Kris Statlander Reflects on AEW Title Reign and Mone Feud

Kris Statlander, the former AEW Women's World Champion, recently shared candid reflections on her career milestones during an interview, including the challenges of her title reign and the rewards of her high-profile rivalry with Mercedes Mone.

Statlander captured the AEW Women's World Championship at All Out in September 2025, defeating Toni Storm, Jamie Hayter and Thekla in a Fatal 4-Way match after six years with the promotion. Her 144-day reign ended abruptly on February 11 during an episode of Dynamite, where she lost to Thekla in a strap match. Speaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Statlander described the victory as arriving at an unexpected moment amid personal and storyline turmoil. "I feel like actually winning the championship kind of came at a really weird time for me. It almost didn't feel like it was the right time," she said, explaining how the bout came together quickly through Storm's initiative while she navigated harassment from the Death Riders faction, strained relations with Willow Nightingale and a partnership with Harley Cameron. Despite the chaos, Statlander seized the opportunity, noting she had not competed in a multi-person match in four years.