Toni Storm, AEW’s reigning queen of vintage glam and perplexing Instagram declarations, has once again hinted that her time in the wrestling ring may be over. In her latest cryptic message, Storm took to social media for a cinematic display of wood chopping, existential musings, and the kind of quotable one-liners that make fans both laugh and cry.
Storm’s Rocky Road
The past few months haven’t been kind to “Timeless” Toni Storm. After losing the AEW Women’s World Championship to her former protege-turned-rival Mariah May at AEW All In, Storm’s luck only worsened. Matches in Stardom against Mayu Iwatani and in CMLL against La Catalina ended in defeat, leaving Storm questioning her place in the wrestling world.
November saw her hint at retirement for the first time, but AEW President Tony Khan quickly dispelled those rumors. Now, with her latest declaration, Storm seems more resolute in her belief that she’s reached the final act of her storied wrestling career.
The Instagram Saga
In a video posted Monday, Storm chopped wood in a remote wilderness setting—because if you’re going to quit wrestling, you might as well channel your inner lumberjack. Addressing fans directly, Storm confirmed she wouldn’t appear at the upcoming AEW and CMLL crossover show on December 13. She didn’t mince words, declaring she likely wouldn’t wrestle for CMLL—or anyone else—ever again.
Blaming her supposed “torn labia” (likely a cheeky euphemism for exhaustion or defeat), Storm stated bluntly, “I don’t have it anymore.” She credited AEW for finding a suitable replacement in Deonna Purrazzo, then took a moment to reflect on the beauty of wrestling as “a big, fat, beautiful place” with no room left for the timeless.
“As for me,” Storm concluded, “I’ll be where I now belong. In the sun, on the dirt, with this dog I stole from the park. Chin down, tits in, and don’t bother watching for the shoe.”
What’s Next for Toni Storm?
Storm’s cryptic sign-off has left fans divided: Is this truly the end of Toni Storm’s wrestling career, or is it another layer to her increasingly surreal persona? Her current storyline has blurred the line between reality and performance art, making it difficult to tell where the character ends and the person begins.
Whether this is a farewell or simply the next chapter in her unpredictable journey, one thing is clear: Toni Storm remains as fascinating as ever.