Toni Storm, former AEW women’s world champion, recently had a revealing discussion with Renee Paquette in “Up Close.” She shared insights about her wrestling career, key moments and complex emotions regarding Mariah May ascending to the top All Elite Wrestling division for women.
Toni Storm admitted Mariah May was the champ in a bittersweet statement. She hinted that May represents a determination Storm is not willing to embrace. Storm said, “I’m the champion I wanted but couldn’t be. She doesn’t care about me.” “My biggest downfall is that I have too much of a heart, Mariah, you sick b****. You are a great person, but Mariah will realize soon that this is not enough. The stage is set for an exciting clash between ideologies and wrestling styles.
Australia to play in the AEW grand Slam match
The AEW Women’s World Championship is expected to be a high-profile match during AEW’s Grand Slam in Australia. Toni Storm returns to Australia, where she will face Mariah May in a title match. She is aiming to achieve a fourth record. Mariah may feigned to admire Storm, before winning the title at All In.
Toni Storm went on a hiatus after her defeat at All In. She then returned to her former persona with an apparent amnesia. Storm’s elaborate revenge plot was revealed when she won the title back from Mariah in Australia. Her memory loss had been an intentional act of revenge against her former partner. This plot highlights the added psychological dimension to their in ring confrontations.
A heated argument broke out on AEW’s Collision Homecoming. This was the first time that the rivals faced off since the angle of betrayal. Toni Storm’s chilling statement after Mariah’s attack with the championship belt was delivered by Toni Storm. “What is it that makes you believe I forgot? What is it that makes you think we’re done dancing? The scars, the blood drops, and I’ll feel them forever. Now, I’m going to have my time in the spotlight.” The intensity of their exchange fuels anticipation for the upcoming championship match-up.
The AEW grand slam: Australia is set for Friday, February 15, at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane. It will be broadcasted on TNT. This event offers wrestling fans around the world the chance to see this climactic fight for the AEW women’s championship. It is a culmination not only of personal struggles and months of story-telling, but of a wrestling match.
Toni Storm recently filed two trademarks at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, including her name and the nickname “Timeless Toni”. Toni Storm will continue to be a part of All Elite Wrestling in the near future.
Toni Storm’s Wrestling career: The journey to AEW’s pinnacle
Toni Storm started her career as a professional wrestler in 2009. Since then, she has been involved in several independent wrestling promotions all over the world. In 2015-2018, she was a key figure for Progress Wrestling as well as World Wonder Ring Stardom. In 2017, she took part in the first Mae Young Classic. She officially left WWE in 2018 and joined NXT.
In her career with WWE she had notable successes, including winning the NXT UK Women’s Championship as well as the Mae Young Classic 2018. After leaving WWE, Storm signed with AEW where she was crowned three times AEW Women’s World Champion. This cemented her position as one of professional wrestling‘s top women. Storm ranked number one in 2024. In 2024, Storm was ranked no.