Khan and Taz laud Toni Storm as a defining AEW star after All Out

AEW President Tony Khan and longtime commentator Taz offered high praise for Toni Storm this week, framing the four-time former AEW Women’s World Champion as a defining star for the promotion even after she lost the title at Saturday’s All Out pay-per-view in Toronto. Both men lauded Storm’s “Timeless” persona, her in-ring work and her ability to connect with audiences, and suggested her role in AEW’s success will continue despite the recent setback.

Khan called Storm “an icon,” saying the presence that defines her Timeless character was evident early in her career and has become central to her appeal. He described her as charismatic and technically strong and credited her character evolution with helping expand her profile beyond wrestling audiences. Khan also singled out Storm’s match with Mercedes Mone at All In as an example of her standing among the top performers in the sport and said her work remains a major reason for AEW’s momentum this year.

Taz, a fixture of AEW’s commentary team who spent earlier decades as a competitor and manager, echoed those views. “I don’t think there’ll ever be another Toni Storm in any realm of television, not just pro wrestling,” he said,...