Summary

The AEW Women's World Championship stayed with Thekla at Dynasty after a finish that left Jamie Hayter's side protesting the call. Thekla, who has held the title since February, scored the win in what was billed as her fourth defense of the belt.

The title match was one of several championship bouts built around the Dynasty card after AEW had already lined up two championship matches for Dynasty Zero Hour ahead of the pay-per-view.

Winner

Thekla defeated Jamie Hayter by pinfall after countering Hayter into a pin and grabbing the ring ropes during the referee's count.

Alex Windsor protests the finish

Alex Windsor ran to the ring to warn the referee that Thekla had used the ropes for leverage, but the decision stood and the match result was not changed. That keeps Thekla's reign going, while Hayter is left with a clear complaint about how the title defense ended.

For AEW's women's title picture, the finish gives Hayter and Windsor an immediate reason to keep pressing the issue. At the same time, Thekla leaves Dynasty with the championship still in her possession, and the rope-assisted pin gives her a ready-made talking point if AEW wants to revisit the matchup.

Sources

As reported by Fightful.