Former AEW Women's Champion Riho reportedly inching closer toward television return

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Riho has teamed with Kenny Omega in the past

AEW's inaugural Women's World Champion, Riho, is closing in on a return to TV, according to recent reports.

Riho last competed in January in the first-ever Battle Of The Belts TNT special. She took on Britt Baker for the AEW Women's Championship at the show. The 24-year-old failed to capture the title from Baker that night and would later confirm she had sustained an injury during the bout.

AEW fans may no longer have to wait for Riho's return to programming. According to a Twitter post, the Japanese star confirmed via her blog that she has fully healed from her injury and is planning to return soon.

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Confirmed: Former AEW Women's World Champion @riho_gtmv Confirmed on her BLOG That she'll be Returning to the United States Soon for @AEW #AEWDynamite - shes fully healed from her injury

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Confirmed: Former AEW Women's World Champion @riho_gtmv Confirmed on her BLOG That she'll be Returning to the United States Soon for @AEW #AEWDynamite - shes fully healed from her injury https://t.co/uJ4hVtrcyo

Serena Deeb may be next in line for an AEW Women's Championship shot

Nothing has been confirmed as of yet. However, Serena Deeb appears to be the next potential challenger for Thunder Rosa's women's title.

Rosa defeated Britt Baker for the title on the St Patrick's Day Slam edition of Dynamite. La Mera Mera has since feuded with Nyla Rose for her championship. She faced the Native Beast at the Battle Of The Belts Two, retaining her title after a stellar bout.

Last week's Dynamite featured the culmination of another prominent feud as Serena Deeb and Hikaru Shida faced off in a Philly Street Fight. After a vicious bout, the Woman of a Thousand Holds forced Shida to submit and end their rivalry.

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Bring it on Professor @SerenaDeeb ! twitter.com/PWFrontRow/sta…

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“I’m grounded in technical wrestling. That’s what I love to do. And she’s the same. We’re both very technical and I think an Iron Woman (match) would be magical with her.” - @SerenaDeeb on facing AEW Womens Champion @thunderrosa22.

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“I’m grounded in technical wrestling. That’s what I love to do. And she’s the same. We’re both very technical and I think an Iron Woman (match) would be magical with her.” - @SerenaDeeb on facing AEW Womens Champion @thunderrosa22.

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Thunder Rosa was shown after the match, watching on from backstage. She appeared to be impressed with The Professor's performance, perhaps implying Deeb was the next major challenger for the belt. A potential clash may come sooner rather than later, given Serena occupies the #1 spot in the rankings.

Do you want to see Rosa defend her title against Serena Deeb? Sound off in the comments below.

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