Toni Storm is still the AEW Women’s World Champion.
Willow Nightingale challenged Toni Storm at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, but a cheap shot from Storm ensured she walked away with the title. Willow had to contend with outside interference from The Outcasts’ Ruby Soho and Saraya, who ultimately got ejected from ringside.
Willow finally looked to get the upper hand, but Storm poked Willow in the eyes and hit Storm Zero for the win.
Check out a full recap of the match, courtesy of our live coverage page:
AEW Women’s World Championship: Toni Storm (c) (with Ruby Soho and Saraya) vs. Willow Nightingale
Nightingale and Storm lock up and feel each other out. Storm leaves the ring early on and regroups with The Outcasts. Back in the ring, Willow gets a two count with a pin attempt. Nightingale continues to control the action. She argues with The Outcasts at ringside, and she bonks their heads together. Storm takes control and grounds Willow in the ring. The Outcasts interfere, and they get ejected from ringside. Willow drops Storm with a lariat and goes up top, but Storm gains the upper hand and gets a two count with a hip attack. Nightingale floors Storm with a spinebuster.
Willow traps Storm in the Indian Death Lock. She floors Storm with a Pounce, and the champion rolls to the outside. Willow drills Storm with a series of lariats. Storm gouges the eyes and hits the Storm Zero for the win.
Winner and still AEW Women’s World Champion: Toni Storm
Skye Blue was shown watching the match backstage, as was Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D.
