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Thekla Retains AEW Women’s World Title Over Statlander in Two-Out-of-Three Falls at Revolution

The result strengthens her credibility following a strap match title win that ended Kris Statlander’s 144-day reign.

Overview

  • The bout went the distance, with Thekla taking the opening fall via a rope-assisted pin before Statlander evened it with Sunday Night Fever.
  • A referee spill and tussle over a belt preceded the decisive stretch, which Thekla closed with a spear and two stomps.
  • Thekla’s allies attempted to get involved during the final fall, though Statlander fought them off before the finish.
  • The rematch followed Thekla’s strap match victory over Statlander that involved outside interference and cost Statlander her title after 144 days.
  • AEW president Tony Khan formally set the two-out-of-three falls stipulation for Revolution, and Bleacher Report’s analysis suggests Statlander may now slide down the immediate title queue.