Thunder Rosa on Her Violent AEW Bullrope Match: You Don’t Come Out the Same

One big thing: Thunder Rosa reflects on her grueling Texas Bullrope match against Deonna Purrazzo

Thunder Rosa emerged victorious in a rare and violent women’s Texas Bullrope match against Deonna Purrazzo on the August 10 episode of “AEW Collision.”

• Rosa described the match as “extremely violent” on “Busted Open Radio.”
• She compared the emotional impact to winning the AEW Women’s Championship in San Antonio.
• The match marked the culmination of an intense rivalry between Rosa and Purrazzo.

Why it matters

This match showcases AEW’s commitment to pushing boundaries in women’s wrestling, offering high-stakes, physically demanding contests typically reserved for male competitors.

By the numbers

• 5: The number of matches in the Rosa-Purrazzo rivalry
• 3-2: The final score in favor of Purrazzo before the Bullrope match

What they’re saying

“People don’t understand the level of violence and the mentality that you have to have when you get in there,” Rosa said. “You don’t come out the same way that you came in.”

The big picture

This match represents a significant moment in AEW’s women’s division, potentially setting a new standard for intensity and storytelling in future feuds.

What’s next

With this brutal feud behind her, Rosa’s next moves in AEW will be closely watched by fans and competitors alike.

What do you think about the increasing intensity of women’s matches in AEW? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.