AEW Women’s Champion Thekla Says Wedding Photos Are Bad for a Wrestler’s Image

AEW Women’s World Champion Thekla has never been shy about speaking her mind, and a recent appearance on TMZ’s Inside The Ring gave the ‘Toxic Spider’ another platform to do exactly that — this time on the topic of wrestlers dating other wrestlers.

Asked about romantic relationships within the wrestling business, Thekla acknowledged that such pairings can make sense given the unique lifestyle wrestlers lead. The demanding travel schedule and unconventional hours mean that few people outside the industry fully understand the day-to-day reality, making a partner who shares that world a natural fit.

While fielding the question, Thekla also took the opportunity to dismiss any rumors linking her to fellow AEW talent Clark Connors, keeping things firmly in the realm of professional rather than personal.

Perhaps the most eyebrow-raising moment came when Thekla weighed in on the image side of the conversation, asserting that wedding photos can actually be damaging to a wrestler’s persona. It’s a deliberately provocative stance, but one that fits squarely within the character she’s built — a heel champion who curates every detail of how she’s perceived, both inside the ring and out.

Thekla currently holds the AEW Women’s World Championship, and her comments serve as a reminder that she’s as calculated off-screen as she is in-ring. Whether the remarks reflect genuine personal philosophy or are simply another layer of the Toxic Spider’s character work, they’re sure to keep people talking — which, for a heel champion, is never a bad thing.