Thunder Rosa already carries one of the most recognizable names in AEW’s women’s division, so it is little surprise that her ideal entrance music choice would lean into that identity in a major way.
During a recent appearance on the Battleground Podcast, the former AEW Women’s World Champion was asked which licensed song she would use if she had the opportunity to select any track for a one-night entrance in All Elite Wrestling. Rosa did not hesitate before naming AC/DC’s enduring rock anthem “Thunderstruck.”
“Of course, AC/DC Thunderstruck. That would be so freaking dope.”
The selection is an especially natural fit on paper. “Thunderstruck” has long been associated with huge-event energy, crowd participation, and an instantly recognizable opening that can change the atmosphere in an arena within seconds. For a wrestler named Thunder Rosa, the song’s title alone makes the connection obvious, while its driving sound would offer the kind of larger-than-life presentation often reserved for a special match, championship moment, or major pay-per-view appearance.
For more background on this topic, read Thunder Rosa Says Britt Baker Lights Out Match Is History, Not a Standard She Must Chase.
Rosa’s answer was framed as a hypothetical choice for one night rather than an indication that AEW has secured the song or is planning to use it. Licensed music can be complicated in wrestling because of clearance costs and usage restrictions, particularly when a company distributes programming across television, streaming, social platforms, and international markets. Still, the idea of Rosa walking through the entrance tunnel to AC/DC is easy to imagine.
Thunder Rosa’s Current AEW Theme
Rosa currently enters AEW to “Blood and Fire” by Lexly Nirvana. The music supports the forceful, hard-hitting presentation she has established during her run with the company, pairing a high-energy sound with a name that has become familiar to AEW viewers over the years.
Before adopting “Blood and Fire,” Rosa used “Blood & Glory II” by Mikey Rukus from 2023 through 2026. Entrance music can become a meaningful part of a wrestler’s connection with an audience, particularly for performers with a distinct visual style and an established character identity. Changes are not always dramatic, but they can help signal a new chapter, a refreshed presentation, or simply a different sonic direction.
In Rosa’s case, the “Blood” motif has remained present across both themes. That continuity matters. Even when the specific track changes, the music continues to complement the intensity and fighting spirit at the center of her AEW persona. Her dream selection of “Thunderstruck” would take a different route: rather than emphasizing the darker elements of her presentation, it would turn the spotlight directly toward the “Thunder” in Thunder Rosa.
Why ‘Thunderstruck’ Makes Sense for Rosa
Great entrance songs do more than fill the time between a wrestler appearing on stage and reaching the ring. They establish emotion, provide an immediate cue for fans, and help define how a performer is perceived before the opening bell ever rings. Some themes are built around menace. Others project confidence, celebration, chaos, or defiance. The most memorable ones often make an arena react before the wrestler is even visible.
“Thunderstruck” has that kind of immediate impact. Its opening is familiar well beyond rock audiences, and the song has the built-in rhythm necessary for an arena crowd to respond. That makes it a sensible pick for an athlete who has regularly been positioned as a central figure in AEW’s women’s division.
The song also suits the scale of the occasion Rosa described. A one-night licensed theme is not necessarily meant to replace an established entrance track permanently. Instead, it can make a particular entrance feel different from every other appearance. In a wrestling setting, that can be useful for a title challenge, a long-awaited return, a grudge match, or any situation where a promotion wants to emphasize that a moment is bigger than usual.
There is also a simple element of fun to Rosa’s answer. Her response did not come with a lengthy breakdown of production, licensing, or character presentation. She heard the question, chose an iconic song that fits her ring name, and made clear that she thinks the result would be memorable. Sometimes the best wrestling ideas are the ones that fans understand immediately.
A Former Champion With a Lasting Place in AEW
Rosa is a former AEW Women’s World Champion, a distinction that remains a major part of her standing in the company. The championship history gives additional weight to any conversation about a grand entrance or a special-event presentation. Wrestlers who have held a promotion’s top title are often associated with defining matches, major stories, and the moments when a division is placed firmly in focus.
Her comments about music also reflect how much presentation can matter to performers themselves. Wrestlers spend years developing details that audiences may absorb almost subconsciously: ring gear, face paint, movement, mannerisms, catchphrases, and the song that announces their arrival. An entrance theme is not merely background audio. It is part of the performer’s identity and can become attached to memories of victories, rivalries, setbacks, and championship pursuits.
For Rosa, AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” would clearly be a personal wish rather than just a commercially recognizable choice. The thematic overlap with her name is impossible to miss, but the song’s force and familiarity appear to be what make it her preferred option. Her reaction suggested she has already pictured how it would feel to make that walk with the track blasting through an AEW arena.
Licensed Music Remains a Special Attraction
Professional wrestling has a long history of using popular licensed songs to add a unique feel to entrances. When it happens, the song can immediately elevate the presentation because the audience brings its own associations with the music. A familiar track can create anticipation before the performer emerges, while the performer’s entrance can in turn give the song a new wrestling-specific memory for fans.
At the same time, original themes remain the foundation of most wrestling rosters. They can be built precisely around a character, adjusted as that character evolves, and used consistently without the challenges that may accompany a major commercial recording. Rosa’s current “Blood and Fire” serves that role in AEW, giving her a theme tailored to her presentation while maintaining the urgency expected from one of the division’s established names.
A song such as “Thunderstruck,” then, would work best as the kind of special attraction Rosa described. The familiar riff, the title’s connection to her name, and the possible crowd reaction all create an obvious case for a one-off moment. It would not need to replace what she uses week to week to be effective.
Rosa Also Looked Back on Her Britt Baker Rivalry
Elsewhere in the same conversation, Rosa reflected on her 2021 Lights Out match against Dr. Britt Baker. That bout remains one of the most discussed matches from the early history of AEW’s women’s division and a significant chapter in the rivalry between the two performers.
The Lights Out encounter helped underline the intensity of their conflict and remains closely linked to both wrestlers’ AEW legacies. Rosa’s willingness to revisit that match shows how strongly it continues to resonate years later, both as a career milestone and as a key moment in the growth of women’s wrestling within AEW.
For now, though, Rosa’s music choice is a lighter reminder of the personality behind the competitor. “Blood and Fire” remains her current AEW entrance theme, and there has been no announcement of an imminent switch. But if the opportunity ever arises for a one-night soundtrack upgrade, Thunder Rosa knows exactly what she wants to hear.
AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” may be a hypothetical answer, but it is one that practically writes its own wrestling entrance: the opening hits, the crowd recognizes it immediately, and Thunder Rosa steps into the arena with a song seemingly made for her name.
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