A Massive Blow for AEW
AEW's women's division has taken a major hit. Former four-time Women's World Champion Toni Storm is reportedly expected to miss the entirety of 2026 due to an undisclosed injury. Wrestling Inc reports that the company is preparing for her to be sidelined for the remainder of the year.
The timing is brutal for Tony Khan's booking plans. As the first-ever AEW Women's World Champion, Storm has been a consistent anchor for a division that has historically struggled with depth. Losing a top-tier talent for over 10 months forces an immediate reshuffle of the main event scene.
Who Steps Up Now?
With Storm out, the pressure shifts to the rest of the roster. AEW has leaned heavily on her star power, sometimes to the detriment of building new challengers. They can't afford to just tread water until 2027.
This absence creates a glaring hole in upcoming pay-per-view cards. The promotion needs to elevate someone quickly, or the women's title picture risks feeling stagnant for the next three quarters.
