On a recent edition of the podcast “Busted Open Radio,” former AEW Women’s World Champion Thunder Rosa showered encomium on the WWE NXT women’s division for their athletic talents.
Here are some high points from the discussion:
Speaking about the WWE NXT women’s division, Thunder Rosa stated, “The impressive thing is that some of the women’s matches consistently outshine the men’s – that speaks volumes. The evolution of what WWE intended to the current state, particularly in WWE, is extraordinary. The level of athleticism among the women is simply astounding.”
Discussing the role of women in NXT, she said, “There are fantastically skilled women who are excellent at delivering passionate speeches, and they’re highly charismatic and thoroughly entertaining. We’re currently at an unprecedented level. That’s why the competition is so intense — it pushes us to excel in our craft, which is fantastic when you operate in that kind of environment. That’s precisely what’s happening in ‘NXT.’ All these women are flourishing because they’re given the opportunity to practice and develop into superstars.”
Before their bout at AEW Dynamite: Winter is Coming, Mina Shirakawa reminisced her first single match with Mariah May that took place in the summer of 2023.
Shirakawa wrote, “Summer 2023. Our first singles match started off with a handshake. I wished for this amazing bond to last always. But #WinterIsComing… it won’t start the same. Farewell, dear Mariah May. December 11th will be a winter for you to remember. #Mariah_Mina #STARDOM #AEW”
Today, Tony Khan, AEW President, announced that AEW, in association with Jazwares, has donated toys worth ,000 to Mission Arlington. These toys will be shared with families in Arlington, Texas, to brighten their holiday season.
Khan wrote, “Today, with the help of @Jazwares, here in Arlington, TX, @AEW is making a donation of more than 15,000 AEW wrestling toys to Mission Arlington in support of @CityOfArlington, Texas families for this holiday season! Season’s greetings from AEW + @AEWbyJazwares!”
The ticket pre-sale has begun for the live recording of AEW Collision happening on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Bojangles Coliseum, Charlotte, North Carolina. The pre-sale code for tickets is INS7AEW.
Lastly, Boca Raton Championship Wrestling stated that former AEW World Champion, Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF), will compete with QT Marshall at the Festival of Fights happening on December 15.