Thekla Reflects On Herself & Gunther Becoming Wresting Stars Out of Austria

Thekla is one of two Austrian pro wrestlers who have become major US stars in recent years alongside WWE’s Gunther, something she reflected on in a recent interview. The AEW Women’s Champion has risen to the top of her division while Gunther has done the same in WWE, despite the fact that there isn’t an extensive wrestling scene in the their home country.

Thekla was asked about the matter during an interview with Express U.S. Sport. She noted that she is feeling comfortable at last with who she is and spoke about her and Gunther’s rises. You can see highlights below:

On Establishing Herself In the US:

“It took me a long time to find a place where I feel most comfortable, and that is fortunately not tied to a physical place. It was tough in Austria; it was always a fun time. Being in Japan, it was a tough time, but also challenging and very, very fun. And now the States, I’m kind of a baby here. I’ve only been here roughly a year. I’d say the States has been very good to me. And I’ve had a great run so far. So maybe the States are the king.”

On If There’s Other Talent Like Her In Austria:

“No. [laughs] I’m a one of once in a lifetime type of personality. Sorry. But you know what, I’m not gonna s**t on my fellow Austrian people.”

On Both Her and Gunther Making It Out of Austria:

“What are the odds that we both come from a very small country with basically no wrestling scene? What are the odds that that two people make it this far, him and WWE and me and AEW? It’s really remarkable.”