Wheeler Yuta is one of the biggest stars in AEW. He just celebrated a special day today.
Wheeler Yuta has come a long way since his time on Best Friends. His character evolved a lot during his time at Blackpool Combat Club. He has also become a regular character on AEW TV since joining Death Riders. He helped Moxley in some of his matches and proved to be a useful player for the group.
Yuta turns 29 today. As a result, AEW took to its official social media account to wish the Death Riders member on his birthday.
“Happy birthday! @WheelerYuta 🎁”
Check out the company’s tweet here:
Kris Statlander vowed to put Wheeler Yuta in his place
After becoming AEW Women’s World Champion, Kris Statlander got the chance to join the Death Riders. However, she attacked Wheeler Yuta and then knocked down Jon Moxley instead. At WrestleDream 2025, Kris Statlander defeated Toni Storm to retain the title.
During the post-show media scrum, Kris Statlander was asked about potential future challengers for her title. She suggested the possibility of facing Marina Shafir. She also noted that she wouldn’t mind standing up for Wheeler and putting him in his place.
“Well, I feel like it could be anyone at this point, but I think someone who probably thinks they deserve it and a lot of people… compared to her, who want to see her take me out, is probably Marina (Shafir). I feel like, maybe, the Death Riders… maybe they’re not too keen on me right now, and if they need me to put her in her place, they will, and also, if Wheeler Yuta wants to step up and fight for it, I’ll put him in his place, right? the same, so the one who is brave enough. (H/T – TJR Wrestling)
For now, Kris Statlander will defend his title against Mercedes Mone at Full Gear 2025.
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Edited by Sunil Joseph
