Two of All Elite Wrestling’s premier female talents, Queen Aminata and Deonna Purrazzo, have made a bold call for increased presence on AEW weekly television, spotlighting ongoing discussions about the women’s division getting more screen time to showcase their abilities. This come amid growing interest and improvements in women’s wrestling exposure across major promotions in 2025.
Rising Voices in AEW Women’s Wrestling
On the evening of October 1, 2025, Queen Aminata and Deonna Purrazzo took to social media platforms to publicly express their desire for more weekly television time, urging AEW to expand the spotlight on the women’s division. Both stars are well-established in AEW’s roster, known for their in-ring skills and dedication to elevating female wrestling within a heavily competitive roster landscape.
Aminata, whose technical prowess and charisma have earned her a rapidly growing fanbase, voiced that current airtime constraints limit the division’s ability to develop compelling storylines and rivalries organically. Purrazzo, a former champion and one of AEW’s top-tier grapplers, echoed this sentiment, stressing that more consistent matches and story-driven segments would benefit not only the wrestlers but overall fan engagement.
Context: Women’s Wrestling Screen Time in 2025
This appeal is timely considering overall trends in women’s wrestling airtime. According to recent analyses of wrestling programming in 2025:
- AEW Dynamite averages about 12 minutes and 29 seconds of women’s wrestling per week, with roughly three matches featured[1].
- Compared to WWE shows — where NXT and SmackDown have increased women’s ring time — AEW remains competitive but could stand to improve in frequency and storyline depth[1].
- Despite a larger roster than previous years, many female performers still face irregular appearances and periods of being off television, limiting momentum and fan connection.
Sources close to AEW management reveal the promotion is aware of the concerns voiced by female talent and is brainstorming content strategies. “AEW is constantly evolving its programming to balance its expanding rosters, travel logistics, and major event build-ups, but there’s recognition that women’s wrestling needs a stronger weekly showcase,” an insider stated. “Expect changes possibly as early as early 2026, with plans to give more meaningful screen opportunities, particularly surrounding women’s story arcs”[5].
AEW Women’s Division on Collision and Dynamite
Recently, AEW has started sprinkling more high-stakes women’s matches on both Collision and Dynamite broadcasts. For instance, a major trios match featuring Queen Aminata, AEW Women’s World Champion Toni Storm, and Interim ROH Women’s TV Champion Mina Shirakawa against Billie Starkz and Triangle of Madness members highlighted the strength and depth of the roster[2].
However, several commentators and wrestling journalists note that these matches still often occupy a limited segment of the extended weekly runtime — Dynamite now runs about 2.5 hours — meaning potential storylines and rivalries often get abbreviated or rushed[4].
As stated by a wrestling analyst covering AEW, “The talent is undeniable but the booking in terms of TV time is sometimes a scramble. Increased consistency and depth in booking would leverage these stars even more. Fans want to see characters develop, build tension, and have meaningful payoffs. Right now, AEW is laying the foundation, but there’s room to squish more into the weekly shows”[5].
Industry-Wide Push for Women’s Wrestling Expansion
It is crucial to place AEW’s situation in the wider wrestling industry context of 2025. Across promotions, there is a visible push to give women wrestlers more spotlight — motivated by increased viewership metrics and a vocal fanbase demanding quality female wrestling content.
Notably, WWE’s NXT, SmackDown, and AEW’s Dynamite have all increased women’s wrestling appearances compared to 2024 figures, albeit unevenly distributed[1]. The crucial missing link remains consistent main-event-level storytelling and weekly airtime that allows wrestlers to remain in the spotlight without long periods of inactivity.
AEW fans and insiders alike see the call from Queen Aminata and Deonna Purrazzo as part of a broader momentum aiming to set the stage for the division’s next breakthrough. One backstage source explained, “Women’s wrestling was elevated big time at AEW’s major PPVs, but weekly TV needs that push too. Talent like Aminata and Purrazzo demanding more time is a sign of confidence and ambition, and AEW will want to capitalize on that energy”[5].
What Could More TV Time Mean for AEW’s Women’s Division?
More television time would allow AEW’s female performers:
- Develop stronger characters and storylines with build-ups to matches rather than hastily scheduled bouts.
- Feature a wider array of talent rather than focusing on a few select names, providing opportunities for newcomers and mid-card stars.
- Create compelling weekly rivalries that help boost ratings and fan interest, especially leading into big events like Blood and Guts or the AEW pay-per-views.
- Work longer matches that showcase technical skill, improving perceived quality and fan appreciation.
The combination of fan interest and talent advocacy suggests that AEW’s executive team may soon respond with expanded segments or even a dedicated women’s show or expanded blocks on existing programs.
Looking Ahead: AEW’s Commitment to Growth
With AEW poised to grow viewership and programming complexity, the push from its women’s division stars for increased television time could mark a turning point. AEW founder and executive vice president Cody Rhodes has often emphasized “building stars from the ground up” and “giving wrestlers real opportunities to grow.” A source close to Rhodes noted, “There’s definitely a willingness to listen to talent feedback. If stars like Aminata and Purrazzo are asking for more exposure, the company will likely explore expanding women’s roles in upcoming programming cycles”[5].
As AEW approaches key events later in 2025, including the anticipated “Blood and Guts” special set for November with a strong female card component, the timing feels right for this evolution toward enhanced regular TV visibility.
This heightened call for more airtime marks an important chapter in AEW’s women’s division journey, reflecting a growing confidence in the roster and a passion to drive the product forward. Fans and critics alike will be watching closely to see how this demand translates into actual screen time and if AEW can seize this moment to outshine competing brands in 2026 and beyond.