Thekla, who defeated Kris Statlander earlier this month, has embraced her championship role with confidence. 'Love it or hate it, I'm the face of AEW now,' proclaimed the 32-year-old champion who developed her unique wrestling style in Japan.
The Austrian wrestler credits her creative background—including punk rock, art, and various artistic pursuits—for helping her forge a distinctive path in professional wrestling. Unlike many wrestlers, Thekla wasn't raised on traditional wrestling, giving her the freedom to create her character from scratch rather than being influenced by the past.