After a lengthy absence from the squared circle, former AEW Women’s World Champion Thunder Rosa is officially set to return to action. Rosa has been sidelined since July 2025 due to an undisclosed injury, leaving fans questioning when “La Mera Mera” would step back between the ropes. The wait is nearly over, as it was announced that she will compete at Riot Cabaret Pro Wrestling’s upcoming show on April 28.
The return match is not a low-stakes tune-up; it is a major championship encounter. Rosa, who currently holds the promotion’s Women’s Championship, is scheduled to face Riot Legacy Champion Alexxis Falcon in a title unification match. This high-profile bout signals that Rosa is confident in her physical condition and ready to resume her career at a high level. Before her hiatus, Rosa was one of the most active competitors on the circuit, famously wrestling three consecutive days across Collision, ROH Supercard of Honor, and AEW All In Texas before being forced to stop.
Taking to social media, Rosa addressed her time away and reaffirmed her identity as an active competitor. She noted that despite the silence regarding her status, she has remained focused on her recovery. The announcement provides clarity for her fanbase, who have been eagerly awaiting updates since she vanished from AEW programming last summer. Her return to the independent scene often serves as a precursor to a television return, allowing talent to shake off “ring rust” before stepping back onto the national stage.
Rosa’s journey in AEW has been plagued by unfortunate timing regarding injuries, most notably the back injury that forced her to relinquish the Women’s World Championship previously. This latest recovery period has been handled with more privacy, but her booking for late April suggests she has been medically cleared or is on the immediate verge of clearance. A title unification match requires a high level of physical exertion, indicating that she is aiming to come back at 100% rather than easing her way in.
AEW is currently building toward its next major pay-per-view cycle, and a returning Thunder Rosa would bolster a women’s division that is always in need of star power. With Double or Nothing looming in May, the timing of her independent return could perfectly align with a comeback on Dynamite or Collision.
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Sometimes people forget I wrestle… and yes I do! I’m still here, I’m still fighting and Im still La Mera Mera! pic.twitter.com/U9g5neffH0
— Thunder Rosa (@thunderrosa22) February 16, 2026
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