Will Ospreay makes a major announcement; 29-year-old star's huge debut outside AEW confirmed

Will Ospreay recently announced a major match outside of AEW. The bout will mark the debut of a top All Elite Wrestling star in a London-based promotion.

AEW star Kris Statlander is set to make her in-ring debut for Pro-Wrestling: EVE at the promotion's "Mean Grrrls" event in Walthamstow, London, on July 4, 2025. The 29-year-old will challenge Anita Vaughan for the EVE International Championship.

Will Ospreay has been contributing behind the scenes at Pro-Wrestling: EVE in multiple roles. Last year, he assumed the role of a producer and is also part of the promotion's creative team. The Aerial Assassin shared the blockbuster news related to Statlander on X, stating:

"HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!!! Kris Statlander Debuts at @ProWrestlingEVE Friday, 4th July | Walthamstow, London #E17 | Anita Vaughan vs. Kris Statlander—EVE INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!''

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Kris Statlander is a former AEW TBS Champion. Meanwhile, Anita Vaughan, the current EVE International Champion, has been a consistent presence in the British independent women's pro wrestling promotion. It will be interesting to see if the 29-year-old dethrones Vaughan next month.

AEW star Kris Statlander was recently given a new name

Ahead of Double or Nothing 2025, Kris Statlander received a new name from then-All Elite Wrestling star Mariah May.

May, who has since signed with WWE, shared a backstage mirror selfie with Statlander on X, captioning it with the term "stat daddy." The nickname quickly gained attention among fans.

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Statlander has been a major figure in the women's division since her debut in Tony Khan's promotion in 2019. She captured the TBS Championship at Double or Nothing 2023 by ending Jade Cargill's 60-match undefeated streak. During her reign, Statlander defended the title against stars such as Nyla Rose, Anna Jay, and Taya Valkyrie.

She eventually lost the championship at Full Gear later that year in a three-way match involving Julia Hart and Skye Blue. Moreover, Statlander's match against Mercedes Mone at Full Gear 2024 set the record for the longest women's match in AEW history. The female stars eclipsed the record in their next encounter, battling for over 24 minutes at Worlds End 2024.

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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.

He is also a massive fan of tennis and is learning to play the sport. Apart from sports, he also knows how to play the ukulele.

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Edited by Yash Mittal