TL:DR: Former Impact Knockouts World Champion, Deonna Purrazzo, made a surprise appearance on AEW Dynamite, confronting Mariah May and declaring herself “All Elite”. Purrazzo, a free agent since early 2024, has previously expressed her preference for AEW over WWE.
Purrazzo’s AEW Debut
Deonna Purrazzo, a three-time Impact Knockouts World Champion, made a surprise appearance on AEW Dynamite. She confronted Mariah May following May’s in-ring debut victory over Queen Aminata. The New Jersey crowd warmly welcomed Purrazzo, their hometown hero, with enthusiastic applause.
Confrontation with Mariah May
Purrazzo addressed the crowd, expressing her disdain for Toni Storm’s earlier comments about New Jersey. She then turned her attention to May, criticizing her affiliation with Storm and issuing a warning. “It doesn’t matter where she runs or where she hides,” Purrazzo said. “I will find her, because, Mariah, I am All Elite!”
Purrazzo’s Career and Future in AEW
Purrazzo hit the free agent market at the beginning of 2024. Despite brief discussions about a return to WWE, she had previously stated her preference for AEW post-TNA/Impact. Purrazzo’s only previous AEW match was a losing effort against Mercedes Martinez in a ROH Women’s Championship match in 2022. Now, as she declared on AEW Dynamite, it’s the age of “The Virtuosa” in AEW.
Original Article: Former Impact Star Deonna Purrazzo Arrives On AEW Dynamite, Declares Herself All Elite