Best Wishes to AEW star Kris Statlander

Kris Statlander has experienced a rise in prominence in AEW recently. Today marks a day of celebration for the star.

Statlander made her All Elite Wrestling debut in November 2019 and slowly became a popular figure in the promotion. Her crowning moment came in 2023 when she ended Jade Cargill's 60-match undefeated streak and dethroned her as TBS Champion.

The 30-year-old is on an upward trajectory in the Jacksonville-based promotion these days and is embroiled in a heated feud with friend-turned-bitter rival, Willow Nightingale. Statlander's latest bout came last week on Collision, where she quickly defeated AEW debutant Lena Kross.

Kris Statlander is celebrating her 30th birthday today. AEW's X handle shared a birthday message for her along with a photo.

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"Happy Birthday! @callmekrisstat," the message read.

We at Sportskeeda would like to send our best wishes to Statlander on her birthday.

Kris Statlander wants AEW gold again

The last time Statlander held an All Elite Wrestling title was the TBS Championship in 2023. On an episode of Close Up with Renee Paquette, the 30-year-old expressed her desire to win a title again.

“Part of me feels like when I had the TBS Title the last time, it was the last time maybe people saw so much worth in me before things started slowly going bad for me after I lost the title. I’m very well aware of that now, reflecting on it. Part of me feels like maybe if I have a championship again, TBS Title, Women’s Championship, anything, that maybe I’m not a loser anymore," Statlander said.

Statlander has lately adopted a more compelling character in the Tony Khan-led promotion. She was even involved in a brief angle with The Death Riders. It remains to be seen if the Jacksonville-based company will give her a title run soon.

About the author

Karan Raj is a senior writer in Sportskeeda's AEW division. He holds an engineering degree from Manipal University, but his passion for sports motivated him to pursue an MSc in Sports Business from the University of Liverpool. Karan has been in the sports marketing industry for the past seven years.

As a lifelong WWE fan and enthusiast of wrestling entertainment, he has always been drawn to the industry's unique blend of sports and storytelling. Karan was introduced to the business by his elder sister when he was 10 years old.

Before assuming his current role at Sportskeeda, Karan worked for several reputable organizations, such as Ting Works LLP and Sportz Interactive, wearing different hats. He also wrote the anthem of UP Rudras, a hockey team that played in the Hockey India League. Karan conducts thorough research while writing articles and only relies on credible sources for information.

Karan's favorite pro wrestler is Seth Rollins. He admires The Visionary's versatility as a performer and his ability to play both heel and babyface characters to perfection. Besides Rollins, Karan looks up to Roman Reigns for his storytelling skills and ability to captivate audiences.

In AEW, he enjoys watching Will Ospreay compete inside the ring. Karan loves The Aerial Assassin's technical in-ring ability and athleticism. If Karan could go back to the Attitude Era, he would combine forces with Jericho and promise to elevate his career to the same level as The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.When not writing about pro wrestling, Karan loves to play and watch football. It is a huge part of his life.

He is also a massive fan of tennis and is learning to play the sport. Apart from sports, he also knows how to play the ukulele.

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