Thunder Rosa Reflects on AEW Career

In an insightful discussion on “Busted Open,” AEW’s Thunder Rosa delved into the evolution of her mindset since making her much-anticipated return to the wrestling ring. Reflecting on her journey within AEW, Rosa highlighted how her current tenure in the company has brought her a newfound sense of joy and focus, a stark contrast to her initial run.

Initially preoccupied with planning her next steps, Rosa now embraces the moment, seeking ways to distinguish herself in a competitive division brimming with talent, all vying for supremacy.

Rosa’s Unyielding Ambition

Rosa’s ambition is clear: “To make everybody see what I see in myself in the mirror and what I see in myself [with what] I do in the ring.” This statement encapsulates her drive and determination to prove her worth.

Acknowledging the unique position she finds herself in within her career, Rosa expressed profound gratitude for each opportunity to step into the ring, aware that any match could potentially be her last. Far from adopting a victim mentality, Rosa emphasized her relentless work ethic, acknowledging the fierce competition within AEW’s women’s division.

“I’m competing with very, very young, hungry women in the division and we all want the same,” she stated, highlighting the ambition that fuels her and her colleagues. After a hiatus of over 16 months due to a serious back injury, the former AEW Women’s World Champion made a triumphant return on the December 23 episode of “AEW Collision,” partnering with Abadon in a tag team match.

This marked the beginning of her second stint with AEW, during which Rosa has set her sights on reclaiming the AEW Women’s World title, a title she previously held for 172 days. Rosa’s journey is a testament to her resilience and dedication to her craft, as she aims to ascend once again to the pinnacle of AEW’s women’s division.

Her story is not just one of recovery and…