AEW Set To Bring In Another Free Agent

AEW is the reported destination for a top international star.

After two years as part of the Ice Ribbon roster in Japan, Thekla joined STARDOM in 2021. The Austrian star quickly became one of the top wrestlers in the company as part of Giulia’s Donna Del Mundo stable.

During her time with DDM, Thekla held the Artist of Stardom Title alongside Giulia and Mai Sakurai. In 2024, the star turned on DDM and became a founding member of the Natsuko Tora-led heel faction, H.A.T.E.

In recent months, the group has been feuding with Cosmic Angels, and at All-Star Grand Queendom on April 27th, the Toxic Spider lost to Sayaka Kurara. The stipulation for the bout was meant to see Thekla join Cosmic Angels if she was defeated, however, she refused and attacked STARDOM President Taro Okada. This led to her being ‘fired,’ writing her out of the promotion after four years.

Thekla Reportedly Heading For AEW

With former stablemate Giulia signing with WWE in 2024, speculation was rife that Thekla could follow in her footsteps. However, Fightful Select has reported that, although there is interest from WWE, there are those in AEW who believe she is heading there instead.

The report notes that she has been planning a move to the United States for some time, and there has been “heavy interest” from Tony Khan’s company since the end of 2024.