A fellow AEW wrestler closely connected to Toni Storm has revealed that she truly embodies her “timeless” character. Following her loss of the AEW Women’s World Championship to Shida in 2023, Toni Storm transformed into a somewhat anxious Hollywood Golden Age starlet, before later adopting her iconic timeless persona alongside her butler Luther. Since the beginning, the duo has maintained a strong association, with Luther praising Toni’s professionalism and dedication during an appearance on AEW Unlimited. He noted that while many wrestlers use their gimmicks well, Toni fully lives her character all the time, making her performance unique and authentic. Luther also shared insights from his wrestling experience in Japan, recalling advice from the original Sheikh: to truly succeed, one must live their gimmick 24/7.
Toni Storm has briefly stepped away from her timeless persona, reverting back to her earlier rock star character seen in AEW’s early days. Her timeless gimmick, which developed during her rivalry with Mariah May, helped her secure the AEW Women’s World Championship four times before her reign ended at All Out last September. Toni also formed the team Timeless Love Bombs with Mina Shirakawa but fell short against the Babes of Wrath (Harley Cameron and Willow Nightingale) in the first-ever AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship finals. Recently, Storm has participated in mixed tag team matches alongside Orange Cassidy, with her latest win on the February 4 episode of AEW Dynamite against Brittney Brooks and Jordan Oasis.
Fan Take: Toni Storm’s commitment to fully living her character adds an important layer of authenticity that elevates AEW’s women’s division. Her evolving personas keep fans engaged and hint at intriguing storylines that could further enrich the sport’s storytelling and fan experience.
