"She's got notoriety" - Jim Cornette on the potential of released WWE star in AEW
Jim Cornette recently spoke about the fans' potential reaction to Toni Storm joining AEW. The former WWE executive explained that due to the circumstances surrounding her departure, Storm would have already endeared herself to the AEW faithful.
Not long after Toni Storm departed WWE, reports emerged that the former NXT UK Women's Champion had flown herself home immediately after a live event. This outcome was seen as an indication of her desire to leave the company. The former WWE SmackDown star reportedly had grown tired of the company's demanding schedule.
While speaking on his podcast the Jim Cornette Experience, Cornette spoke about how he believes fans would react to joining AEW. He stated that fans of Tony Khan's promotion who don't like WWE would appreciate the manner in which Storm left the company. The now-former WWE Superstar left on her own terms and showed the company that she doesn't need them.
"Yes. Yes. They'll drop the ball but she's got notoriety. She basically said take this job and shove it, a lot of the fans like that. Especially the fans who don't like the WWE," said Cornette.
Cornette explains that Toni Storm would be a breath of fresh air in AEW, despite his feelings that the company would drop the ball with her. He also believes Storm would work well with Thunder Rosa and Serena Deeb.
"Yes, Toni Storm would be a nice breath of fresh air there and I'm sure that with the high level of training she's had, she could get in and perform with the likes of Serena [Deeb] and Thunder Rosa etc."
How could Toni Storm fit the AEW roster?
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As a former NXT UK Women's Champion, Toni Storm has an air of legitimacy. Though Storm's feud with Charlotte Flair was widely criticized, she still left the company in the midst of a title feud. As a result, she has some momentum on her side moving forward.
Toni Storm would be a marquee signing for AEW due to her successful career so far. A feud with Jamie Hayter would be expected if Storm were to sign with AEW, as they were both prominent in the UK and Japan. Fans could also expect the former WWE Superstar Storm would likely eye AEW's women's champions, Britt Baker and Jade Cargill.
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