5 AEW stars who should challenge for Britt Baker’s Women’s Championship - CM Punk's former stablemate, former WWE star

#4. Kris Statlander could carve a niche with the AEW Women's Championship

AEW star Kris Statlander challenged Britt Baker at All Out 2021 for the women's championship. The Alien wrestled The Good Doctor in a fantastic match and was only narrowly defeated. It was an impressive performance from Statlander, who has improved immensely since her debut with the company.

Kris Statlander battled back from a career-threatening injury to become a stalwart of the women's division. Her popularity continued to grow once she aligned herself with Best Friends and Orange Cassidy. She recently competed in the TBS Women's Championship tournament as well.

A rematch with Baker might come too soon, but Stalander should definitely be in the mix for the title. She is a true AEW original and would have the support of the audience.

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#3. Riho could hope to win back the AEW Women's Championship

AEW Battle of the Belts is slated for this weekend, with Britt Baker set to defend her women's championship against Riho. The latter pinned the champion on an edition of Rampage in November to earn the title shot. It appears the Japanese star has The Good Doctor's number, and it will be interesting to see the outcome of the upcoming bout.

As the first-ever AEW Women's Champion, Riho's name is already in the history books. Despite her petite frame, she has wowed fans with her high-flying moves and indestructible fighting spirit.

Riho has had a tough time since losing her title, with COVID-19 restrictions and injuries preventing her from competing regularly. But with enough momentum, she can easily reclaim her place at the top of the pile as a compelling underdog babyface.