On February 11th during AEW Dynamite, Thekla secured a victory over Kris Statlander in a strap match, capturing the AEW Women’s World Championship. With Statlander having lost the title, many are eager to see how Thekla’s championship tenure will evolve moving forward.
The question now turns to which wrestler will rise as the next contender for the AEW Women’s World Championship after Thekla’s reign. Here, we highlight eight potential challengers who could challenge for the title in the near future.
8. Kris Statlander
At AEW All Out 2025, Kris Statlander triumphed over Toni Storm, Thekla, and Jamie Hayter to claim the AEW Women’s World Championship. Statlander enjoyed a successful five-month period as champion, defending her title against top competitors like Storm, Hayter, and Mercedes Mone. Though Thekla ended her run, Statlander remains a strong candidate to reclaim AEW’s premier women’s title.
Having consistently demonstrated her elite status within the women’s division, Statlander has undoubtedly earned the chance to pursue another championship reign at some point down the line.
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Fan Take: This title change is a significant development for AEW fans as it refreshes the women’s division with new storylines and rivalries. Thekla’s rise opens the door for exciting matchups, while Statlander’s potential comeback keeps the competition fierce, signaling an engaging future for women’s wrestling in AEW.
