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AEW Women's Title on the Line as Statlander Defends Against Thekla
Full card announced for tonight's AEW Dynamite event in Austin, Texas
Jan. 28, 2026 at 10:55am
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The AEW Women's World Championship will be defended tonight as Kris Statlander puts her title on the line against challenger Thekla. The event is taking place at the HEB Center in Austin, Texas as part of the weekly AEW Dynamite television program.
Why it matters
The AEW Women's Championship is one of the promotion's top titles, and this match features two of the company's top female stars competing for the prestigious belt. The outcome could have major implications for the AEW women's division going forward.
The details
Kris Statlander has been the reigning AEW Women's World Champion since defeating Britt Baker last October. She will now defend the title against Thekla, who has been climbing the ranks and earned this title opportunity. The full card for tonight's Dynamite event in Austin has also been announced, though details on the other matches are limited.
- AEW Dynamite is taking place tonight, January 28, 2026, in Austin, Texas.
The players
Kris Statlander
The current reigning AEW Women's World Champion.
Thekla
The challenger for the AEW Women's World Championship.
The takeaway
Tonight's AEW Dynamite event features a highly anticipated women's title match between champion Kris Statlander and challenger Thekla, with the outcome set to impact the direction of the AEW women's division.
