Deonna Purrazzo talks opponents for Forbidden Door, Global Wars

With ROH Global Wars and AEW Forbidden Door both taking place this month, fans will have the opportunity to see a number of interpromotional matches soon. As the reigning ROH Women’s Pure Champion, Deonna Purrazzo figures to be on one or both shows. But who might her opponent be?

Purrazzo talked to Kate Hallstead of Fightful to promote the Battle of the Brave card she is putting on with her husband, TNA wrestler Steve Maclin, this weekend. Hallstead asked about opponents Purrazzo had never wrestled, in an out of AEW/ROH.

“I’ve never wrestled Maya World,” Purrazzo said. “I’ve never had a singles match with Athena. I’ve never had a singles match with Hyan or Zayda Steel. So, all of those women are coming for my championship.”

Purrazzo then moved on to the AEW roster. 

“I’ve never wrestled Jamie Hayter,” she said. “I’ve never wrestled Alex Windsor. I’ve never wrestled Kris Statlander. I’ve never wrestled Mercedes [Mone]. I’ve never wrestled Thekla or Julia Hart.”

Purrazzo also has eyes on some international stars.

“I would love to wrestle Persephone for sure,” she said. “We know she’s in the Owen, so it’s likely not going to happen, but we do have a Global Wars coming up mid-June with Stardom involved. I haven’t been to Stardom in nearly 10 years. I know Hazuki’s also in the Owen. That would be really awesome one day.”

Battle for the Brave takes place Saturday, June 6, at the Rahway Recreation Center in Rahway, New Jersey. Proceeds will benefit the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The Hardys will face the Verdict in the main event. Amazing Red, Rich Swann, Priscilla Kelly, and Shotzi Blackheart are among the other names in action. Full card and tickets are available here. 

ROH Global Wars: Cincinnati will take place Thursday, June 18. Athena will defend the ROH Women’s Championship against Syuri in the main event. The event will stream live at WatchROH.com.

AEW Forbidden Door will take place Sunday, June 28, at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. AEW, ROH, New Japan, CMLL, and Stardom are co-promoting the event. Tickets are available here.