AEW Women’s World Champion “Timeless” Toni Storm continued her dominant run on the May 3rd, 2025 episode of AEW Collision, emanating live from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Storm successfully defeated challenger Lady Frost in a Title Eliminator match, ensuring Frost would not receive an immediate championship opportunity. Storm secured the victory via submission, utilizing a Crossface Chickenwing hold, a maneuver recently added to her arsenal. The move was used for many years by former WWWF Champion/WWE Hall of Famer Bob Backlund.
Following the match, Storm delivered a characteristic promo that further solidified her unique persona while also making a personal declaration. Addressing the growing list of potential challengers, Storm theatrically proclaimed her readiness, culminating in a statement that resonated with the audience. After declaring, “They say everyone’s coming for me — but darling, I ‘come’ for everybody!” and running outside to the boardwalk, she capped off her promo by stating, “I’m ready, I’m sweaty. I’m here, I’m queer, and I will always be TIMELESS!”
This appearance underscores Storm’s remarkable career transformation within AEW. After an initial run that didn’t fully connect, her adoption of the “Timeless” gimmick – portraying an eccentric, delusional former Hollywood starlet seemingly stuck in a bygone era, complete with black-and-white vignettes and her butler, Luther – proved to be a massive success. The character work, praised for its depth, commitment, and entertainment value, revitalized her career and propelled her to the top of the women’s division.
Currently in her third reign as AEW Women’s World Champion, Storm has become one of the company’s most popular and consistently featured acts. Her unique blend of in-ring physicality and captivating, often comedic, character work has made her segments must-see television for many fans. She is widely regarded as a cornerstone of AEW’s programming and arguably the central figure in its women’s division over the past year.
Storm’s consistent placement in prominent spots on Dynamite and Collision, strong crowd reactions, and significant online engagement strongly indicate her value as a ratings draw and a key attraction for AEW. Her ability to generate buzz and keep fans invested in her character’s bizarre world has made her an undeniable success story and a vital part of the AEW landscape.
AEW Collision Results (May 3, 2025 – Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ):
AEW Women’s World Championship Eliminator Match: “Timeless” Toni Storm (c) def. Lady Frost via submission.
$100,000 High Speed Collision 4-Way Match: Sammy Guevara def. Rush, AR Fox, and Kevin Knight via pinfall (pinned AR Fox).
Megan Bayne def. Harley Cameron via pinfall.
Brody King vs. Josh Alexander ended in a 15-Minute Time Limit Draw.
Daniel Garcia def. Max Caster via referee stoppage.
Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun & Toa Liona) def. Ray Jaz & Goldy via pinfall (squash match).
2-out-of-3 Falls Match: FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) def. Paragon (Roderick Strong & Kyle O’Reilly) 2 falls to 1.
