Thunder Rosa on her career-defining match with Britt Baker

One big thing

Thunder Rosa credits her Lights Out match against Britt Baker as the pivotal moment that “changed the trajectory” of her career in AEW.

Why it matters

This match set a new standard for women’s wrestling on television, showcasing the intensity and brutality that female competitors can bring to the ring.

By the numbers

• The match took place in 2021
• It won Match of the Year honors
• This was the first time in recent memory that a women’s match claimed this accolade

What they’re saying

Thunder Rosa told Heat Squad:

• “We changed the game in TV [and] in women’s wrestling with the kind of match that we had.”
• “It was gruesome. There was blood; there was chairs. There was everything.”
• “I am married by blood with this woman forever because of what we did together.”

The big picture

• The Lights Out match elevated both wrestlers’ profiles in AEW
• It sparked a fierce rivalry that culminated in a Steel Cage match in 2022
• Thunder Rosa defeated Baker in that cage match to win the AEW Women’s World Championship

What’s next

As of now, there are no plans for another match between Thunder Rosa and Britt Baker. However, their shared history suggests future encounters could be just as impactful.

What do you think was the most memorable moment from the Thunder Rosa vs. Britt Baker rivalry? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!