Thekla officially joins AEW: A new star in the wrestling sky!

Thekla officially joins AEW: A new star in the wrestling sky!

On July 19, 2025, wrestler Thekla officially became part of All Elite Wrestling (AEW). After a 45-day trial period, she has now found her place in the squad of the renowned promotion. She made her debut on the May 28 episode of AEW Dynamite, where she surprisingly attacked Jamie Hayter. Since joining, Thekla has competed in several bouts, including the Women's Casino Gauntlet at AEW All In: Texas, and has fought in eight matches to date. AEW President Tony Khan confirmed that the probationary period was necessary after Thekla was previously fired from STARDOM due to a controversial incident in which she lost to Sayaka Kurara and attacked STARDOM President Taro Okada.

Thekla ended her career at STARDOM after three years after her contract there expired. Her firing resulted from an incident at All-Star Grand Queendom in April 2025. On social media, she shared a picture of herself with her fans with the comment "Off to new lands," suggesting an impending relocation to the United States. Being a free agent has drawn significant interest from several promotions, with AEW and WWE particularly paying attention. WWE in particular had shown interest in Thekla during Giulia's signing, while AEW's enthusiasm grew toward the end of 2024.

The future of Thekla in the USA

Thekla's plans to relocate to the United States appear promising. Independent promotions have also made inquiries about her for bookings and many believe her future in the major US promotions is secure. Her new affiliation with AEW could be the start of an exciting phase in her career.

With Thekla now officially established in AEW's wrestling scene, her fans could expect many exciting matches in the coming months. Tony Khan has great confidence in her talent, and it remains to be seen how her role will evolve within AEW.