The rivalry between Mariah May and AEW Women’s World Champion ‘Timeless’ Toni Storm took a dramatic turn at the red-carpet premiere of Queen of the Ring.
In a shocking moment, May ambushed her former mentor, delivering a painful message ahead of their highly anticipated showdown at Revolution. A video of the vicious attack has been shared across various social media platforms, including this clip from WrestlingNewsCo on X.
This feud has been fantastic. pic.twitter.com/DMgavrEeQR
— Wrestling News (@WrestlingNewsCo) March 7, 2025
May and Storm are set to clash for the Women’s World Championship at Revolution, marking their third high-profile title match on pay-per-view. The feud began when May dethroned Storm at All In: London 2024, only for Storm to reclaim the gold at Grand Slam: Australia. Their ongoing battle has become one of the most compelling rivalries in AEW’s women’s division, with their upcoming bout expected to provide a dramatic conclusion.
The premiere of Queen of the Ring served as an unexpected battleground for the two wrestlers. The film chronicles the story of wrestling pioneer Mildred Burke and her impact on women’s wrestling in the early 20th century. Storm is featured in the film as Clara Mortensen, Burke’s rival. The cast also includes Britt Baker and Kamille, as well as WWE’s Naomi, who portray wrestlers of the era. Jim Cornette also makes an appearance as an NWA commissioner.
Which Wrestling Legend Said That Toni Storm Is The “MVP” Of AEW?
WWE Hall of Famer and current AEW announcer Jim Ross recently stated that Toni Storm is AEW’s “MVP”. Ross said Storm has consistently been the best performer on shows for weeks, and also heaped praise on Mariah May and the storytelling of May and Storm’s feud. Ross said that both May and Storm are two of the best performers in the company right now. WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash also spoke very highly of Storm recently, stating that she is a born entertainer and that he thinks she may be the most entertaining thing in wrestling today.