Thekla has won the AEW Women's World Title.
The Austrian star challenged Kris Statlander for the title in a strap match during the latest episode of Dynamite from Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. Bryan Danielson on commentary, revealed that the strap used for the match was the same one from his 2023 All Out match against Ricky Starks.
The ending of the bout saw the Sisters of Sin interfering on behalf of the challenger. Sky Blue distracted the referee as Julia Hart entered the ring, but Statlander managed to fend the duo off. Thekla however, was able to take advantage of the distraction.
She speared Kris and then tied the champion's hands with the strap. The Toxic Spider then delivered a stomp to the AEW Women's Champion to begin her first reign with the belt.
Thekla joined Blue and Hart in attacking Kris Statlander after the bell, as the commentary mentioned that Babes of Wrath were in Australia and can't help Statlander. Alex Windsor and Jamie Hayter then came out to make the save for the now former champion, to end the show.
This wasn't the only unexpected title change of the night, before the Grand Slam Australia event set for this weekend. You can check out more about it here.
