Wednesday’s episode of “AEW Dynamite” delivered unexpected moments, highlighted by Thekla’s victory over the dominant Kris Statlander in a strap match. The main event was intense, and after interference from the Sisters of Sin, “The Toxic Spider” emerged victorious in California, claiming the AEW Women’s World Championship.
Statlander started strong, using the strap aggressively to control Thekla and even tried to regain momentum with an early comeback outside the ring. However, Thekla fought back, turning the tide by slamming Statlander’s face into the stairs, causing significant bleeding. Despite Statlander’s powerful moves, including a powerslam and a daring leap from the top rope, Thekla refused to give up. Although Statlander nearly secured the win with a Tombstone Piledriver, the arrival of Sky Blue on the apron and Julia Hart inside the ring shifted the momentum. Even though Statlander fended off both intruders using the strap, a momentary distraction allowed Thekla to hit a brutal Spear Stomp combo. With heavy bleeding, Statlander couldn’t kick out of the pin, and Thekla traded the strap for the championship belt.
The celebration was cut short as the Sisters of Sin unleashed a post-match assault, with Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor rushing to intervene, but the damage was already done. Statlander’s reign ended at 145 days, following her upset win over four-time champion Toni Storm. Currently, no new contenders have stepped forward to challenge Thekla’s title.
Fan Take: This stunning title change shakes up the AEW women’s division, injecting fresh energy and unpredictability that fans hunger for. Thekla’s win could herald a new era and intensify rivalries, making AEW women’s wrestling more thrilling than ever.
