Charlie Thesz, Wife of Lou Thesz, Attends AEW WrestleDream, Takes Photo Backstage with Tony Khan

Lou Thesz had his presence felt at AEW WrestleDream tonight, as his wife, Charlie Thesz, attended the show which was held in St. Louis, Missouri. In addition to being interviewed by Tony Schiavone during the show, she even posed for a photo with Tony Khan backstage.

Thesz got a loud ovation from the fans and told Schiavone that she was having a wonderful time at the show. She thanked AEW for having her and noted that it has been a long time since she’s been in St. Louis.

Lou Thesz is a former NWA World Heavyweight Champion. He held that title for a combined 3,749 days, which is still the longest anyone ever held that title.

He is also a member of the WWE Hall of Fame Legacy Wing and is considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, as well as one of the last true shooters (legitimate wrestlers) in professional wrestling.

Charlie Thesz, wife of legendary #LouThesz is in attendance for #AEWWrestleDream pic.twitter.com/uJBiZRRgBb

— Oral Carter (@oralcarter376) October 18, 2025

Tonight we're joined by the wife of St. Louis wrestling legend Lou Thesz, Charlie Thesz!

Watch #AEWWrestleDream on HBO Max PPV pic.twitter.com/mv2HkJiOMg

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 19, 2025