Top AEW stars made a rare appearance at an independent wrestling event the day following AEW ALL: TEXAS on July 12th. Recently, Toni Storm, who holds the AEW Women’s World Championship with Mercedes Mune, participated in a match at Prestige Wrestling in Portland, Oregon. This marked another win for Storm as she also made a special guest appearance where fans could meet and greet her. The event, streamed on YouTube, showed Storm addressing the crowd, saying, “Hello, Portland. My name is ‘timeless’ Toni Storm, and I am still your AEW Women’s World Champion.” She also humorously mentioned the absence of her loyal butler, Luther, who was injured by Meteora of Mone, joking about the circumstances and reflecting her lively personality.
Storm’s appearance extended beyond the ring as she reunited with The IInspiration’s Kathy Lee and Jessica McKay, known to WWE fans as The IIconics, who recently reformed as a tag team after nearly three years apart. Footage of this reunion was shared on Prestige Wrestling’s Twitter account.
Fan Take: Toni Storm’s rare appearance at an indie show highlights AEW’s expanding influence and the crossover appeal of its top stars. For AEW fans, this moment reinforces the brand’s reach beyond its own events and hints at exciting collaborative possibilities that could enrich the wrestling landscape.
