Toni Storm Challenges Mayu Iwatani for IWGP Women’s Championship

One big thing: Toni Storm to face Mayu Iwatani for IWGP Women’s Title

Former AEW Women’s World Champion Toni Storm is set to challenge Mayu Iwatani for the IWGP Women’s Championship at Stardom Nagoya Golden Fight on October 5.

Key details:

• Storm made the challenge via video at Stardom’s Namba Grand Fight event in Osaka on September 14.
• This marks Storm’s first major appearance since losing her AEW title to Mariah May at All In London last month.
• Iwatani has held the IWGP Women’s Championship for over 500 days, since April 2023.

What Storm said:

“Stardom, do you remember who I am? Because I have never forgotten you. I have done a lot in your land and I will always respect Japanese pro wrestling but there is one thing that I must do.”

Why it matters:

This match represents a significant crossover between AEW and Stardom, two major players in the wrestling world. For Storm, it’s an opportunity to add another prestigious title to her resume and potentially reestablish her dominance in the women’s wrestling scene.

The bigger picture:

• Storm’s challenge comes amid her absence from AEW programming since losing her title.
• The IWGP Women’s Championship is one of the few major titles Storm has yet to capture in her career.
• This match could potentially lead to more collaborations between AEW and Stardom in the future.

What do you think about Toni Storm’s challenge for the IWGP Women’s Championship? Will she be able to end Mayu Iwatani’s impressive reign? Share your thoughts in the comments below!