AEW star Deonna Purrazzo recently shared her experience of getting the call for her WWE main roster debut and her emotions after her match. Back in December 2019, while working in WWE NXT, Purrazzo and her friend Chelsea Green were told they would be appearing on WWE RAW. Purrazzo admitted that when she first got the message, she doubted it was real and feared she might be fired instead.
She recalled how both she and Green tried to keep their expectations low before their matches—Purrazzo would face Asuka, while Green went up against Charlotte Flair. The matches happened during a taping in Des Moines, Iowa. Purrazzo also described having a full entrance, complete with her own theme song, and how the almost 8-9 minute match with Asuka gave her a strong feeling of validation.
Fan Take: This insight into Purrazzo’s mindset before her WWE debut highlights the pressure and uncertainty wrestlers face at the highest levels. For AEW fans, it underscores the talent and resilience of their stars, hinting at the bright future of the sport with such dedicated performers pushing the boundaries.
