Top Star Makes Dramatic Return at AEW Forbidden Door After Almost 3 Months

A top AEW star has finally made her return to the promotion at Forbidden Door, and in shocking fashion. The star was last seen in the Jacksonville-based promotion about three months ago.

One of the early bouts on the Forbidden Door: Zero Hour show was an Eight-Woman Tag Team match with The Triangle of Madness (Julia Hart, Skye Blue, and Thekla) and Megan Bayne taking on Willow Nightingale, Queen Aminata, Kris Statlander, and Harley Cameron. The heels won the bout after some misunderstanding between Statlander and Willow.

Later in the show, Tony Schiavone entered the ring to announce the record attendance at The O2 Arena. Just then, the feed cut backstage to Queen Aminata and Thekla fighting. The women then made their way onto the ramp while fighting, and The Toxic Spider gained the upper hand after her allies (Hart and Blue) came to her aid.

However, missing AEW star Jamie Hayter emerged to back up Aminata and send Thekla and her group running.

Hayter, who was last seen on the Dynamite that followed Double or Nothing in May, had been on hiatus from the promotion due to an injury. Incidentally, it was Thekla (kayfabe) who had taken her out on the Wednesday Night show. Her return was received with a loud roar in her hometown.

Jamie Hayter Reportedly Set To Resume Feud With Thekla Upon AEW Return

During a recent edition of Fightful Select's Weekly Q/A session, wrestling insider Sean Ross Sapp was asked about an update on Jamie Hayter's return ahead of Forbidden Door.

Sapp mentioned that while the promotion didn't expect her to be out for this long, they appreciated the angle she worked with Thekla before she went on her forced hiatus, and that she would resume her feud with The Toxic Spider when she returned to AEW.

It remains to be seen what Tony Khan has planned for the two women going forward.

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Karan Raj is a senior writer in Sportskeeda's AEW division. He holds an engineering degree from Manipal University, but his passion for sports motivated him to pursue an MSc in Sports Business from the University of Liverpool. Karan has been in the sports marketing industry for the past seven years.

As a lifelong WWE fan and enthusiast of wrestling entertainment, he has always been drawn to the industry's unique blend of sports and storytelling. Karan was introduced to the business by his elder sister when he was 10 years old.

Before assuming his current role at Sportskeeda, Karan worked for several reputable organizations, such as Ting Works LLP and Sportz Interactive, wearing different hats. He also wrote the anthem of UP Rudras, a hockey team that played in the Hockey India League. Karan conducts thorough research while writing articles and only relies on credible sources for information.

Karan's favorite pro wrestler is Seth Rollins. He admires The Visionary's versatility as a performer and his ability to play both heel and babyface characters to perfection. Besides Rollins, Karan looks up to Roman Reigns for his storytelling skills and ability to captivate audiences.

In AEW, he enjoys watching Will Ospreay compete inside the ring. Karan loves The Aerial Assassin's technical in-ring ability and athleticism. If Karan could go back to the Attitude Era, he would combine forces with Jericho and promise to elevate his career to the same level as The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.When not writing about pro wrestling, Karan loves to play and watch football. It is a huge part of his life.

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