One big thing: Mariah May secures victory, shocks AEW audience
Mariah May won the 2024 Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament, defeating Willow Nightingale in a controversial final match. The victory sets up a championship bout against her mentor, AEW Women’s World Champion “Timeless” Toni Storm, at All In: London on August 25th.
Key takeaways:
- May secured the win with a roll-up pin after interference from Kris Statlander and Stokely Hathaway
- Post-match, May brutally attacked Storm with the Owen Hart Foundation title belt
- May also assaulted Luther, Storm’s butler, pushing him off the stage through a table
Match highlights:
• The match was evenly contested, with both wrestlers showcasing their skills
• External interference played a crucial role in the outcome
• Toni Storm’s distraction of the referee allowed for Statlander’s attack on Willow
“Has she snapped, or has she been playing us all along?!” exclaimed commentator Excalibur.
Why it matters
May’s victory and subsequent betrayal of Storm dramatically alters the landscape of AEW’s women’s division. The turn sets up a highly personal championship match at All In: London, potentially one of the most anticipated bouts on the card.
By the numbers
• 2: Number of people May attacked post-match (Storm and Luther)
• 25: Date in August when All In: London takes place
• 1: Referee (Aubrey Edwards) shoved by May during her rampage
What’s next
All eyes will be on the build-up to the AEW Women’s World Championship match between May and Storm at All In: London. The personal nature of their relationship adds an intriguing layer to this title bout.
What do you think about Mariah May’s shocking turn on Toni Storm? Will this make their championship match at All In: London even more intense? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!
