Toni Storm, currently the AEW Women’s World Champion, continued to showcase her eccentric persona both in and out of the ring. At AEW Double or Nothing, Storm successfully defended her title against Serena Deeb, overcoming a heated and personal rivalry. However, it was Storm’s post-match antics that truly left the audience talking.
The Match at Double or Nothing
In the weeks leading up to the event, Serena Deeb emerged as a formidable challenger to Toni Storm, escalating tensions with a series of confrontations. In a memorable moment, Storm performed a striptease behind Deeb’s “Deeb Dojo” flag, adding psychological warfare to their rivalry. At Double or Nothing, Storm, with the support of Mariah May and Luther at ringside, managed to retain her championship by delivering her finishing move, Storm Zero, to Deeb.
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The Post-Show Media Scrum
Rather than fielding questions at the post-show media scrum, Toni Storm chose to entertain the attendees with a reading from her new memoir, “The Storm Is Coming.” The passage she read was nothing short of provocative and caught everyone by surprise:
Toni Storm Reads From “The Storm Is Coming” “As I finish sweeping the ring on that hot August night, I cherish taking my first step into this wacky little business. Suddenly, a shadowy figure appears at the open barn doors. A physique that is both opposing and alluring.
“Toni Storm, what the hell are you doing here?” said the breathy southern drawl.
“Why, I’m training to become a wrestler,’ I replied, my throat quivering in anticipation.
“Why, I am too,’ came the sly reply. I recognized that voice from the bar the other night.
Before I could say another word, our lips, and bodies embraced in what I could only describe as erotic chain wrestling. My ample bosom, heaving. The nape of my neck, sweating with invitation. Writhing. Grinding. Moaning. Groaning. We hit the mat, in what I could only describe as a boudreaux battle royal. I separated those muscular thighs, glistening in what I would later find out was Vick’s vapor rub.
Where did I end? Where did I begin? Or maybe, we had merged as one.
Suddenly, I was flipped onto my back. The tides had turned and I realized why they called it a ‘hard comeback.’ Was it minutes, or was it hours? My watch had stopped working, but my yearns were spinning. Then, a blast of white light and a supernova of exultation. My whole life flashed before my eyes. Not only my past in the coal mines, but my present and future, too. Including AEW. All In. All Out. Full Gear. Forbidden Door. Every match. Every moment. Including a sizable raise.
Then, it was over. I opened my eyes to see that no one was there. I sat up. “Did I dream it all?” Then, I saw the shadowy figure slink off into the woods. I called out, “I love you Wendi Richter,” but I knew that I would never see her again.”
The Context and Reaction
This reading highlighted Storm’s unique approach to her character, blending real-life wrestling experiences with fictionalized and highly sensationalized narratives. The reading was met with a mixture of surprise and amusement from the media and fans present.
Looking Ahead
While Toni Storm’s in-ring prowess continues to keep her at the top of AEW’s women’s division, her offbeat antics and creative endeavors, like her memoir, add layers to her persona that engage the audience beyond the squared circle. The mention of former WWE Women’s Champion Wendi Richter, although playful, underscores Storm’s flair for incorporating wrestling history and personalities into her storytelling.
As Storm continues to defend her championship and explore new dimensions of her character, it remains to be seen what other surprises she has in store for the AEW universe.
