Ever wonder what happened to Deonna Purrazzo in AEW? Tony Khan just spilled the tea! A mysterious incident in Mexico, injury woes, and a commendable attitude might be the keys to her future. Could “The Virtuosa” be making a comeback sooner than we think?

The wrestling world has been buzzing with questions surrounding the unexpected disappearance of Deonna Purrazzo from All Elite Wrestling (AEW) television for much of 2025, despite her highly anticipated arrival. AEW and Ring of Honor (ROH) head Tony Khan recently shed light on the circumstances, hinting at both past challenges and a promising future for the talented “Virtuosa” within the promotions.

Purrazzo signed with AEW in January of last year, immediately making a significant impact. Her debut saw her challenge Toni Storm for the AEW Women’s World Championship, a high-profile bout at AEW Revolution that underscored the company’s initial plans for her. Despite a strong showing, she ultimately fell short in her title bid.

Following her championship match, Purrazzo’s presence on AEW programming became notably sparse. She has only graced AEW television three times throughout the current year, a stark contrast to the initial fanfare surrounding her signing and championship pursuit, leaving fans eager for explanations regarding her diminished role.

While her AEW appearances dwindled, Deonna Purrazzo remained active in Ring of Honor, securing several victories. These successes seemingly positioned her for a prominent role in a potential Women’s Pure Championship tournament, a development that unfortunately never materialized, further adding to the mystery of her television absence.

During a media call for the upcoming ROH Death Before Dishonor event, Tony Khan addressed Purrazzo’s status at length, affirming his high regard for her abilities. Khan opened his nearly 17-minute explanation by stating, “I think Deonna is a really, really great wrestler,” indicating a continued belief in her potential to thrive within the companies.

Khan alluded to a specific incident that occurred in December 2024 involving AEW’s partners in Mexico, likely referring to CMLL, where Purrazzo had a match with La Catalina. He described this experience as “not positive,” suggesting it served as a setback for her, although he refrained from divulging the precise details of what transpired during her time there.

In the aftermath of the Mexican incident, Purrazzo’s AEW TV appearances became infrequent. Khan also mentioned that injuries within the women’s division impacted planned matches, including one he had envisioned for Purrazzo at Death Before Dishonor. Despite these hurdles, Khan emphasized, “having one match that doesn’t go great shouldn’t be the end of a run or change everything.”

Deonna Purrazzo has been notably vocal on social media about her desire to continue wrestling on the independent circuit while not being featured on television. Khan commended her professionalism and positive attitude, highlighting her as “a good example recently of how to conduct yourself in the locker room,” even when not in the spotlight.

Ultimately, Tony Khan expressed continued positive sentiment towards Deonna Purrazzo and indicated multiple times his intention to integrate her back into prominent storylines and matches. Her commitment to her craft and positive disposition suggest that fans of this talented pro wrestling news figure may soon see her wrestling return to the AEW roster updates in a significant capacity.