Harley Cameron Pulls Off Upset Over Marina Shafir, Earns TBS Title Survival of the Fittest Spot

Harley Cameron turned heads on this week’s AEW Dynamite by pulling off one of the more surprising victories in recent memory, defeating Marina Shafir in a qualifying match for the TBS Championship Survival of the Fittest bout set for July 1.

Cameron entered the match as a significant underdog against the physically imposing Shafir, who has built a reputation in AEW as one of the more credible threats in the women’s division thanks to her legitimate combat sports background. That made Cameron’s victory all the more striking — this was not the expected outcome, and the win immediately elevates her profile heading into what shapes up to be a high-stakes multi-woman showdown for the TBS Championship.

The Survival of the Fittest format has historically served as a showcase opportunity, and with Cameron now punching her ticket to the July 1 match, she’ll have a chance to prove her Dynamite performance was no fluke. For a performer like Cameron, who has long demonstrated personality and charisma that resonates with crowds, a run toward championship gold could mark a meaningful step forward in her AEW trajectory.

Shafir, meanwhile, suffers a setback after falling short in the qualifying stage, leaving her on the outside of the TBS title picture for now. The loss doesn’t erase what she brings to the table, but it does mean Cameron moves on while Shafir will need to find another path back into contention.

All eyes now turn to July 1 and the full shape of the Survival of the Fittest match as AEW continues to build toward it.