10 Greatest AEW Dynamite matches of the second year

2) Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. vs. Thunder Rosa in an Unsanctioned Lights Out Match (AEW Dynamite - St. Patrick's Day Slam)

AEW Dynamite - St. Patrick's Day Slam proved to be a historic night for the company. This show marked the first time the program was headlined by an Unsanctioned Lights Out Match. More importantly, it delivered the first women's main event in AEW Dynamite history. The heated feud between Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D., and Thunder Rosa felt like the best way to achieve this honor.

Baker was the first female signing for All Elite Wrestling, and many believed that she would become the first AEW Women's Champion. But her character didn't truly connect until she turned heel, as this shift helped her become a complete package.

Meanwhile, Thunder Rosa came into AEW as an outsider because she was the NWA Women's World Champion when she arrived. This difference was the basis for their bitter rivalry, and it culminated on this unforgettable episode of AEW Dynamite.

Baker and Rosa offered fans an incredibly violent encounter on AEW Dynamite - St. Patrick's Day Slam, and they kept escalating the level of intensity. Steel chairs, steel steps and ladders were used in extreme ways. Both women bled during the match, and Baker's crimson mask was akin to Stone Cold Steve Austin's face in his famous Submission Match against Bret Hart at WrestleMania 13.

The two rivals showcased their toughness throughout the contest. Baker brought in thumbtacks, but Rosa powerbombed her on top of them. In the end, Rosa finally put Britt away with the Fire Thunder Driver through a table at ringside.

This bout was a career-defining match for both women, and it propelled Baker to the AEW Women's World Championship. Likewise, it secured Rosa a contract with the company, and she remains one of the most popular stars in the women's division.