Kris Statlander achieved a historic triumph at AEW’s All Out event, capturing the Women’s World Championship in a high-stakes match. This milestone marks Statlander as the first woman to hold both the TBS and AEW World Championships, a feat made more remarkable by her recovery from two serious knee injuries.
At All Out in 2025, Toni Storm, widely regarded as almost unbeatable this year, entered the match to defend her Women’s World Championship against challengers Kris Statlander, Thekla, and Jamie Hayter. Despite Storm’s confident promise to retain her title, Statlander stunned the audience by securing a quick pinfall victory, ending Storm’s dominant run.
Kris Statlander Reflects on Her Historic Championship Moment
Following her surprising win, Statlander spoke at the post-event press conference about what this championship means to her after being part of AEW since late 2019. She expressed how the past challenges and missed chances have made this moment truly extraordinary.
“It’s very surreal because, like you said, I’m homegrown, I’ve been here since 2019. I’ve lost opportunities at this title a good amount of times, that I was like, okay, maybe I slow my roll a little bit. And now five or six years later to be finally sitting here with this (title) is like one of the most insane things ever, and I don’t really have a lot of words to describe it.“
— Kris Statlander, AEW Women’s World Champion
When asked about becoming the first woman to simultaneously hold the TBS and World Championships, Statlander shared the emotional ups and downs of her journey to this historic achievement.
“It’s been sort of a very up and down journey for me, and I feel like there are so many opportunities that maybe I could have had the chance to be the first early on, but I was derailed by my knee injury. So I kept (being) like maybe I’ll come back and maybe I’ll be the first person to do this. And then I get injured and then time passes by and other people step up and take that position for you. It’s very much so been a little bit not hurtful, but disheartening having to be like something that was out of my control stopped me from having that historic moment. And now to finally have something to my name to be like I’m the first ever to do this, it just makes all those injuries, all the hard times, all the ups and downs so worth it. Because I worked so unbelievably hard to be in this position that I’m at today and to finally just have that title means more than I could ever imagine. Wrestling is insane.”
— Kris Statlander, AEW Women’s World Champion
Additional Highlights from AEW All Out Event
The energy at All Out also included other significant moments in All Elite Wrestling‘s ongoing storylines. “Hangman” Adam Page successfully defended the men’s World Championship against Kyle Fletcher after an intense 40-minute contest, leaving the crowd on edge. The night featured victories from other prominent wrestlers including Mercedes Mone, Kazuchika Okada, Mark Briscoe, and Brodido. Eddie Kingston’s return to AEW was another crowd-pleasing highlight, restoring excitement among fans.
Reflecting the Wrestling World’s Latest Developments
While the AEW spotlight remained on Statlander’s groundbreaking victory, the broader wrestling scene also saw pivotal updates. Drew McIntyre shared his awe about befriending wrestling heroes, emphasizing the surreal nature of such relationships for him.
John Cena’s recent clash with Brock Lesnar at WWE Wrestlepalooza was notable, with Cena having five remaining matches scheduled this year. The event further witnessed The Vision decisively defeating the Usos, although Jey Uso suffered a bloody injury during the bout. AJ Lee celebrated a milestone by winning her first wrestling match in over a decade, sparking renewed interest in her career.
In speculative news, Roman Reigns was recently named as a prospective opponent should a WWE Hall of Famer decide to wrestle once more. Meanwhile, Jurassic Express reunited at AEW All Out when Jack Perry made a long-awaited return to join forces with Luchasaurus.
The Significance of Statlander’s AEW Title Victory
Kris Statlander’s AEW win represents much more than just a championship change. Her ascent to becoming the first woman to hold both major AEW women’s titles is a landmark in the company’s history, symbolizing resilience and the pursuit of excellence despite adversity. Her success after significant injuries offers inspiration for athletes facing setbacks and reinforces AEW’s commitment to showcasing exceptional talent.
This breakthrough may shift the dynamics of AEW’s women’s division, elevating competition and setting new benchmarks for future champions. Statlander’s achievement also adds to the evolving narrative of AEW’s growth and its impact on professional wrestling worldwide. Fans and industry observers alike will be watching keenly to see how she defends her title and what challenges arise next in her career.
