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Thekla Becomes No 1 Contender for AEW Women's World Championship
WHY IT MATTERS
Thekla's rise to No 1 contender status highlights her determination to reclaim the AEW Women's World Championship, setting the stage for a highly anticipated match against Mercedes Moné at WrestleDream.
What happened
At All Out, Thekla defeated Willow Nightingale to become the No 1 contender for the AEW Women's World Championship. Nightingale's hand injury hindered her performance, allowing Thekla to secure the win.
Thekla had previously held the title for 165 days before losing it to Nightingale at Redemption in July. Thekla will now face Mercedes Moné at WrestleDream, with Moné looking to defend her title.
This match-up pits two dominant forces in the women's division against each other, with Thekla seeking to regain her championship status.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Thekla becomes No 1 contender for AEW Women’s World Championship at All Out
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CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
- Revision 1 · Initial ingestion · Sep 27, 2026, 8:16 PM
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