TONI STORM’S BLUNT MESSAGE FOR NIKKI BELLA & THE ENTIRE WRESTLING INDUSTRY

“Timeless” Toni Storm retained the AEW Women’s Championship at AEW Dynasty by defeating former champion Thunder Rosa. However, she declined to celebrate at the post-show press conference. Instead, Storm opened by reading a written statement, sending a message to the wrestling industry and questioning when it would recognize her for transcending its boundaries.

“Just because I don’t go out there and say it doesn’t mean it’s not true,” said Storm. “Do I really have to tell you every single night? Are you that thick? Too busy chasing people blithering about goosebumps and levels and storytelling in cinema. Go see a f***ing movie.”

Next, Storm briefly addressed Nicole Garcia, formerly known as Nikki Bella in WWE. Garcia had recently expressed being inspired to call AEW’s president, Tony Khan, after witnessing Mercedes Moné’s debut with the promotion. Garcia decided against it as she found the prospect of leaving her young son at home to be more than she could bear, but Khan still made it clear the Hall of Famer would be welcome in AEW.

Storm offered her perspective on Garcia’s decision, suggesting it was her prowess that deterred Garcia from picking up the phone.

“Nicole Garcia thought about joining AEW when she saw what Mercedes did. You know why she didn’t? Because then she saw me and realized she can’t hold a p***y-scented candle to what I do. I am the one taking this company to new heights,” the champion said.

Addressing her boss, Storm asserted that her success was her own, and he was fortunate to be part of it. Unlike other champions who celebrate with their bosses, Khan’s involvement in Storm’s success will remain limited to sitting beside her at pressers while witnessing her greatness from afar.

“Anthony, I promise you — no matter how many matches I win, no matter how many stories I finish — I will never call you into the ring to celebrate with me.”

Let us know what your thoughts on the Timeless One’s message in the comments below, Cagesiders.

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