According to the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer noted how Kris Statlander was very close to signing with WWE.
Per the report, the money she was offered by WWE was good but AEW ended up offering her a better deal and immediate TV time.
She has a chance to become the AEW Women’s Champion when she challenges Riho for the AEW Women’s Title on AEW Dynamite on January 1st from Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, FL.