AEW Women’s Champion Thekla Sparks Controversy with Live Promo

AEW Women’s World Champion Thekla faced backlash after delivering a promo on Wednesday’s Dynamite episode in which she called fellow wrestlers “dumb b*tches” while a group of children watched. The remark sparked debate over language suitability for a family‑oriented broadcast, prompting Thekla to acknowledge the mistake, saying she “picked the absolute worst moment” and apologizing for the oversight.

In a separate interview, Thekla reflected on her career path from Vienna to Japan and her status as Austria’s top‑rated wrestler. She noted a friendly rivalry with fellow Austrian‑born star GUNTHER, saying, “It’s a tight race,” and emphasized pride in representing her country on the international wrestling stage.