The often (and currently) suspended STARDOM star, "Toxic Spider" Thekla might be ready to make her mark in the United States. While there are no published details on when her STARDOM contract is up, but based on recent interviews and one she did in mid-January 2024, I'd surmise that she will be a free agent sometime around late-January of 2025.

Will the Austrian leave STARDOM and come to the US? That's hard to say. Thekla did express interest in wrestling in the US earlier this year. She said there were a couple of opportunities, but she did not reveal what those are.

So, here are my arguments for Thekla.

• Stays with STARDOM - She is arguably the most believable true heel in STARDOM, and the company would be foolish not to retain her. Also, Thekla is in a relationship with NJPW's Clark Connors (Bullet Club War Dogs), so staying in Japan seems like a reasonable choice.

• Goes to WWE - Perhaps the best reason for Thekla to sign with WWE is to be reunited with Giulia. The two worked together in the Donna Del Mondo faction in STARDOM. She is an English-speaker, and could also be a mouthpiece if she is paired with Japanese wrestlers.

• Goes to AEW - Thekla would likely get the same amount of money from AEW (perhaps more) as WWE. She would also likely enjoy a better work schedule, and more time off. Thekla did mention in a recent interview how difficult the grueling STARDOM schedule is.

Personally, I think Thekla may stay with STARDOM, but in so doing, she may get an excursion to AEW. Earlier this year, she had said that she had never wrestled in the United States, and would like to do so.

Is it too on the nose?

Anyone live in the area and going to the DC show? I just bought tickets today for my birthday and I'm really excited. Long-time wrestling fan, but I've rarely been to any shows, and I'd love to meet people and make it a fun outing. The last time I went to an AEW show was when they were in Arlington; had a good time and chatted with some interesting folks, but I would love to make some friends and connections.

So who's going! And do y'all have any good ideas for signs?

I do, and here are three reasons why:

• Fan Service - Right now, there is a strong argument that Mina is more over with the crowd than Mariah. I think sometimes you have to do something that will make the fans happy. In addition, let's keep in mind that Wrestle Dynasty is at the Tokyo Dome in Japan in just over a month. Having Mina with the belt (and retaining) in Japan just makes sense. I wouldn't be disappointed if Mina held the belt until Grand Slam in February in Australia, where it is likely that Toni Storm recaptures the title - likely in a three way match with Mina and Mariah.

• Global Marketing - Two of AEW's next three major shows take place internationally. It's obviously better marketing having Takeshita and Shirakawa with AEW titles in Japan. With Omega and the Young Bucks already booked - and the very real possibility of Okada being there (as well as other AEW stars who are well known in Japan), this is a great opportunity to put more eyes on AEW in Japan. (AEW programming is available on NJPW World in Japan).

• Keep it Unpredictable - One area AEW has gotten much better at doing is getting more unpredictable matches on its TV shows. With this title match, and the C2, this Dynamite should be PPV-quality. Having Mina win the title at Winter is Coming would help solidify that anything can happen on an AEW TV show.

Other wrestlers to achieve this feat:

AJ Styles (TNA, NJPW, WWE), now injured Kurt Angle (TNA, NJPW, WWE), retired Hulk Hogan (WCW, WWE, NJPW, twice), retired and hated

If you said, "I knew it all along", you're a bold-faced liar!

Relax just me ranting don't overreact and get upset.

Top 5 in the singles rankings can challenge for singles titles. Rankings 3,4,5 can challenge for either the TNT, International or Continental title. The top 2 can challenge for the all of single title including the World title.

If two people challenge for the same title at the same time they have a number one contenders match. Otherwise the only way you get a title shot is through winning an Eliminator match or directly challenge the champion and the champion accepting.

Rinse and repeat for the tag, trios and women's titles. This makes even winning random matches important.

It's wrestling you complete control over who wins and loses. It's WAS SO FREAKING SIMPLE!!!!!

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I'm a massive AEW fan, but that doesn't mean I have to like everything about AEW.

I did not watch a second of the Jericho/Ishii match that took place on AEW Dynamite. I respect Jericho and I absolutely respect Ishii, but there was no reason to have this match . . . eh . . . eh . . . ever!

My opinion has nothing to do with this being an ROH match. I totally get AEW wanting to promote ROH (especially if the rumors are true about the discussions for an ROH TV deal). However, if Tony Khan wants to promote ROH, thr only choice to promote the product is Athena. Period.

Look, Ishii was 0-11 in singles matches in AEW headed into this match. I mean, come on TK, couldn't you let Ishii beat up Jon Cruz so that he has at least one freaking win before being given a title shot?

So, yeah, I don't care if this match had taken place last year . . . it was a throw-away match. AEW fans are smart enough to realize this.

It felt like this was beginning to happen with Punk and the "Real World Championship", but even that was a sort of nebulous "is this a seperate title?" sort of thing.

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Thanks to the amazing and talented wrestlers, crew, and staff that keep banging out amazing shows each week. Thank you, Tony Khan, for your hard work, enriching and making all our lives more fun!

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After Jamie Hayter defeated Queen Aminata, the lights went out. A spotlight shone on the entrance platform, but Julia Hart did not appear.

On Collision, we will see Willow Nightingale face Serena Deeb in a match I fully expect Nightingale to win. This will set up a match between Hayter and Nightingale in 2 weeks at Winter is Coming.

Something tells me that Julia and Jamie have formed an alliance.

I know it wasn't a PPV but anyone wish they would've made some sorta merch for it besides art prints? If I remember correctly, the hour or week shirt then was fright night I guess as it was orange tie dye but I don't know. Even the art prints are a little underwhelming. They could've done something where they showcased Mercedes, Kris or Brian's facepaint that night at least. I don't know. Just seems like a missed opportunity when there was like three different clothes options for the DC crossover and full gear

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