Thekla finalizes multi-year AEW deal ahead of free agency

Thekla has signed a new multi-year contract with All Elite Wrestling well before reaching free agency, Fightful reported. The agreement includes a notable raise. There was an expectation of outside interest had she entered the market.

Fightful learned that Thekla finalized her new deal with AEW in advance of free agency. The multi-year agreement comes with a significant pay increase, as first reported by Fightful Select on April 5, 2026. Expectations were high for competing offers if Thekla had become available on the open market. Additional details are available to subscribers of Fightful Select.

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