Toni Storm Appears 6/2 STARDOM to Issue Challenge for AEW Championship Title for Forbidden Door

Toni Storm has ignited speculation by extending an unexpected invitation to Mina Shirakawa, during a video segment aired at the June 2 STARDOM event.

In the footage, Storm, accompanied by her protege Mariah May, appeared to issue a challenge for AEW’s upcoming Forbidden Door pay-per-view event.

In her message, Storm, the reigning AEW Women’s World Champion and self-proclaimed “STARDOM legend,” expressed her eagerness to square off against Shirakawa. With a nod to their shared history within the wrestling world, Storm made it clear that the door was wide open for Shirakawa, eliminating any need for formalities like knocking or ringing the doorbell.

“Hello, STARDOM, this is your AEW Women’s World Champion and STARDOM legend ‘Timeless’ Toni Storm, and this is my trusty protege and STARDOM legend, Ms. Mariah May,” Storm conveyed. “Mina-san, I see you’ve been at AEW when I’ve not been around, but I’ve been watching you. Oh, I’ve been watching you. You do not need to knock, you do not need to ring the doorbell, because I have opened the forbidden door and I want you. Don’t worry, any friend of Mariah’s is a friend of mine. I just want to see what kind of woman you really are.”

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The inclusion of Mariah in the message adds an intriguing layer, given her close relationship with Shirakawa, including past tag team collaborations and even a recent on-screen kiss during AEW programming. Mariah’s reaction to Storm’s challenge appeared less than enthusiastic, hinting at potential tensions or reservations regarding the proposed matchup.

Despite the excitement generated by Storm’s announcement, no official confirmation has been made regarding the inclusion of this bout in the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door event.

What are your thoughts on Toni Storm’s unexpected challenge to Mina Shirakawa for AEW’s upcoming Forbidden Door pay-per-view event? How do you feel about the potential match and the involvement of Mariah May in this storyline? Share your excitement and predictions for the bout and its impact on AEW and STARDOM in the comment section below!