10 AEW Stars Who Will Be Champions In 2023
5. Kris Statlander
It has been so unfortunate to see Kris Statlander struggle with a swathe of injury issues throughout her time in AEW, as she has proven to be one of the most talented wrestlers in her division. Stat looked particularly good in her most recent run in the company before tearing her ACL in August this year.
It is unclear when fans can expect to see 'The Galaxy's Greatest Alien' back in the ring, and she should certainly not rush back for any reason. When she does return, Statlander will have so much support behind her that it will be an obvious decision to give her a run with the TBS Championship.
If Jade Cargill still holds the belt at that point, Statlander would be a formidable opponent who would be a believable successor to the inaugural champion. However, if the aforementioned title change with Athena occurs, there is an obvious face/heel matchup between the 'Fallen Goddess' and the member of the Best Friends when she returns.
Most importantly, Kris Statlander's health comes first, and hopefully she will be able to perform injury-free for a long time when she returns.