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Thunder Rosa is one of the best female stars currently signed to AEW. She arrived on the scene as the NWA World Women's Champion, and while she lost the title to Serena Deeb, she is still a formidable force in the company.
Despite her abilities, she has not been able to be a factor in the AEW Women's title picture. She is one of the most talented stars in the company, and now with Britt Baker as the AEW Women's Champion, there are more than a few reasons why Thunder Rosa should be a contender.
With that in mind, here are five reasons why Thunder Rosa should be battling Britt Baker for the AEW Women's Championship.
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#5 Thunder Rosa is one of the best technical wrestlers in AEW
Thunder Rosa is undoubtedly one of the best technical wrestlers in AEW at the moment. The moment she arrived, she added a layer of legitimacy to the women's division.
One of the major issues that the women's division had during the pandemic was the lack of wrestlers who could convincingly carry a match. But the addition of Thunder Rosa changed that, as she's more than capable in the ring.
The Mexican-American wrestler has a thorough knowledge of professional wrestling, and she was trained by the likes of Dylan Drake and Matt Carlos.
She also brought real-life fighting skills to the ring. Rosa has experience as a mixed martial artist, and she debuted for Combate Americas in 2019 in a losing effort. She continues to apply her knowledge of MMA to her in-ring wrestling style, so her offense is thoroughly believable.
With a background in Lucha Underground, Ring of Honor, and Tokyo Joshi Pro, among other promotions, she has earned her stripes in the wrestling world. If AEW hopes to build its women's division, having someone as credible as Rosa at the helm would go a long way.
#4 Thunder Rosa is exciting, and she has a strong personality
Thunder Rosa is one of the most exciting wrestlers who is a part of AEW at the moment. She stands out with a remarkable individual character, whereas AEW has been criticized for having too many stars whose only gimmick is that they are "pure wrestlers".
Rosa was an exception to the rule immediately upon her arrival in the promotion. With her face paint, she already had a more compelling presentation than most of the other wrestlers in AEW's women's division.
She was also the NWA World Women's Champion coming into AEW, and her star power was evident right away. Whenever she was involved in a segment, the crowd sat up and took notice.
This ability to attract the fans' attention is critical for a division that was talked about for having uninteresting feuds and matches. For a long time, many critics argued that AEW's women's wrestlers didn't have strong characters and/or dynamic storylines.
But Thunder Rosa immediately changed that, and she can continue to elevate the division as its the champion.
#3 Thunder Rosa helped carry the transition for the women's division in AEW
Thunder Rosa's arrival in AEW came during a time of change. When AEW started, its women's division seemed like an afterthought, with Riho, the first-ever AEW Women's Champion, rarely defending her title too often. This pattern didn't change with Nyla Rose either, but Hikaru Shida's reign was a step in the right direction.
Shida's legitimate ability and hard-hitting wrestling produced good matches in the women's division. But still, she was one of the only stars who regularly put on solid bouts at the time. When Rosa arrived, she helped by becoming a second consistent fixture for AEW.
Whenever Rosa was competing, there was guaranteed to be an extraordinary matchup on Dynamite. When AEW was looking to add to its women's division and tell compelling stories about its stars, Thunder Rosa was the exact wrestler it needed for this transition.
Her reliable performances helped the AEW women's division evolve from being an afterthought to becoming a prominent aspect of the company. In fact, Rosa and Britt Baker competed in the main event of AEW Dynamite earlier this year, which is a clear sign that the women's division has come a long way.
#2 Thunder Rosa has what it takes to be a champion
Thunder Rosa is the perfect choice to become the AEW Women's World Champion.
To be a champion, a wrestler has to be good in the ring and at least passable on the microphone. They also need to have a compelling character that fans can invest in. As discussed before, Thunder Rosa has all of these characteristics.
Plus, a champion needs to carry the title with a form of dignity. AEW is still in its initial stages, and the company cannot afford to make mistakes with its titles. The prestige the championships carry could easily diminish with the wrong holder.
Thunder Rosa is a known name, and she is respected throughout the wrestling business. She is also an experienced champion; in the past, she has held the NWA World Women's Championship, and she made it a title that AEW fans cared about when she joined the company.
She has also held titles in Lucha Underground, SHINE Wrestling, and Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling, among others in different capacities. She definitely has the experience that it takes to both hold the title and convey how prestigious it is.
#1 Thunder Rosa has undeniable chemistry with Britt Baker
Thunder Rosa and Britt Baker are very familiar with each other.
Britt Baker recently won the AEW Women's World Championship, and there may be no wrestler in the world who has more stories to tell with Baker than Rosa.
Thunder Rosa and Britt Baker battled for a long time in AEW, and their feud took the women's division to another level. Whenever the two competitors met in the ring, it was as if they were creating magic; the rivals wove a spell over the audience each time.
The two stars also clashed in the first-ever main event match for women on AEW Dynamite. Thunder Rosa faced Britt Baker in an unforgettable unsanctioned Lights Out Match and defeated her.
This contest might go down as the best match of 2021, given the exemplary performances from the two women. They stole the show and in the brutality that followed, Rosa picked up a noteworthy win over Baker.
Now that Baker is the champion, Thunder Rosa stepping up and facing her for the title would make for one of the most anticipated matches of Baker's title reign.
