Thekla handed STARDOM’s Starlight Kid a brutal loss at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, claiming the AEW Women’s World Title with a striking performance. As confetti fell, Thekla ripped off Starlight Kid’s iconic mask, then brutally struck her before shredding the mask to pieces.
The explosive post-match scuffle led to swift Japanese suspension for Thekla, with Stardom bosses confirming the ban. She also accosted Stardom president Taro Okada during the fallout, deepening the controversy. Wrestling observers now question safety inside the sport.