Toni Storm Returns to AEW Amid Controversy

Toni Storm made her highly anticipated return to AEW during the 'Winter Is Coming' edition of 'Dynamite', confronting Mariah May after a lengthy absence since her loss at All In. However, her first match back is scheduled for the low-rated 'Rampage', which has raised eyebrows among fans and AEW personnel alike. Bryan Alvarez reported on 'Wrestling Observer Live' that many within AEW were 'appalled' by this decision, suggesting it undermines Storm's significance as a former Women's Champion. Critics believe it would have made more sense to build up her return on a more prominent show. Despite the backlash, AEW's CEO Tony Khan reportedly remains set in his decisions, regardless of internal dissent. Storm's matches against Harley Cameron and Shazza McKenzie are expected to air on Rampage and 'Collision', respectively, as the company navigates its upcoming media rights changes.