Mercedes Mone praises Toni Storm’s PWI Women’s 250 triumph

One big thing

Mercedes Mone, AEW TBS and NJPW STRONG Women’s Champion, has congratulated Toni Storm for topping Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s annual Women’s 250 list.

Why it matters

Storm’s achievement marks the first time an AEW wrestler has topped the prestigious PWI list, signaling the growing influence of AEW’s women’s division in professional wrestling.

By the numbers

• 4 AEW wrestlers featured in the PWI 250 top 10
• 1st AEW wrestler to top the PWI Women’s 250 list

What they’re saying

Mone praised Storm in her weekly newsletter, “Mone Mag”:

“I want to give Toni Storm a standing ovation. To see Toni Storm on the cover of PWI was incredible. She has been killing it these past couple of years, transforming into this incredible character.”

The big picture

• Storm’s recognition comes despite recent absence from AEW TV
• AEW’s strong showing in the PWI 250 reflects the company’s growing roster strength
• Mone cited AEW’s talent as a key reason for joining the promotion

What’s next

As AEW continues to build its women’s division, fans can expect more high-profile matches and storylines featuring top-ranked talent like Storm and Mone.

What do you think about Toni Storm’s PWI ranking and Mercedes Mone’s comments? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!