Former AEW Women’s World Champion Thunder Rosa returned to in-ring action on the latest edition of AEW Collision.
Rosa had been on the sidelines since August last year after sustaining a back injury that prevented her from defending the AEW Women’s World Championship. Toni Storm went on to become interim AEW Women’s World Champion as Rosa relinquished the title in November. Storm was later declared the AEW Women’s World Champion.
‘La Mera Mera’ surprised the fans when she returned last week after being sidelined for over 16 months. Rosa had interfered in the brawl between Julia Hart and Abadon and later her first match following her return was officially announced.
Thunder Rosa wins on her return
On last night’s AEW Collision, Rosa joined forces with Abadon to face the TBS Women’s Champion, Julia Hart, and her new ally, Skye Blue. The exciting tag team match saw some great spots and fans went wild when Rosa got tagged in.
It was the former Women’s World Champion who eventually scored the pinfall to give her side the victory. This marked her first win after her last match back in August 2022.
Over a year out of #AEW action, the former #AEW Women's World Champion Thunder Rosa is BACK in action as she joins Abadon in tag team action!
Watch #AEWCollision #HolidayBash LIVE on TNT!@TheJuliaHart | @Skyebyee | @abadon_AEW | @thunderrosa22 pic.twitter.com/VyAICC51vN
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 24, 2023
Happy to be back @AEW #AEWCollision https://t.co/Iez8ScU953
— Thunder Rosa (@thunderrosa22) December 24, 2023
In the past, Rosa’s injury sparked some controversy when she faced accusations of exaggeration. There were reports of backstage tensions with her female colleagues as well. However, Rosa has been clarified several times that her injury was legitimate.
Fans had been eagerly waiting for the return of La Mera Mera to the ring. Now that she has returned she would certainly try to go up the ladders and reclaim the AEW Women’s World Championship, the title she never lost in the first place.
