Toni Storm hopes Mariah May rematch happens at AEW Australia debut

After losing to Mariah May in London, Toni Storm would like their rematch to take place on more favorable turf.

AEW is set to make its Australia debut with Grand Slam Australia taking place from Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane next February. To promote the event, Storm visited Suncorp Stadium and was interviewed by ESPN Australia, who asked her about potentially having a rematch against May in Brisbane.

“I mean, I hope that’s the case,” Storm responded. “I hope I get my rematch here against Mariah May. We did this on her turf last time in Wembley in London. I think it’s time to bring it home for me. I think it’s time to get back to Brisbane and beat the ever-loving crap out of her in front of all my family and friends and make my country proud.”

May won the AEW Women’s World Championship from Storm at All In on August 25. It was the latest chapter of their mentor/protege story that’s taken inspiration from classic films like “All About Eve” and “Sunset Boulevard.” On Dynamite this Wednesday, May will make her first AEW Women’s World Championship defense against Nyla Rose.

Storm was born in New Zealand and grew up in Australia. She told ESPN Australia that this Grand Slam event is a huge deal for her both professionally and personally.

“I mean, this is something I never thought would ever happen, would ever be possible. I left Australia about 10 years ago to try and achieve this dream. Try and make it big out in America as a professional wrestling star. Never in my life did I think there would be a show back in Brisbane, let alone of this size,” Storm said.

“So coming back, I’m overwhelmed. I can’t believe this is happening. I can’t believe I’m going to be able to perform right in front of my family, my friends, the people that originally trained me. This is such a huge deal for me professionally and personally. I can’t believe it’s going to happen.”

Grand Slam Australia is taking place on Saturday, February 15, 2025.