Thekla, 32, brings a unique creative background to her championship, having discovered wrestling at age 19 at a punk rock show in Austria. She combines various artistic passions including drawing, music, fashion, and photography to create her distinctive in-ring persona.
The champion credits her time in Japan for forming her wrestling foundation and believes her lack of traditional wrestling influences gives her a creative edge. 'I draw from everything,' she says, emphasizing that her unconventional path has helped her develop a style unlike anyone else on the AEW roster.