Kris Statlander Drops Thunder Rosa and Advances in AEW Owen Hart Cup During April 9 Dynamite

Kris Statlander just punched her ticket to the semifinals of the Owen Hart Cup, and she did it in dominant fashion.

On the April 9 episode of AEW Dynamite, Statlander took on former AEW Women’s Champion Thunder Rosa in the opening round of the Women’s Owen Hart Cup Tournament. With Toni Storm watching from the commentary desk, the match delivered a solid showcase—but Statlander came out swinging with something to prove.

After a hard-fought bout, Statlander sealed the deal with her finisher “Saturday Night Fever,” pinning Rosa clean to advance. Her next opponent will be decided on Collision when Billie Starkz squares off against Jamie Hayter. Either way, the road to the finals just got real for the former TBS Champion.

Toni Storm, who stayed mostly silent on commentary during the finish, didn’t hide her curiosity about Statlander’s potential opponents. AEW’s women’s division just got a serious shakeup, and Statlander’s win adds fuel to what’s already becoming a stacked tournament.

Who do you want to see Kris Statlander face next—Starkz or Hayter? Drop your predictions and feedback in the comment section below.