AEW All In Texas 2025 will host the first ever women’s Casino Gauntlet match, with the winner earning a shot at the AEW Women’s World Championship at some point in the near future. AEW’s trip to Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas will feature both a men’s and women’s Casino Gauntlet, promising plenty of chaos and surprises for the fans.
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We will take a look at some of the wrestlers who are the most likely favorites to emerge victorious in the women’s Casino Gauntlet match, whether they be names currently on the women’s roster, returning stars, or cameos from elsewhere.
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Thekla
AEW’s Newest Roster Member May Thrive
- Thekla recently debuted in AEW
- She has been on a dominant streak in the company
- AEW may decide to propel her up the card quickly
Thekla is undefeated ever since debuting in AEW last month, giving her plenty of momentum heading into All In and the Casino Gauntlet. Some may argue it’s too soon for her to get a world title shot, but recent booking puts her amongst the favorites regardless.
Often, when it comes to the women’s division, debuting names get a strong push before dropping down the card to rebuild from the bottom – this happened over the years for the likes of Ruby Soho, Deonna Purrazzo, and Megan Bayne.
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Julia Hart
AEW’s Biggest Female Prospect Can Never Be Counted Out
- Julia Hart has impressed in recent years
- She has yet to receive a push to the world title picture
- All In could be her time to finally break out
Julia Hart has a lot of aura and potential, and has already shown her worth as TBS Champion. Since her return from injury, Hart has been looking for a moment to climb up the card – All In provides this chance for her.
Given her successes over the years and fairly strong booking, she is well in the mix for the top picks in the Casino Gauntlet. With the help of Skye Blue, Hart may find a shortcut to victory in order to challenge for the AEW Women’s World Title.
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Hikaru Shida
Shida Is One Of AEW’s Most Decorated Wrestlers
- Shida is no stranger to winning big matches
- She has been away from AEW all year
- Shida may return and win for a nice surprise
Hikaru Shida recently revealed on her YouTube channel that her AEW return was being delayed due to it taking a lot of time sorting her visa. If things are sorted soon, a return at AEW All In Texas 2025 may happen.
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Given Shida’s history in AEW, winning several world titles thus far, she is always considered one of the top picks to win any match she’s in. Tony Khan is clearly a big fan, and she could pose a threat to the AEW World Title following a Casino Gauntlet victory.
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Jamie Hayter
Jamie Hayter’s Return May Lead To A Title Match
- Hayter has been away from the ring for over a month
- She is expected to return soon, and may emerge at All In
- With Forbidden Door in the UK, Hayter winning makes sense
Jamie Hayter was written off AEW programming thanks to an attack from Thekla, though a report from Fightful Select noted that AEW hope that she will be back soon – this could mean a return and a win at All In.
With AEW heading to England for Forbidden Door next month, Hayter may very well walk out as the Casino Gauntlet winner to secure a world title match in her home country.
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Dakota Kai
A Debuting Kai Could Score A Big Win
- Dakota Kai is one of the hottest free agents
- Fans couldn’t understand why she didn’t have more success in WWE
- The Casino Gauntlet would be a good place to make an impression
When it comes to women’s wrestlers, Dakota Kai might very well be the hottest free agent on the market after being released from WWE earlier this year. She was someone with a lot of fans who saw her potential as a star, though she never reached the heights that many came to expect.
AEW could very well bring her in for All In, debuting her with a statement victory, signaling instant big things in her future and making a star out of her from day one.
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Willow Nightingale
It Is Only A Matter Of Time Before Nightingale Is In The World Title Scene
- Nightingale winning the AEW World Title is inevitable
- Winning at All In could set her up for a world title push
- Her consistency in AEW may see her rewarded at All In
Willow Nightingale has been involved in the main event scene in recent months, going to war with Marina Shafir and other Death Riders in a variety of matches and brawls. This has kept Nightingale over with fans, and she has thrived under the spotlight. All In Texas could mark her return to the world title scene.
The Casino Gauntlet would be a prime place for Nightingale to win, have a celebratory moment, and turn her attention back to trying to win gold. She is well overdue a world title win too.
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Kris Statlander
The Number One Entrant May Win The Match
- Statlander earned the number one position in the Casino Gauntlet
- She is someone who needs to be in the world title picture
- She has been one of AEW’s MVPs for years
Kris Statlander is one of the pillars of AEW’s women’s division and has been since day one. For this reason, she deserves a huge win on the grand stage of All In, and she is certainly one of the favorites, putting her in contention for the AEW Women’s World Championship.
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Whether it be Toni Storm or Mercedes Mone who walks out of All In with the gold, Statlander will undoubtedly put on a strong match with either. At the back end of 2024, Statlander and Mone shared the ring in a pair of classics at both Full Gear and Worlds End.
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Athena
The ROH Women’s World Champion Is The Favorite
- Fans have been begging to see more Athena in AEW
- A rematch with Mercedes Mone is a nice prospect
- Athena is long overdue a push after her run in ROH
Athena has begun appearing more regularly on AEW programming after dominating the ROH women’s division for years, reigning as the world champion on the brand for over 900 days. It is about time she gets a shot in AEW as a world title challenger, with the Casino Gauntlet being a way to get her there.
In the 2025 Owen Hart Cup, Athena shone against Mercedes Mone in a great match on Dynamite, so running this back with the AEW World Title on the line would guarantee a fantastic bout.
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