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