEW's first all-women's pay-per-view, a milestone for the promotion. Her back-to-back inductions into the Impact Wrestling Hall of Fame and Women's Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2024 recognize her lasting influence. Beyond titles, she has been a vocal advocate for mental health, earning a Humanitarian Award from the Cauliflower Alley Club.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Impact Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductee
Inducted for contributions to the promotion.
Women's Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductee
Inducted for career achievements.
Key to the City of Louisville
Awarded for contributions to combat sports and community service.
Louisville Sports Commission Hall of Fame Inductee
Inducted for athletic achievements.
Guinness World Record
Most consecutive wins in AEW women's division (12).
Humanitarian Award
For mental health advocacy in combat sports.
Rankings & Lists
PWI Women's 150
Top 10 Female Wrestlers
Women's Wrestling MVP
Women's Wrestler of the Year
Top 25 Female Wrestlers of All Time
Magazine Covers
Sports Illustrated
March 2021
The Lion's Roar: Jill Matthew on Conquering Two Sports
ESPN The Magazine
August 2015
From Wrestling Ring to MMA Cage: Jill Matthew's Gamble
Muscle & Fitness
June 2019
Built Like a Lion: Jill Matthew's Training Secrets
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
December 2020
Woman of the Year: Jill Matthew
Fight! Magazine
March 2016
The Lion's Den: Jill Matthew's Invicta Title Run
Records & Feats
Most consecutive wins in AEW women's division
Jill Matthew holds the Guinness World Record for 12 straight wins in AEW's women's division, set in 2020.