Kris Statlander advances in AEW Owen Hart Foundation tournament

Kris Statlander has advanced in the women’s Owen Hart Foundation tournament.

Statlander defeated Red Velvet in the final quarterfinal match of the women’s tournament. The finish had Statlander reversing a roll-up for the win. After the match, Kiera Hogan immediately jumped Statlander. Ruby Soho, who was on commentary, attempted to make the save, but Cargill came in and attacked her. It took Anna Jay coming to the ring with Mark Sterling’s crutch to even the odds.

Hikaru Shida was originally set to face Red Velvet in the quarterfinals after qualifying. However, it was announced last week that Shida had suffered an injury and was unable to come back to the United States in time for the tournament.

As a result of her win, Statlander will now face Soho in the semifinals. Britt Baker, meanwhile, will face Toni Storm. The winners of both matches will advance to the finals, which will take place at Double or Nothing on May 29 in Las Vegas.