In an industry where top talent often keeps their options open, it’s rare to hear a wrestler declare absolute loyalty. But “Timeless” Toni Storm has done exactly that, shutting the door on any future outside All Elite Wrestling.
Speaking on the SandmanPodcast, the reigning champion outlined the long-term nature of her commitment to the company. Storm confirmed she is under a five-year deal and made it clear she sees herself as an “AEW lifer,” with no intention of leaving.
Storm was direct about her future, leaving no room for doubt:
“When I’m done wrestling, you’ll never see me again. You’ll never see me in any other capacity – or in any other company for that matter. There’s no encore. This (run) is it. I’m not doing anything else. Where would I go, what would I do? Because I’m on a long deal for AEW. I’ve signed my life to AEW. I’m on a five-year deal… but I’m a lifer for AEW. There’s no, ‘Well I’ll see what happens.’ That does happen a lot in wrestling. Random crazy s—t happens. But, as of now, AEW for life.” (h/t Wrestletalk)
The statement carries weight given Storm’s history, as she previously spent four years in WWE between 2017 and 2021. Since arriving in AEW, she has become a cornerstone of the women’s division, capturing the AEW Women’s World Championship four times and thriving with her current “Timeless” persona.
With years still left on her deal, Storm’s words reinforce her position as one of AEW’s foundational names, seemingly for the rest of her in-ring career.