At AEW Worlds End, a highly charged moment unfolded when Kris Statlander, the reigning AEW Women’s World Champion, spat at Jamie Hayter during their match, showcasing a new, bolder attitude in the ring. This shift in behavior at the AEW Worlds End event has sparked conversations on the evolving dynamic between Statlander and her competitors, including the impact on Jamie Hayter AEW Worlds End storyline.
Statlander Explains Her Change in Approach
Following her controversial act at AEW Worlds End, Kris Statlander addressed questions about her recent confidence surge and the motivations driving her actions. During the post-show media scrum, she openly admitted to spitting at her opponent, emphasizing her intent to signal a departure from her past image as an underdog.
“I will start off by saying that you are not mistaken with what you saw. I did do that. However, one thing that has changed is I’ve said it a few times now—my sob story is over,”
Kris Statlander said.
The AEW Women’s World Champion further elaborated on her personal evolution, making it clear that she no longer views herself as a possible future champion, but as someone who has arrived at the top and intends to prove her worth each night.
“I am not an underdog, I feel like my whole build to becoming champion, people were still like, ‘Maybe one day it’ll be her moment’ but now, I am proving that my moment is now.”
— Kris Statlander
Pushing Jamie Hayter to Her Limits
Statlander’s actions were not only meant to provoke but to fuel the competitive fire in her opponents, Jamie Hayter included. She revealed that her goal was to pull out a heightened drive from Hayter, who is herself a former champion, by challenging her both psychologically and physically.
“And I told Jamie leading into this match, she was a former champion, she knows what it’s like to be on top and I was in the same place as her,”
said Statlander.
Her strategy, as she described, isn’t grounded in simple aggression, but in a calculated effort to force her challengers to meet the standards of a champion.
“I feel like me being a little more—not aggressive, but I was trying to antagonize her, in a way. To bring that champion spirit back out of her because I’m all about meeting me at my level, meeting me at the champion’s level. And I’m just trying to bring that fire out of her and every other person that wants a shot, really.”
— Kris Statlander
The Impact on AEW Women’s Division
The incident at AEW Worlds End marks a pivotal moment for Jamie Hayter and the division as a whole. Statlander’s remarks and attitude signal a more intense environment for any challenger. The message is clear: to compete at her level, opponents must rise to the occasion, regardless of their status or previous championships. This approach could lead to more heated rivalries and memorable matches moving forward, especially with major events like AEW Worlds End setting the tone for the women’s title picture.
As Jamie Hayter looks to reclaim her spot among the champions, and with Kris Statlander openly challenging her peers to match her resolve, the AEW Women’s World Championship scene promises heightened drama and competition for the foreseeable future.
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 28, 2025
