As the Shimmer season closed, MsChif defended her belt in promotions outside of Shimmer. At ROH's Rising Above in November (aired January 2009), she kept Del Rey from regaining the title.
As the Shimmer season ended, MsChif successfully defended her belt against challengers outside of the Shimmer organization.  At ROH's Rising Above event in November 2009 (which aired in January 2009), she thwarted Del Rey's attempt to regain the championship.