Toni Storm made her debut in AEW after leaving WWE in 2022 and quickly became one of the company’s standout performers. Known for her dynamic style, she has captured the AEW Women’s World Championship on four separate occasions. AEW president Tony Khan places great trust in her abilities, anticipating that she will soon regain the world title.
Currently allied with Orange Cassidy, Storm has formed a team that demonstrates strong chemistry in the ring. Their recent victory over Gino Medina and Lady Bird Monroe on AEW Dynamite was marred by a violent ambush from the Death Riders, consisting of Wheeler Yuta and Marina Shafir. The conflict escalated when Cassidy mocked Yuta’s hairstyle, provoking an aggressive response.
Yuta, formerly the ROH Pure Champion, pulled out scissors with the intention to cut Cassidy’s hair. Before he could do so, Storm intervened by suplexing Shafir and seizing the scissors. This led to a tense chase with Storm pursuing Yuta, while issuing a challenge for a mixed tag hair match at Grand Slam Australia in 2026, fueling the growing rivalry.
Adding fuel to the fire, Shafir posted an Instagram photo of Storm threatening Yuta, labeling her with a startling new nickname: Psycho B*tch.
Becky Lynch Acknowledges Toni Storm’s Impact
Since joining AEW, Toni Storm has earned high praise from fellow wrestlers, including Becky Lynch, the current WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion. In a recent Billboard interview, Lynch expressed her desire to compete against Storm and commended her work in AEW.
“Well, I’d probably wrestle Toni Storm. I always wanted to wrestle her. I was bummed when she left and she’s doing amazing work over there at [AEW]. It’s absolutely amazing,” Becky Lynch said.
Although a match between these two stars remains a possibility fans eagerly anticipate, it appears unlikely they will switch promotions anytime soon, maintaining their prominent roles within AEW and WWE respectively.
Implications of Toni Storm’s Feud and Future Prospects
The escalating tension between Toni Storm and the Death Riders marks one of AEW’s most intense storylines, blending personal animosity with physical stakes through the proposed hair match. This rivalry not only highlights Storm’s relentless spirit but also strengthens her position as a top contender for the AEW Women’s World Championship.
As the build-up towards Grand Slam Australia continues, fans should expect fierce encounters and further drama that could shape Toni Storm’s trajectory in AEW substantially. Meanwhile, endorsements from influential wrestlers like Becky Lynch underscore her growing reputation across wrestling promotions.
