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Julia Hart, representing the House of Black, defeated Kris Statlander to become the new TBS champion at AEW's Full Gear PPV. Despite a strange dynamic between Hart and Skye Blue, Hart managed to secure the victory after interfering in the match. While the House of Black didn't have the best night overall, with losses in other matches, they now have a champion in their ranks.
Julia Hart discusses her upcoming match against Kris Statlander for the TBS Championship at AEW WrestleDream, her undefeated streak, and her character development as a member of the House of Black. She also talks about balancing her wrestling career with her upcoming wedding, the importance of her entrance music, and the influence of her fellow wrestlers in the House of Black.
AEW Collision featured the World Title Eliminator Tournament Semi-Finals, with Jon Moxley defeating Action Andretti to retain the AEW International Championship, Kris Statlander retaining the AEW TBS Championship against Robyn Renegade, and Roderick Strong advancing to the finals by defeating Darby Allin. Other highlights included the return of Jade Cargill, a confrontation between Claudio Castagnoli and Eddie Kingston, and a challenge from Bryan Danielson to Zack Sabre Jr. for a match at WrestleDream. The episode ended with an attack on Danielson and Moxley by Ricky Starks and Big Bill.
Jade Cargill, who had an impressive undefeated streak in AEW, won't be returning to the promotion anytime soon. After losing the TBS Women's Championship to Kris Statlander at AEW Double or Nothing, Cargill confirmed on Twitter that she will not be coming back soon. She is expected to take some time off and return with a character shift.
Kris Statlander successfully defended her TBS Championship against Nyla Rose on the May 31 episode of AEW Dynamite. AEW is building up Statlander as a big deal, and her victory over Rose proved her surgically reconstructed knee isn't slowing her down. A potential feud with Taya Valkyrie is teased as Valkyrie was shown watching Statlander's victory backstage.
AEW Double or Nothing 2023 saw Jade Cargill suffer her first loss to Kris Statlander, while Orange Cassidy won the Blackjack Battle Royal and MJF emerged victorious in the Pillars Fatal 4-Way. Other matches included Adam Cole defeating Chris Jericho, FTR retaining the AEW World Tag Team Championships against Jeff Jarrett and Jay Lethal, and Wardlow defending the TNT Title against Christian Cage in a ladder match.