At the AEW All Out pay-per-view this past Saturday, Kris Statlander achieved a landmark victory by winning the AEW Women’s World Championship. The match featured then-champion Toni Storm, Thekla, Jamie Hayter, and Statlander in a high-stakes four-way contest. Statlander secured the title by pinning Storm, marking her first reign as AEW Women’s World Champion and a major milestone in her career.
Statlander Opens Up on Her Ups and Downs Leading to Victory
After the event, Statlander spoke candidly during the post-show media scrum about the significance of this achievement. She reflected on the challenges and injuries that nearly prevented her from reaching this point, emphasizing how much the victory means to her.
“It’s been sort of a very up and down journey for me and I feel like there were so many opportunities that maybe I could have had the chance to be the first at early on, but I was derailed by my knee injury. So, I kept like, ‘Oh, maybe I’ll come back and maybe I’ll be the first person to do this.”
Kris Statlander said.
“And then, I get injured and then time passes by and other people step up and take that position for you … 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 finally just to have that title means more than I could ever imagine,”
she added.
Statlander’s Place in AEW History and Broader Context
Kris Statlander’s triumph is not only historic as her first Women’s World Championship but also notable because she is the first AEW wrestler to ever defeat Jade Cargill, the inaugural AEW TBS Champion. This accomplishment further cements her rising status within All Elite Wrestling’s competitive scene.
The Impact and Future Implications of Statlander’s Reign
Statlander’s championship win signals a new chapter for AEW’s women’s division, highlighting her resilience after prior setbacks like injuries. As a former “Galaxy’s Favorite Alien,” her breakthrough offers encouragement to fans and fellow wrestlers alike. Her journey exemplifies dedication and perseverance in a demanding sport, and her reign could inspire fresh rivalries and storylines moving forward.
