Last Wednesday, fans witnessed a surprising announcement made by a teary-eyed Rosa. Speaking to Tony Schiavone backstage, La Mera Mera noted that she’d be stepping away from the ring to recuperate from an injury. She was initially scheduled to defend her women’s championship against Toni Storm at All Out.
Speaking on the Busted Open podcast, Bully Ray opined that such a huge announcement by the babyface champion wasn’t meant for a backstage segment:
The WWE Hall of Famer further delved into the potential impact of the promo had it been done in the ring:
Bully Ray praises Thunder Rosa for her connection with the fans
The Mexican wrestler has come a long way since her AEW debut in August 2020. In March this year, she dethroned Britt Baker in a grueling steel cage match to clinch the AEW Women’s Championship. The war-painted champion has successfully defended her title on numerous occasions since then.
During the same podcast, Bully Ray lauded the former MMA fighter for earning the support of AEW fans:
Affirming Bully Ray’s statement, fans have expressed their concerns about La Mera Mera’s health situation and wished her a speedy recovery. While her upcoming match has now been called off, a Four-Way bout will determine the Interim Women’s Champion on September 4.
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