Thekla handed STARDOM’s Starlight Kid a brutal humiliation at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, snatching 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 swift Japanese suspension for Thekla, with Stardom bosses confirming the ban. She also went after Stardom president Taro Okada during the ruckus, deepening the controversy. Wrestling observers now question safety inside the sport.