“Timeless” Toni Storm has successfully defended her AEW Women’s World Championship by defeating Mercedes Mone in a grueling match at AEW. The battle, lasting just over 25 minutes, saw both competitors unleash a series of finishing moves as they pushed each other to the limit. As the match went on, frustration grew between the two, with Mone holding Storm down multiple times. Despite Mone’s attempts, including three Storm Zero Pile Drivers, Storm ultimately secured the win with a ropes-assisted move, breaking the pin attempts.
Storm’s reign as AEW Women’s World Champion continues, nearing 150 days into her fourth title run. This match marked Mone’s first singles loss in AEW and only her second pinfall defeat since leaving WWE in 2022. While she missed out on the AEW title, Mone nevertheless holds four championships across various wrestling promotions, including AEW’s TBS Championship.
Earlier in the event, Athena emerged victorious in the women’s casino gauntlet match, earning a future opportunity at Storm’s title. Although the timing and location of that match remain undecided, fans anticipate a high-stakes showdown. AEW’s next major event, AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, is scheduled for August 24th at the O2 Arena in London and is expected to feature notable inter-promotional bouts.
Fan Take: Toni Storm’s continued dominance adds excitement and prestige to AEW’s Women’s division, showing that champions must be truly resilient to hold the title. With Athena now in line for a future shot, AEW fans have an enticing storyline that promises intense competition and fresh rivalries, helping to elevate the sport overall.
