There’s a lot going on in AEW right now, so the rumor of Thunder Rosa reportedly asking for her release isn’t getting the attention it usually does. Despite this, there are rumors that the former Women’s World Champion is unhappy with her position in the company. She reportedly sought to be released from her AEW contract. Rosa was forced to vacate the title two weeks ago due to injury. She was supposed to face Toni Storm in the match go all out Pay-per-view, but she couldn’t compete in that match. AEW went to the interim championship with Rosa, and a few months later, CM Punk did the same. When the Thunder are ready to return to action, she’ll be thrust right back into the title picture. Regardless, it was widely reported that Storm was supposed to be eliminated in a singles match against Thunder Rosa. Instead, Storm scored a fatal four-way victory. Although there appears to be some smoke unleashing firepower on Thunder Rosa, multiple sources claim there is no truth to this rumor. Dave Meltzer wrestling observer news and Sean Ross Tharp Aggressive According to reports, Rosa did not, in fact, ask to be released from her AEW contract. Her husband, Brian Cervantes, also denied the claims on Twitter and then deleted his account.
Thunder Rosa is too important for AEW to release
Another reporter said Rosa had asked for her release on the podcast, but had not been confirmed by anyone. Multiple sources have since refuted the rumor. This is good news for AEW, as the women’s division lacks main event-level stars. Toni Storm is getting there, Baker needs more TV time, but there aren’t many women as mature as Rosa.
It was reported last year that there was a lot of heat between Thunder Rosa and Britt Baker, which some believe led to Thunder Rosa demanding her release from AEW. Still, everyone doesn’t have to be the best of friends, and these two women have put on one of the best women’s matches in All-Class history. Hopefully they’ll be able to continue that once Rosa returns and has a unification fight with Storm. Maybe in AEW Fully equipped The pay-per-view is scheduled for November 19 in New Jersey.
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