AEW’s Thekla made an immediate impact upon her debut by swiftly capturing the AEW Women’s World Championship and maintaining a dominant hold on the title. Known for her slightly wild persona, Thekla revealed that Jeff Jarrett recognized this aspect of her character. In an interview with “TMZ’s Inside The Ring,” she discussed her return promo at AEW All In: London, including her memorable upside-down spider crawl on the announcer’s table. She described her moves as spontaneous and was amused when Jarrett approached her afterward, calling her a “crazy b**ch,” which she took as a heartfelt compliment. Thekla also mentioned a conversation with Paul Wight, who seemed more concerned about her spilling his drink than impressed by her antics. She reassured that despite her unpredictable style, she is a professional who knows exactly what she’s doing in the ring.
Despite frequently being asked about her approach to character work, Thekla disagrees with the idea that professional wrestling is an art form. Although she is an artist outside the ring, she believes wrestling turns into a “douchey art project” when performers confuse the boundaries between wrestling and artistic expression.
If you use any quotes, please attribute them to “TMZ’s Inside The Ring,” with thanks to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription.
Fan Take: Thekla’s fearless and unique style brings fresh energy to AEW and highlights the evolving creativity in women’s wrestling. Her ability to blend entertainment with professionalism showcases why this sport continues to captivate fans and push the boundaries of performance art in the ring.
Source: www.wrestlinginc.com
