Toni Storm has advanced her professional wrestling career significantly in AEW, yet many fans still remember her time in WWE, which concluded on a controversial note involving Charlotte Flair. During her WWE run, Storm was part of a heated rivalry with Flair that culminated in Charlotte throwing a pie in Storm’s face. This moment, despite the negative reaction from some fans, remains a standout memory for Storm.
Storm Shares Her Positive View on the Infamous Pie Segment
Recently on the podcast
“Marking Out With MVP & Dwayne Swayze,”
Toni Storm addressed the incident, expressing her appreciation for the pie angle. She described it as an exciting highlight and something she genuinely enjoyed, acknowledging that while many viewers found it embarrassing, she embraced the moment fully.
The pies, I loved, it was the best thing to ever happen to me,
Toni Storm said. “But I understand that it might seem as though someone would be upset with that kind of thing, but I think you’ve all seen enough of me now to know that I don’t embarrass easily.
“There’s nothing you could possibly do to humiliate me at this point, let’s be real. Things have happened in my life that have been very, very embarrassing to the point where I welcome embarrassment.
I get up hoping to be embarrassed. So I don’t want anyone to think that I was upset at the WWE for that because that was the most exciting thing I ever got to do, really. The rest was just random wrestling. But I understand why it would seem like…I would just do kind of random stuff. But that was like, you know, everyone was kind of horrified, but I loved it.
Toni Storm said.
The Impact and Perception of the Pie Incident in WWE
Although the pie angle was met with horror by some fans and critics, Storm’s remarks reveal that she viewed it as a unique moment in her WWE journey rather than a setback. Her acceptance of embarrassment goes against common expectations, showing her resilience amid the tension surrounding her WWE exit. This candid perspective sheds new light on how wrestlers can mentally approach moments perceived negatively by audiences.
What’s Next for Toni Storm After WWE and AEW Success
As Toni Storm continues to build her legacy in AEW, her reflections on past WWE stories, including the pie incident with Charlotte Flair, highlight the complexities wrestlers face transitioning between promotions. The discussion invites fans to reconsider how WWE handled Storm’s character and career. Moving forward, her willingness to embrace unusual moments may influence how performers view vulnerability in the wrestling world.
