Thekla is officially done with STARDOM after more than three years in Japanand while WWE has had its eyes on her for years, new reports suggest she may be heading in a different direction.
According to Fightful Select, Theklas deal with STARDOM has expired, and shes now U.S.-bound with plans that have been in motion for quite some time. While WWE interest has been strongespecially with the company actively scouting international stars following Giulias signingsources inside AEW now believe Thekla is headed their way instead.
Those that we spoke with in AEW believe she is headed to the company, the report noted. Thats a major twist considering WWEs long pursuit. Dave Meltzer previously said on Wrestling Observer Radio, WWEs been after her for years and years and years. He even pointed to IYO SKYs rise in WWE as a possible motivator for Thekla, saying, IYO doing so well probably encouraged her to go.
But that might not be the case anymore. Despite AEWs interest growing throughout the end of 2024, Thekla hasnt confirmed where shes going next. Independent promotions have also reportedly reached out to check on her availability for bookings, which adds even more intrigue to her next move.
Thekla had previously teased a shift to the American scene during a November 2024 interview with Grapsodys Righteous Reg and Phil Lindsey. Hell yeah, of course. I have no idea why Im not already over there, she said. Theres plenty of girls and women Id love to wrestle in the States, throughout all companies.
With WWE, AEW, and the indies all in play, Theklas next chapter looks set to make an impactbut the idea of her debuting in AEW just gained serious traction.
Theklas future in the U.S. wrestling scene is heating up fast, and with WWE interest still alive and AEW insiders expecting her arrival, all eyes are on where the Austrian star lands next.
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