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| billed = [[Gold Coast, Queensland|Gold Coast]], Australia<ref name="WWE Profile" /><br>'''Stage 7 at [[Warner Bros. Studios, Burbank|Warner Studios]]''' (as "Timeless" Toni Storm)
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'''Toni RobinsonRossall''' ([[Birth name|née]] '''Rossall''' born 19 October 1995), better known by the [[ring name]] '''Toni Storm''', is a New Zealand-Australian [[professional wrestler]]. She{{As of|March 2022}}, she is signed to [[All Elite Wrestling]] (AEW), where she currently performs with the [[epithet]] '''"Timeless" Toni Storm'''., Sheand is thea currentrecord-tying three-time former [[AEW Women's World Champion]]. inPrior herto record-tyingsigning thirdwith reignAEW, and is a former member of [[The Outcasts (professional wrestling)|The Outcasts]]. Rossall previously worked for [[WWE]]. where she was a former one-timean [[NXT UK Women's Champion]].
 
Rossall first gained attention in WWE from her 2017 and 2018 performances in the [[Mae Young Classic]] tournament. She progressed to the tournament's semi-finals in 2017 and won it in 2018 at [[WWE Evolution|Evolution]], WWE's first all-female PPV. She then performed on the [[NXT UK (WWE brand)|NXT UK]], [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]], and [[SmackDown (WWE brand)|SmackDown]] brands before her release in 2021.
 
Beyond WWE, she has held various world championships from other promotions in other countries, such as the [[World of Stardom Championship]] and the [[SWA World Championship]] for a record-setting reign of 612 days.,<ref name="SWARecord">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2021/03/10/wwe-nxt-toni-storm-io-shirai-championship-match-preview|title=Old Rivals Toni Storm and Io Shirai Meet Again With NXT Women's Title on the Line|last=Barrasso|first=Justin|date=10 March 2021|magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]]|access-date=21 November 2021|quote=...which marked Storm's SWA world championship win, beginning a run with the title that is still the longest in Stardom history.|archive-date=21 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211121045501/https://www.si.com/wrestling/2021/03/10/wwe-nxt-toni-storm-io-shirai-championship-match-preview|url-status=live}}</ref> both in the Japanese promotion [[World Wonder Ring Stardom|Stardom]], the [[Progress Women's Championship]] in the British promotion [[Progress Wrestling]], and the [[wXw Women's Championship]] twice in the German promotion [[Westside Xtreme Wrestling]] (wXw).
 
== Early life ==
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=== All Elite Wrestling (2022–present) ===
==== Championship reigns; The Outcasts (2022–2023) ====
[[File:Toni Storm, June 2022 (cropped).jpg|thumb|right|200px|Storm at [[AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door]] in June 2022]]
{{See also|The Outcasts (professional wrestling)|l1=The Outcasts}}
Storm made her [[All Elite Wrestling|AEW]] debut on 30 March 2022 episode of ''[[AEW Dynamite|Dynamite]]'' as a participant in the qualifier match for the [[Owen Hart Foundation Women's Tournament]], defeating [[Allie (wrestler)|The Bunny]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-for-march-30-2022|title=AEW Dynamite Results for March 30, 2022|author=AEW Staff|date=31 March 2022|work=[[All Elite Wrestling]]|access-date=31 March 2022|archive-date=31 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331025148/https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-for-march-30-2022|url-status=live}}</ref> AEW then announced Storm signed with the company.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/toni-storm-is-all-elite|title=Toni Storm is All Elite!|author=AEW Staff|date=31 March 2022|work=[[All Elite Wrestling]]|access-date=31 March 2022|archive-date=31 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331024915/https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/toni-storm-is-all-elite|url-status=live}}</ref> Storm defeated [[Jamie Hayter]] in the quarterfinals of the tournament,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/05/11/5-11-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-darby-allin-vs-jeff-hardy-adam-cole-vs-dax-harwood-and-toni-storm-vs-jamie-hayter-in-owen-hart-tournament-matches-ricky-starks-vs-jungle-boy|title=5/11 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of Darby Allin vs. Jeff Hardy, Adam Cole vs. Dax Harwood, and Toni Storm vs. Jamie Hayter in Owen Hart tournament matches, Ricky Starks vs. Jungle Boy for the FTW Title, CM Punk vs. John Silver, Danhausen vs. Tony Nese, MJF and Wardlow contract signing for Double Or Nothing|last=Barnett|first=Jake|date=11 May 2022|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=12 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512041949/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/05/11/5-11-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-darby-allin-vs-jeff-hardy-adam-cole-vs-dax-harwood-and-toni-storm-vs-jamie-hayter-in-owen-hart-tournament-matches-ricky-starks-vs-jungle-boy|archive-date=12 May 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> and she was defeated by [[Britt Baker]] in the semi-finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/britt-baker-advances-to-aew-womens-owen-hart-foundation-tournament|title=Britt Baker advances to AEW Women's Owen Hart Foundation tournament finals|last=Rose|first=Bryan|date=25 May 2022|work=[[Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online]]|access-date=26 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526085328/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/britt-baker-advances-to-aew-womens-owen-hart-foundation-tournament|archive-date=26 May 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> On [[Road Rager (2022)|Road Rager]] special episode of ''Dynamite'', Storm defeated Baker in a rematch to challenge [[AEW Women's World Champion]] [[Thunder Rosa]] for the title at [[Forbidden Door (2022)|AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/will-ospreay-vs-orange-cassidy-aew-women-s-title-match-announced-aew-x-njpw-forbidden-door|title=Will Ospreay vs. Orange Cassidy, AEW Women's Title Match Announced For AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door|last=Guzzo|first=Gisberto|date=15 June 2022|work=Fightful|access-date=17 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220617005532/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/will-ospreay-vs-orange-cassidy-aew-women-s-title-match-announced-aew-x-njpw-forbidden-door|archive-date=17 June 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> in a losing effort.<ref name="AEWxNJPW">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/26/aew-njpw-forbidden-door-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-hiroshi-tanahashi-for-the-interim-aew-world-title-jay-white-vs-kazuchika-okada-vs-hangman-page-vs-adam-cole-for-the-iw|title=AEW-NJPW Forbidden Door results: Powell's live review of Jon Moxley vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi for the Interim AEW World Title, Jay White vs. Kazuchika Okada vs. Hangman Page vs. Adam Cole for the IWGP World Heavyweight Title, Thunder Rosa vs. Toni Storm for the AEW Women's Title, Will Ospreay vs. Orange Cassidy for the IWGP U.S. Title|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=26 June 2022|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=27 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627115613/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/26/aew-njpw-forbidden-door-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-hiroshi-tanahashi-for-the-interim-aew-world-title-jay-white-vs-kazuchika-okada-vs-hangman-page-vs-adam-cole-for-the-iw|archive-date=27 June 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[All Out (2022)|All Out]], Storm defeated Baker, Hayter, and [[Hikaru Shida]] in a [[four-way match]] to become AEW Interim Women's World Champion.<ref name="AllOut2022">{{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-all-out-2022-results|title=AEW All Out 2022 Results|author=AEW Staff|date=4 September 2022|work=[[All Elite Wrestling]]|access-date=5 September 2022|archive-date=17 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221217135307/https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-all-out-2022-results|url-status=live}}</ref> She then defended her title against [[Athena (wrestler)|Athena]], Baker, and [[Serena Deeb]] at [[AEW Grand Slam (2022)|Grand Slam]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/09/21/9-21-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-bryan-danielson-for-the-vacant-aew-world-championship-swerve-strickland-and-keith-lee-vs-the-acclaimed-for-the-aew-tag-titles-clau|title=9/21 AEW Dynamite results: Powell's live review of Jon Moxley vs. Bryan Danielson for the vacant AEW World Championship, Swerve Strickland and Keith Lee vs. The Acclaimed for the AEW Tag Titles, Claudio Castagnoli vs. Chris Jericho for the ROH Title, Toni Storm vs. Athena vs. Britt Baker vs. Serena Deeb for the Interim AEW Women's Title, Pac vs. Orange Cassidy for the AEW All-Atlantic Title|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=21 September 2022|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=24 September 2022|archive-date=23 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923223244/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/09/21/9-21-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-bryan-danielson-for-the-vacant-aew-world-championship-swerve-strickland-and-keith-lee-vs-the-acclaimed-for-the-aew-tag-titles-clau/|url-status=live}}</ref> She lost her championship in a title match against Hayter at [[Full Gear (2022)|Full Gear]], ending her first reign at 76 days.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/jamie-hayter-wins-aew-interim-women-s-title-aew-full-gear-2022|title=Jamie Hayter Wins AEW Interim Women's Title At AEW Full Gear 2022|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|date=19 November 2022|work=Fightful|access-date=20 November 2022|archive-date=17 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221217135357/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/jamie-hayter-wins-aew-interim-women-s-title-aew-full-gear-2022|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="AEWChampion" /> On the following episode of ''Dynamite'', AEW recognized Storm's reign as a [[linealLineal championship|Lineal_championshiplineal champion]], due to Rosa forfeiting the title, much to Toni Storm's chagrin. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/11/23/11-23-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-death-triangle-vs-the-elite-in-the-second-match-of-the-best-of-seven-series-for-the-aew-trios-titles-chris-jericho-vs-tomohiro-ishii-for-the-ro|title=11/23 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of Death Triangle vs. The Elite in the second match of the best of seven series for the AEW Trios Titles, Chris Jericho vs. Tomohiro Ishii for the ROH Title, Ethan Page vs. Ricky Starks in the eliminator tournament final, Orange Cassidy vs. Jake Hager for the AEW All-Atlantic Title|last=Barnett|first=Jake|date=23 November 2022|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=8 January 2023|archive-date=8 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230108132743/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/11/23/11-23-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-death-triangle-vs-the-elite-in-the-second-match-of-the-best-of-seven-series-for-the-aew-trios-titles-chris-jericho-vs-tomohiro-ishii-for-the-ro/|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
On 11 January 2023 episode of ''Dynamite'', Storm teamed with [[Saraya Bevis|Saraya]] in a losing effort to Hayter and Baker. Shida accidentally assisted the opposing team with her signature kendo stick, where Baker was able to capitalize, allowing for Hayter to pin Storm for the win.<ref>{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|date=11 January 2023|title=1/11 AEW Dynamite TV Results: Keller's report on Hangman vs. Moxley, Elite vs. Death Triangle, Jungle Boy & Hook vs. Moriarty & Big Bill, Baker & Hayter vs. Saraya & Storm|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/01/11/1-11-aew-dynamite-tv-results-kellers-report-on-hangman-vs-moxley-elite-vs-death-triangle-jungle-boy-hook-vs-moriarty-big-bill-baker-vs-saraya/|access-date=4 May 2023|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|archive-date=16 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116210736/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/01/11/1-11-aew-dynamite-tv-results-kellers-report-on-hangman-vs-moxley-elite-vs-death-triangle-jungle-boy-hook-vs-moriarty-big-bill-baker-vs-saraya/|url-status=live}}</ref> The following week, Storm and Saraya turned heel as they attacked [[Willow Nightingale]] and declaring war on the AEW Women's locker room, they would also attempt to recruit Ruby Soho.<ref>{{cite web|title=Saraya And Toni Storm Turn Heel On 1/18 AEW Dynamite With Attack On Willow Nightingale|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/saraya-and-toni-storm-turn-heel-118-aew-dynamite-attack-willow-nightingale|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|date=18 January 2023|access-date=4 May 2023|website=Fightful|archive-date=6 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306220048/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/saraya-and-toni-storm-turn-heel-118-aew-dynamite-attack-willow-nightingale|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Revolution (2023)|Revolution]], after Hayter defeated [[Ruby Soho (wrestler)|Ruby Soho]] and Saraya, Soho attacked Hayter and Baker officially aligning with Storm and Saraya.<ref>{{cite web|author=AEW Staff|date=6 March 2023|title=AEW Revolution 2023 Results|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-revolution-2023-results|access-date=4 May 2023|work=[[All Elite Wrestling]]|archive-date=15 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315043533/https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-revolution-2023-results|url-status=live}}</ref> On 10 March, the group became officially known as [[The Outcasts (professional wrestling)|The Outcasts]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Tessier|first=Colin|date=11 March 2023|title=The Outcasts Segment Added To 3/15 AEW Dynamite, Updated Card|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/outcasts-segment-added-315-aew-dynamite-updated-card|access-date=4 May 2023|work=Fightful|archive-date=18 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318054522/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/outcasts-segment-added-315-aew-dynamite-updated-card|url-status=live}}</ref> Over the next month, they continued a winning streak against the homegrown talent while humiliating them with their signature branding using spray paint.<ref>{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|date=22 March 2023|title=3/22 AEW Dynamite TV Results: Keller's report on Gunns vs. Top Flight, Omega vs. Vikingo, Hook vs. Hathaway, Adam Cole speaks, Mox vs. Greyson|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/03/22/3-22-aew-dynamite-tv-results-kellers-report-on-gunns-vs-top-flight-omega-vs-vikingo-hook-vs-hathaway-adam-cole-speaks-mox-vs-greyson/|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|access-date=4 May 2023|archive-date=29 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329105409/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/03/22/3-22-aew-dynamite-tv-results-kellers-report-on-gunns-vs-top-flight-omega-vs-vikingo-hook-vs-hathaway-adam-cole-speaks-mox-vs-greyson/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|work=[[Bleacher Report]]|date=29 March 2023|title=AEW Dynamite Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from March 29|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10070487-aew-dynamite-results-winners-grades-reaction-and-highlights-from-march-29|access-date=4 May 2023|first=Erik|last=Beaston|archive-date=18 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418051944/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10070487-aew-dynamite-results-winners-grades-reaction-and-highlights-from-march-29|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|access-date=4 May 2023|date=5 April 2023|title=4/5 AEW Dynamite TV Results: Keller's report on MJF Day in Long Island, Tony Khan announcement, Gunns defend against FTR, Juice vs. Starks, Hook vs. Ethan|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/04/05/4-5-aew-dynamite-tv-results-kellers-report-on-mjf-day-in-long-island-tony-khan-announcement-gunns-defend-against-ftr-juice-vs-starks-hook-vs-ethan/|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|archive-date=13 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413034259/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/04/05/4-5-aew-dynamite-tv-results-kellers-report-on-mjf-day-in-long-island-tony-khan-announcement-gunns-defend-against-ftr-juice-vs-starks-hook-vs-ethan/|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
At [[Double or Nothing (2023)|Double or Nothing]], Storm defeated Hayter to win her record-setting second AEW Women's World Championship.<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Double Or Nothing results: Powell's live review of MJF vs. Darby Allin vs. Jack Perry vs. Sammy Guevara in a four-way for the AEW World Championship, The Elite vs. BCC in Anarchy in the Arena, Jamie Hayter vs. Toni Storm for the AEW Women's Title, Jade Cargill vs. Taya Valkyrie for the TBS Title, Adam Cole vs. Chris Jericho in an unsanctioned match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/05/28/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-mjf-vs-darby-allin-vs-jack-perry-vs-sammy-guevara-in-a-four-way-for-the-aew-world-championship-the-elite-vs-bcc-in-anarchy-in-the-arena-ja/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=28 May 2023|access-date=29 May 2023|archive-date=28 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230528221037/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/05/28/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-mjf-vs-darby-allin-vs-jack-perry-vs-sammy-guevara-in-a-four-way-for-the-aew-world-championship-the-elite-vs-bcc-in-anarchy-in-the-arena-ja/|url-status=live}}</ref> On the first episode of ''[[AEW Collision|Collision]]'' on 17 June, Storm and Soho made the debut in a tag team match against Blue and [[NJPW Strong Women's Champion]] Willow Nightingale.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/06/17/aew-collision-results-6-17-powells-live-review-of-cm-punk-and-ftr-vs-samoa-joe-jay-white-and-juice-robinson-wardlow-vs-luchasaurus-for-the-tnt-title-toni-storm-and-ruby-soho-vs-w/|title=AEW Collision results (6/17): Powell's live review of CM Punk and FTR vs. Samoa Joe, Jay White, and Juice Robinson, Wardlow vs. Luchasaurus for the TNT Title, Toni Storm and Ruby Soho vs. Willow Nightingale and Skye Blue, Andrade El Idolo vs. Buddy Matthews, Miro in action|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=17 June 2023|access-date=23 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230619013216/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/06/17/aew-collision-results-6-17-powells-live-review-of-cm-punk-and-ftr-vs-samoa-joe-jay-white-and-juice-robinson-wardlow-vs-luchasaurus-for-the-tnt-title-toni-storm-and-ruby-soho-vs-w/|archive-date=19 June 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> Storm then retained her title against Nightingale at [[Forbidden Door (2023)|Forbidden Door]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/toni-storm-beats-willow-nightingale-retains-aew-women-s-world-title-aew-x-njpw-forbidden-door|title=Toni Storm Beats Willow Nightingale, Retains AEW Women's World Title At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door|last=Tessier|first=Colin|date=25 June 2023|website=Fightful|access-date=27 June 2023|archive-date=27 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230627020528/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/toni-storm-beats-willow-nightingale-retains-aew-women-s-world-title-aew-x-njpw-forbidden-door|url-status=live}}</ref> In July, Storm defeated [[Taya Valkyrie]] in a title match at [[Battle of the Belts VII]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-collision-and-battle-of-the-belts-vii-results-for-july-15-2023|title=AEW Collision and Battle of the Belts VII Results for July 15, 2023|author=AEW Staff|work=[[All Elite Wrestling]]|date=16 July 2023|access-date=18 July 2023|archive-date=18 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230718015816/https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-collision-and-battle-of-the-belts-vii-results-for-july-15-2023|url-status=live}}</ref> On 2 August episode of ''[[List of AEW Dynamite special episodes#2023|Dynamite]]'' [[List of AEW Dynamite special episodes#2023|200]], Storm lost the title to Hikaru Shida, ending her second reign at 66 days.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2023/08/02/aew-dynamite-200-results-kenny-omega-young-bucks-in-action-anything-goes-match/|title=AEW Dynamite 200 Results: Hikaru Shida Wins Women’sWomen's Title, Rob Van Dam Appears|last=Siino|first=John|date=2 August 2023|website=[[POST Wrestling]]|access-date=8 August 2023|archive-date=3 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803194403/https://www.postwrestling.com/2023/08/02/aew-dynamite-200-results-kenny-omega-young-bucks-in-action-anything-goes-match/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="AEWChampion" /> Storm failed to regain the title in a [[four-way match]] involving Shida, Saraya, and Baker at [[All In (2023)|All In]] where she got pinned by Saraya.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-all-in-london-results|title=AEW All In: London Results|author=AEW Staff|work=All Elite Wrestling|date=27 August 2023|access-date=29 August 2023|archive-date=29 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829174246/https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-all-in-london-results|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[All Out (2023)|All Out]], Storm turned on The Outcasts when she stopped Soho from using spray paint against [[AEW TBS Champion]] [[Kris Statlander]] in their title match.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chiari|first=Mike|title=Kris Statlander Defeats Ruby Soho to Retain AEW TBS Championship at All Out 2023|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10087794-kris-statlander-defeats-ruby-soho-to-retain-aew-tbs-championship-at-all-out-2023|access-date=5 October 2023|website=Bleacher Report|language=en|archive-date=11 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230911114122/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10087794-kris-statlander-defeats-ruby-soho-to-retain-aew-tbs-championship-at-all-out-2023|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[AEW Grand Slam (2023)|Grand Slam]], Storm failed to win the AEW Women's World Championship from Saraya.<ref>{{Cite web|last=IV|first=Ross W. Berman|date=21 September 2023|title=Saraya Retains AEW Women's World Title Against Toni Storm On Dynamite Grand Slam|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1400085/saraya-retains-aew-womens-world-title-toni-storm-dynamite-grand-slam/|access-date=5 October 2023|website=Wrestling Inc.|language=en-US|archive-date=21 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921161040/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1400085/saraya-retains-aew-womens-world-title-toni-storm-dynamite-grand-slam/|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
==== "Timeless" (2023–present) ====
Devastated about losing the AEW Women's World Championship to Hikaru Shida at ''Dynamite'' 200, Storm began to transition to a new on-screen [[gimmick (professional wrestling)|persona]] of a demanding and paranoid [[Golden Age of Hollywood]] starlet.<ref name="Gloria Swanson comparison">{{cite web|last=Bryant|first=David|date=22 August 2023|title=Aew Collision Hits & Misses (8/19): Disguised Cm Punk Vs. Samoa Joe, Christian’sChristian's Brilliance, Toni Storm As Gloria Swanson, As Tough As They Come, Christian Vs. Darby, Miro’sMiro's Promo|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/08/22/aew-collision-hits-misses-8-19-disguised-cm-punk-vs-samoa-joe-christians-brilliance-toni-storm-as-gloria-swanson-as-tough-as-they-come-christian-vs-darby-miros-promo/|access-date=5 October 2023|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|quote=|archive-date=23 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230823070954/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/08/22/aew-collision-hits-misses-8-19-disguised-cm-punk-vs-samoa-joe-christians-brilliance-toni-storm-as-gloria-swanson-as-tough-as-they-come-christian-vs-darby-miros-promo/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="f4wonline_aew-dynamite">{{cite news|last=Howard|first=Ryan|date=13 September 2023|title=AEW Dynamite live results: World title eliminator tournament finals|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|location=|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/results/aew-dynamite-live-results-world-title-eliminator-tournament-finals|access-date=5 October 2023|archive-date=29 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230929145950/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/results/aew-dynamite-live-results-world-title-eliminator-tournament-finals|url-status=live}}</ref> Storm eventually dubbed herself as '''"Timeless" Toni Storm''' on 4 October episode of ''Dynamite''.<ref>{{cite news|last=Howard|first=Ryan|date=4 October 2023|title=AEW Dynamite Anniversary live results: Adam Copeland debut promo|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|location=|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/results/aew-dynamite-anniversary-live-results-adam-copeland-debut-promo|access-date=5 October 2023|archive-date=5 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231005163508/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/results/aew-dynamite-anniversary-live-results-adam-copeland-debut-promo|url-status=live}}</ref> Following the 25 October episode of ''Dynamite'', Storm began to be accompanied in vignettes and to the ring by [[Dr. Luther|Luther]], who serves as her personal [[butler]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Strode |first=Cory |date=25 October 2023 |title=Complete AEW Dynamite Report |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/176700/aew-dynamite-in-philly-blog.html?p=1 |work=[[Pro Wrestling Insider]] |location= |access-date=26 October 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pritchard |first=Bill |date=30 October 2023 |title=AEW Star Undergoes Slight Name Change |url=https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1417325-aew-star-undergoes-slight-name-change |access-date=3 November 2023 |website=Wrestlezone |language=en-US}}</ref> In the same episode of ''Dynamite'', it was announced that Storm would face Shida for the AEW Women's World Championship at [[Full Gear (2023)|Full Gear]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rueter |first=Sean |date=25 October 2023 |title=Toni Storm with the best PPV match announcement ever |url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/aew/2023/10/25/23932660/toni-storm-full-gear-aew-womens-world-title-match-silent-film-announcement-video-dynamite |access-date=3 November 2023 |website=Cageside Seats |language=en}}</ref> In the shows that followed after the announcement, Storm has been appearing after Shida's matches in attempts to steal Shida's spotlight to Shida's initial confusion and later, annoyance, causing Shida to attack Storm after one of her spotlight stealing attempts.<ref>{{Citation |title=Ruby Soho gets her shot against AEW Women’sWomen's World Champ Hikaru Shida! {{!}} 10/25/23, AEW Dynamite | date=25 October 2023 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqMCmTJmRg8&t=242s |access-date=3 November 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=AEW Women’sWomen's Champ Hikaru Shida puts the title on the line against Abadon! {{!}} 10/28/23, AEW Collision | date=28 October 2023 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWSobRJB5-E&t=278s |access-date=3 November 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Did Willow Nightingale wrestle the AEW Women’sWomen's Title away from Hikaru Shida? {{!}} 11/1/23, AEW Dynamite | date=November 2023 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVOiTX_eaQc&t=317s |access-date=3 November 2023 |language=en}}</ref> On the 8 November of ''Dynamite'', the debuting [[Mariah May]] was introduced as an over-the-top fan of Storm.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rueter |first=Sean |date=2023-11-08 |title=Mariah May arrives in AEW as a Toni Storm fangirl |url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/aew/2023/11/8/23953298/mariah-may-debuts-aew-dynamite-video-all-elite-toni-storm-fangirl-gimmick |access-date=2023-12-17 |website=Cageside Seats |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Droste |first=Ryan |date=2023-11-09 |title=Mariah May, Toni Storm Storyline Inspired By 'All About Eve'? |url=https://www.sescoops.com/news/mariah-may-toni-storm-storyline-inspired-by-all-about-eve |access-date=2023-12-17 |website=SE Scoops {{!}} Wrestling News, Results & Interviews |language=en}}</ref> In the following months, Storm adopted Mariah May as an "understudy" and protégé.<ref>{{cite news |last=Renner |first=Ethan |date=6 March 2024 |title=Okada & The Elite trios debut announced for AEW Collision |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/okada-the-elite-trios-debut-announced-for-aew-collision |work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] |location= |access-date=11 March 2024 |quote=Storm's protege Mariah May}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media |people=John Pollock, Wai Ting |date=7 March 2024 |title=AEW Dynamite 3/6/24 Review |trans-title= |type= |language= |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R51dUw4crt8&ab_channel=POSTWrestling |access-date= |archive-url= |archive-date= |format= |time=1:04:00 |location= |work=[[Post Wrestling]] |id= |isbn= |oclc= |quote=It's perfect for the understudy type of character that she's playing |ref=}}</ref> At Full Gear on 18 November, Storm defeated Shida to win the AEW Women's World Championship for a record-tying third time.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/toni-storm-regains-womens-title-at-aew-full-gear|title=Toni Storm wins Women's title at AEW Full Gear|author=Bryan Rose|date=18 November 2023|access-date=22 December 2023|language=en}}</ref> On December 30 at [[AEW Worlds End|Worlds End]], Storm successfully defended the AEW Women's World Championship against [[Riho]].<ref name="WorldsEnd2023">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Worlds End results: Powell's live review of MJF vs. Samoa Joe for the AEW World Championship, Eddie Kingston vs. Jon Moxley to become the first AEW Triple Crown Champion|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/12/30/aew-worlds-end-results-powells-live-review-of-mjf-vs-samoa-joe-for-the-aew-world-championship-eddie-kingston-vs-jon-moxley-to-become-the-first-aew-triple-crown-champion/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=December 30, 2023|access-date=December 30, 2023}}</ref>
 
[[Image:Mariah May in April 2024 (cropped).jpg|thumb|In November 2023 [[Mariah May]] was introduced on AEW programming as an obsessive fan of Storm. May would later become her "understudy" and played "the part" of Storm's previous persona until May's betrayal in July 2024.|288x288px]]
On March 3, 2024 at [[Revolution (2024)|Revolution]], Storm successfully defended her title against [[Deonna Purrazzo]].<ref name="Revolution2024">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Revolution results: Powell's live review of Sting and Darby Allin vs. The Young Bucks for the AEW Tag Titles in Sting's final match, Samoa Joe vs. Swerve Strickland vs. Hangman Page for the AEW World Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/03/03/aew-revolution-results-powells-live-review-of-sting-and-darby-allin-vs-the-young-bucks-for-the-aew-tag-titles-in-stings-final-match-samoa-joe-vs-swerve-strickland-vs-hangman-page-for-the-aew/|date=March 3, 2024|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=March 3, 2024}}</ref> It was also at Revolution that Mariah May adopted Storm's previous "Rockstar" persona, including wearing Storm's old ring attire and entrance music, and would begin wrestling matches on ''Dynamite'' and ''Collison'' in this persona as a tribute to her mentor Storm.<ref>{{cite news |last=Kahrs |first=Alex |date=9 March 2024 |title=AEW Collision Results – 3/9/24 (Street Fight, Young Bucks and Kazuchika Okada in action) |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/aew-collision-results/309206-aew-collision-results-3-9-24-street-fight-young-bucks-and-kazuchika-okada-in-action/ |work= |location= |access-date=10 March 2024}} </ref> On April 21 at [[AEW Dynasty|Dynasty]], Storm successfully defended the AEW Women's World Championship against Thunder Rosa.<ref name="Dynasty2024">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Dynasty results: Powell’sPowell's live review of Samoa Joe vs. Swerve Strickland for the AEW World Championship, Will Ospreay vs. Bryan Danielson, FTR vs. Young Bucks in a ladder match for the AEW Tag Titles|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/21/aew-dynasty-results-powells-live-review-of-samoa-joe-vs-swerve-strickland-for-the-aew-world-championship-will-ospreay-vs-bryan-danielson-ftr-vs-young-bucks-in-a-ladder-match-for-the-aew-tag-ti/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 21, 2024|access-date=April 21, 2024}}</ref> On May 26 at [[Double or Nothing (2024)|Double or Nothing]], Storm successfully defended her title against [[Serena Deeb]].<ref name="DoN2024">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/05/26/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-swerve-strickland-vs-christian-cage-for-the-aew-world-championship-willow-nightingale-vs-mercedes-mone-for-the-tbs-title-anarchy-in-the-aren/|title=AEW Double Or Nothing results: Powell’sPowell's live review of Swerve Strickland vs. Christian Cage for the AEW World Championship, Willow Nightingale vs. Mercedes Mone for the TBS Title, Anarchy in the Arena|first=Jason|last=Powell|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=May 26, 2024|access-date=May 27, 2024}}</ref> During Stardom's June 2 event, Storm along with May appeared in a vignette where Storm challenged [[Mina Shirakawa]] to a match at [[Forbidden Door (2024)|Forbidden Door]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sescoops.com/aew/toni-storm-challenge-mina-shirakawa-forbidden-door|title=Toni Storm Makes Surprise STARDOM Appearance To Challenge Mina Shirakawa At Forbidden Door|date=June 2, 2024|last=Roy|first=Bishal|work=SE Scoops|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> On the June 5 episode of ''Dynamite'', Shirakawa accepted the challenge and the match was made official.<ref name="Dynamite06052024">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/06/05/aew-dynamite-results-6-5-powells-live-review-of-mjf-returns-swerve-strickland-vs-roderick-strong-for-the-aew-world-championship-saraya-vs-mariah-may/|title=AEW Dynamite results (6/5): Powell's live review of MJF returns, Swerve Strickland vs. Roderick Strong for the AEW World Championship, Saraya vs. Mariah May|date=June 5, 2024|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref> At Forbidden Door, Storm retained the title and following the match Storm, May and Shirakawa put aside their differences with a three-way kiss.<ref name="BR Forbidden Door 2024">{{Cite web |title=AEW Forbidden Door 2024 Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10126506-aew-forbidden-door-2024-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-and-highlights |access-date=2024-07-01 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref> Throughout the Storm/Shirakawa rivalry, it had been teased that May was conflicted about who to side with, her mentor Storm or former Stardom tag partner Shirakawa, and that she was romantically tied to both women.<ref name="BR Forbidden Door 2024"/> On the July 10 episode of ''Dynamite'', Storm was attacked by May after May defeated Willow Nightingale in the finals of the [[Owen Hart Cup#2024|Owen Hart Foundation Women's Tournament]].Turning to earn a shot at her AEW Women's World Championship on August 25 at [[All In (2024)|All In]], turning face after being a tweener alongside May for months.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-11 |title=Mariah May Turns On Toni Storm After Winning Owen Hart Cup, Will Face Storm At AEW All In |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/mariah-may-turns-toni-storm-023117264.html |access-date=2024-07-12 |website=Yahoo Entertainment |language=en-US}}</ref> On August 25 at All In, Storm lost the AEW Women's World Championship to May, ending her third reign at 281 days.<ref name="AllIn2024">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/25/aew-all-in-results-powells-live-review-of-swerve-strickland-vs-bryan-danielson-for-the-aew-world-championship-toni-storm-vs-mariah-may-for-the-aew-womens-championship/|title=AEW All In results: Powell's live review of Swerve Strickland vs. Bryan Danielson for the processAEW World Championship, Toni Storm vs. Mariah May for the AEW Women's Championship|first=Jason|last=Powell|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|date=August 25, 2024|access-date=August 25, 2024}}</ref>
 
=== New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2023) ===
On 21 May 2023, Storm made her debut for [[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] at [[Resurgence (2023)|Resurgence]], interfering in the [[street fight match]] between [[Juice Robinson]] and [[Fred Rosser]], aiding Robinson in defeating Rosser, after getting physically involved during the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/results/njpw-resurgence-live-results-strong-womens-title-tournament|title=NJPW Resurgence live results: Strong Women's title tournament|last=Fritts|first=Chick|date=21 May 2023|work=[[Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online]]|access-date=23 May 2023|archive-date=23 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230523021545/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/results/njpw-resurgence-live-results-strong-womens-title-tournament|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
=== Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (2024–present) ===
On September 28, 2024, it was revealed that Toni Storm would be facing [[La Catalina]] at the CMLL Viernes Espectacular event on October 11, marking her CMLL debut, as well as her first match in Mexico.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/timeless-toni-storm-coming-cmll-will-face-la-catalina-1011-cmll-viernes-espectacular|title="Timeless" Toni Storm Coming to CMLL, Will Face La Catalina On 10/11 CMLL Viernes Espectacular|website=Fightful|date=September 28, 2024}}</ref> On the October 2 edition of CMLL Informa, Toni shot her first promo for CMLL, sending a warning out to everyone on the roster about her arrival.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/toni-storm-cmll-s-women-s-roster-sun-shines-out-my-ass-and-i-intend-blind-you-it|title=Toni Storm To CMLL's Women's Roster: The Sun Shines Out Of My Ass, And I Intend To Blind You With It|website=Fightful|date=October 3, 2024}}</ref>
 
== Persona ==
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While competing on the independent circuit, Storm began to develop different personas before settling on one highly influenced by her enjoyment of 1980s [[glam metal]] music, leading her to take on a "rock star" aesthetic. This persona carried on through her time under the WWE banner and into the early goings of her run in AEW.<ref name="ESPN 1 September 2017">{{cite news|last=Hurd|first=Sean|date=1 September 2017|title=Mae Young competitor Toni Storm is proud of her humble wrestling roots|url=https://www.espn.com/espnw/culture/feature/story/_/id/20533915/mae-young-competitor-toni-storm-proud-humble-wrestling-roots|work=[[ESPN]]|location=|access-date=5 October 2023|archive-date=23 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230123175408/https://www.espn.com/espnw/culture/feature/story/_/id/20533915/mae-young-competitor-toni-storm-proud-humble-wrestling-roots|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
Beginning in the latter half of 2023 in conjunction with her disassociation from The Outcasts stable, she adopted the "Timeless" Toni Storm persona which saw her transition into the character of a demanding and paranoid [[Classical Hollywood cinema|Golden Age of Hollywood]] starlet.<ref name="Gloria Swanson comparison"/><ref name="f4wonline_aew-dynamite"/> As part of the transition, Storm dropped her previous rock star aesthetic and began sporting a [[Bob cut|bobbed and curled haircut]], wearing early 20th-century fashion-inspired outfits and appearing in black and white vignettes.<ref>{{cite AV media|people=[[All Elite Wrestling]]|date=4 October 2023|title=EXTENDED CUT: Timeless Toni Storm, Portrait of a Star|trans-title=|type=|language=|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLDW8EX8B6s&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling|access-date=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231005163533/https://accounts.google.com/v3/signin/identifier?continue=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fsignin%3Faction_handle_signin%3Dtrue%26app%3Ddesktop%26hl%3Den%26next%3D%252Fsignin_passive%26feature%3Dpassive&hl=en&ifkv=AYZoVhdkzWAYHzuuOnsapCDBtzmjnenfEF78nXFiHMynGIPSAbsw0D1p2F31dJQP-IN9F2iwWEDm&passive=true&service=youtube&uilel=3&flowName=GlifWebSignIn&flowEntry=ServiceLogin&dsh=S-1610518378%3A1696523733162768&theme=glif|archive-date=5 October 2023|format=|time=|location=|publisher=|id=|isbn=|oclc=|quote=|ref=|url-status=live}}</ref> During her matches, "Timeless" Toni Storm began to dictate to AEW's director, telling them "I'm ready for my close up" (quoting [[Gloria Swanson]]'s character in [[Sunset Boulevard (film)|''Sunset Boulevard'']]) before a dramatic zoom as well as speaking directly to the audience, informing them "And now a word from our sponsors" just before a break for commercial.<ref>{{cite AV media |people=[[Bryan Alvarez]] |date=6 October 2023 |title=Christian Cage says GFY to his best friend - AEW Dynamite - Bryan & Vinny Show |trans-title= |type= |language= |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol8rVnQx9sw&ab_channel=F4WOnline |access-date=7 October 2023 |archive-url= |archive-date= |format= |time= |location= |publisher= |id= |isbn= |oclc= |quote= |ref= |work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> The "Timeless" persona drew comparisons to actresses Swanson and [[Norma Shearer]].<ref name="Gloria Swanson comparison" /><ref>{{cite web|last=Bryant|first=David|date=19 August 2023|title=Aew Collision Hits & Misses (8/12): Christian Cage, Darby Allin, Production Team, Jay White, Powerhouse Hobbs, Toni Storm|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/08/19/aew-collision-hits-misses-8-12-christian-cage-darby-allin-production-team-jay-white-powerhouse-hobbs-toni-storm/|access-date=5 October 2023|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|quote=|archive-date=21 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230821195100/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/08/19/aew-collision-hits-misses-8-12-christian-cage-darby-allin-production-team-jay-white-powerhouse-hobbs-toni-storm/|url-status=live}}</ref> Later elements of the gimmick – such as her feud with [[Mariah May]] – took inspiration from other Golden Age films, such as [[All About Eve|''All About Eve'']] and ''[[What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (film)|What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=All About Eve hits the ring: The wrestling feud inspired by Golden Age Hollywood |url=https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240822-the-wrestling-feud-inspired-by-golden-age-hollywood |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=BBC Culture |publisher=[[BBC]] |language=en-GB}}</ref>
 
One of Storm's [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#finisher|finishing manoeuvresmaneuvers]] is a [[Piledriver (professional wrestling)|piledriver]] dubbed the "Storm Zero".<ref name="ESPN 1 September 2017"/>
 
== Other media ==
As Toni Storm, Rossall is a playable character in the [[video game]]s ''[[WWE 2K20]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/wwe-2k20-roster/10/|title=WWE 2K20 roster: every confirmed wrestler, including Hulk Hogan, Bray Wyatt & Mick Foley|last=Wilson|first=Ben|date=12 December 2019|work=[[GamesRadar+]]|access-date=11 March 2022|archive-date=11 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220311115000/https://www.gamesradar.com/wwe-2k20-roster/10/|url-status=live}}</ref> and ''[[WWE 2K22]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/wwe-2k22-roster/|title=WWE 2K22 roster guide tracking every confirmed wrestler|last=Wilson|first=Ben|date=2 March 2022|work=[[GamesRadar+]]|access-date=11 March 2022|archive-date=11 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220311183211/https://www.gamesradar.com/wwe-2k22-roster/|url-status=live}}</ref> She also appears in ''[[AEW Fight Forever]]'' as DLC.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AEW: Fight Forever Reveals Toni Storm, New Arenas, and More in Season 2 Trailer |url=https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/aew-fight-forever-reveals-toni-storm-new-arenas-and-more-in-season-2-trailer/ |access-date=2024-02-09 |website=WWE |date=14 December 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
 
In August 2022, Rossall was featured as the [[cover girl]] of ''[[Fitness Gurls]]'' magazine.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/toni-storm-appears-fitness-gurls-cover-effy-names-his-favorite-jon-moxley-movie-fight-size|title=Toni Storm Appears On Fitness Gurls Cover, Effy Names His Favorite Jon Moxley Movie|last=Russell|first=Skylar|date=2 August 2022|work=Fightful|access-date=5 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805045949/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/toni-storm-appears-fitness-gurls-cover-effy-names-his-favorite-jon-moxley-movie-fight-size|archive-date=5 August 2022|url-status=live}}</ref>
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== Championships and accomplishments ==
[[Image:Toni Storm 2019.05.16.jpg|thumb|200px|Storm as the [[NXT UK Women's Championship|NXT UK Women's Champion]] in May 2019]]
[[Image:Toni Storm in April 2024 (cropped).jpg|thumb|200px|Storm is thea three-time and currentformer [[AEW Women's World Champion]].]]
* '''All Action Wrestling'''
** AAW Women's Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3047|title=AAW Women's Championship|work=Cagematch|access-date=2 October 2020|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011004343/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3047|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '''[[All Elite Wrestling]]'''
** [[AEW Women's World Championship]] ([[List of AEW Women's World Champions|3 times, current]])<ref name="AEWChampion">{{cite web |title=AEW Women's World Championship Title History |url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/aew-womens-championship-history |url-status= |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=17 December 2023 |work=[[All Elite Wrestling]]}}</ref>
* '''British Empire Wrestling'''
** BEW Women's Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2598|title=British Empire Women's Championship|work=Cagematch|access-date=2 October 2020|archive-date=8 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201008025132/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2598|url-status=live}}</ref>
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** PWAQ Women's Underground Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2424|title=PWAQ Women's Underground Championship|work=Cagematch|access-date=2 October 2020|archive-date=6 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006192256/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2424|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''''
** Ranked No. 131 of the top 100250 female wrestlers in the ''[[PWI Women's 100250]]'' in 20192024<ref>{{citeCite web |title=ProToni WrestlingStorm IllustratedTops 2024 PWI Women's 250, Jordynne Grace And Rhea Ripley Round Out Top 100Three Female{{!}} WrestlersFightful Results|date=NovemberNews 2019|url=https://wrestlingtravelwww.orgfightful.com/2019/11/01wrestling/toni-storm-tops-2024-pwi-topwomen-100s-female250-wrestlersjordynne-grace-and-rhea-2019ripley-fullround-list/|publisher=Wrestlingout-top-three Travel|access-date=9 November 2019|archive2024-10-date=1521 November 2019|archive-urlwebsite=https://webwww.archivefightful.org/web/20191115075114/https://wrestlingtravel.org/2019/11/01/pwi-top-100-female-wrestlers-2019-full-list/com |url-statuslanguage=liveen}}</ref>
* '''[[Progress Wrestling]]'''
** [[Progress Women's Championship]] (1 time, inaugural)<ref name=ThisWeek>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/week-british-wrestling-sss16-weekend-was-hit-236521|title=The Week in British Wrestling: SSS16 weekend was a hit|access-date=1 June 2017|work=[[Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online]]|date=June 2017|archive-date=1 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170601211702/http://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/week-british-wrestling-sss16-weekend-was-hit-236521|url-status=live}}</ref>
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*** [[Stardom Year-End Awards#MVP Award|MVP Award]] (2017)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=2017%e5%b9%b412%e6%9c%8825%e6%97%a5%e3%80%80%e3%82%b9%e3%82%bf%e3%83%bc%e3%83%80%e3%83%a0%e3%82%a2%e3%83%af%e3%83%bc%e3%83%892017%e8%a1%a8%e5%bd%b0%e5%bc%8f%ef%bc%86%e7%be%8e%e9%97%98%e9%99%bd|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613014728/http://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=2017%E5%B9%B412%E6%9C%8825%E6%97%A5%E3%80%80%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%80%E3%83%A0%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%892017%E8%A1%A8%E5%BD%B0%E5%BC%8F%EF%BC%86%E7%BE%8E%E9%97%98%E9%99%BD|script-title=ja:2017年12月25日 スターダムアワード2017表彰式&美闘陽子引退記念パーティーが開かれました|archive-date=13 June 2018|url-status=live|date=26 December 2017|access-date=25 December 2017|work=[[World Wonder Ring Stardom]]|language=ja}}</ref>
*'''''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'''''
** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Best Gimmick|Best Gimmick]] (2023)<ref name="Melz23">{{cite web |last1=Meltzer |first1=Dave |title=February 26, 2024 Observer Newsletter: 2023 Observer Awards issue |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/newsletters/wrestling-observer-newsletter/february-26-2024-observer-newsletter-2023-observer-awards-issue |work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter |date=23 February 2024 |access-date=February 23, 2024}}</ref>
* '''[[WWE]]'''
** [[NXT UK Women's Championship]] ([[List of NXT UK Women's Champions|1 time]])<ref name="NXTUKChampion">{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/nxt-uk-womens-championship|title=NXT UK Women's Championship|work=[[WWE]]|access-date=16 March 2020|archive-date=11 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111215342/https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/nxt-uk-womens-championship|url-status=live}}</ref>
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{{s-ttl
| title = 12th [[AEW Women's World Champion]]
| years = 18 November 2023 – present25 August 2024
}}
{{s-aft
| after = Incumbent[[Mariah May]]
}}
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