"We really got lucky" - Britt Baker is glad that former WWE Superstar signed with AEW
AEW's resident dentist and former Women's Champion Britt Baker has revealed her thoughts on Toni Storm joining the promotion.
Storm and Baker are set to collide in the Owen Hart Foundation Women's Tournament semifinals after the former WWE star defeated Jamie Hayter in the opening round. Baker faced the Joker entrant, which wound up being popular Maki Itoh, in the quarterfinals. She picked up a win over the TJPW standout.
After her win over Itoh, the former champion will have a chance to spoil Storm's pursuit of history. Despite the stakes of their upcoming bout, Baker was nothing but complimentary of her rival when speaking with Forbes:
"Toni Storm is a star. We really got lucky that she fell into our hands. She is arguably one of the best female wrestlers in the world. She looks like a rock star. She is a rock star,” said Baker. (H/T: Forbes)
WEDNESDAY on #AEWDynamite marks the 3rd Anniversary of the First #AEWDoN LIVE from Las Vegas at 8/7c on TBS, & #ToniStorm has an appointment w/ Dr. @RealBrittBaker, DMD in the #OwenHart Foundation Women's Tournament Semifinals, w/ the winner going on to Finals 5/29 at #AEWDoN https://t.co/fJk2tZrdr0
The praise comes as no surprise, putting kayfabe aside. Toni Storm has held titles in WWE, Stardom, wXw and PROGRESS. She will also go down in WWE history, as she was the winner of the second Mae Young Classic.
Toni Storm already holds a win over Britt Baker in AEW
Their upcoming collision may be the first time the two meet in the ring in singles action, but Toni Storm has already defeated Britt Baker in AEW.
The pair faced off on Rampage ahead of Storm's bout against Jamie Hayter. Storm teamed up with fellow former WWE star Ruby Soho against the team of Baker and Hayter. The fan-favorites picked up the win when the former NXT UK Women's Champion pinned Baker.
And #ToniStorm gets the pin and the win! Watch #AEWRampage on @tntdrama right now! https://t.co/m0hIbAPnrP
Ruby Soho sits on the opposing side of the bracket, and she will face Kris Statlander in the semifinals. Statlander has taken Hikaru Shida's spot after the Japanese star was unable to compete in her match with Red Velvet.
Britt Baker and Toni Storm have teased their collison for weeks prior to it being made official. The trio of Baker, Hayter and Rebel continued to harass the newcomer during interviews and segments, making their clash an eventuality.
They'll both have the chance to back up their words on AEW Dynamite with a spot in the finals on the line.