Orange Cassidy and Toni Storm are preparing for a high-stakes Hair vs. Hair match at AEW Grand Slam Australia in Sydney this Saturday. The duo will team up against Wheeler Yuta and Marina Shafir, with the loser forced to shave their head. Following the intense bout, both athletes have expressed strong ambitions to pursue championship titles.
The Dynamic Duo’s Partnership and Upcoming Goals
Having teamed together for some time, Cassidy and Storm shared their thoughts ahead of the Grand Slam event during an interview with The Sporting Tribune. They discussed the unexpected chemistry in their alliance and the desire to chase championship gold once this match concludes.
As a former AEW Women’s World Champion, Storm aims to reclaim her title, while Cassidy, who previously held the AEW International Championship, is eager to add to his legacy after a recent title absence.
Orange Cassidy Reflects on Teaming with Toni Storm
It feels like, ‘Why haven’t we been teaming before?’ Like, ‘What what’s taken us so long to do this?’ It’s actually, it’s a breath of fresh air, right?… And I let her do most of the work because she’s better at it than me. So, it works out for me.
— Orange Cassidy, AEW Wrestler
Pursuit of Championships After the Hair Match
Discussing their championship ambitions, Cassidy acknowledged the lack of mixed-gender tag team titles in AEW but emphasized their belief in being champions within their own right:
We understand that there is no championship for a male and female on the same team to have. But in our hearts, we feel that we are the champions… I think we’re the heart and soul. Like, we are the proverbial champions of what we’re doing. But then after that, after we get we get through this and we keep our hair, I have no doubt she’ll win all the things.
— Orange Cassidy, AEW Wrestler
Storm openly stated her desire to regain championship gold:
I would like my my gold back. I’m not going to lie. Not going to lie, you got me. I would like to get my championship back.
— Toni Storm, Former AEW Women’s World Champion
Expressing his own motivation, Cassidy added:
My backpack is — my backpack feels very, very light and I want something back in it.
— Orange Cassidy, AEW Wrestler
Importance of the Match and What Lies Ahead
The Hair vs. Hair stipulation adds significant pressure, raising the stakes beyond the usual AEW Grand Slam excitement. Both Storm and Cassidy view this confrontation not only as a test of their friendship and teamwork but also as a turning point for their individual careers. Success in Sydney would allow them to pivot towards more serious championship runs in their respective divisions.
Given their history as titleholders and their evident chemistry as a team, their post-match quests could reshape the competitive landscape within AEW. Fans will watch attentively to see if this duo’s ambitions materialize following a match that promises personal and professional consequences.
