History of Toni Storm in Timeline
"Timeless" Toni Storm is a New Zealand-Australian professional wrestler signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). She is the current AEW Women's World Champion in her record-tying third reign and a former member of The Outcasts. She previously worked for WWE, where she was a one-time NXT UK Women's Champion.
October 1995: Early Childhood and Move to Australia
At the age of four, Toni Rossall relocated to Australia's Gold Coast with her mother after her parents' separation.
October 1995: Birth of Toni Rossall
Toni Rossall, later known as Toni Storm, was born in Auckland in October 1995.
2014: First WWE Tryout
Toni Storm participated in her first WWE tryout camp in Melbourne during WWE's 2014 Australian tour.
April 2015: Progress Wrestling Debut
Toni Storm made her debut in Progress Wrestling on April 14, 2015, in a match against Elizabeth.
2015: Second WWE Tryout and International Wrestling Experience
Continuing to pursue her wrestling aspirations, Toni Storm attended another WWE tryout camp in Manchester during WWE's 2015 UK tour.
October 2016: Signing with Stardom
Toni Storm officially joined the Japanese promotion Stardom in October 2016 after making her debut earlier that year.
May 2017: Historic Progress Women's Championship Win
In a groundbreaking moment, Toni Storm became the inaugural Progress Women's Champion in May 2017, marking the first time female wrestlers headlined a Progress event.
June 2017: Mae Young Classic Debut
Toni Storm's WWE journey continued as she was announced as one of the first participants in the Mae Young Classic tournament in June 2017.
2017: Toni Storm's Breakthrough in WWE
In 2017, Toni Storm began gaining recognition in WWE through her performances in the Mae Young Classic tournament, reaching the semi-finals.
2017: Double Tournament Victory in Stardom
Toni Storm achieved a remarkable feat in 2017 by winning both the Cinderella Tournament and the 5★Star GP in Stardom, becoming the first wrestler to do so in the same year.
May 2018: Signing with WWE and United Kingdom Championship Tournament
Toni Storm's talent and potential led her to sign a WWE contract in May 2018. She also participated in the United Kingdom Championship Tournament, further solidifying her presence in WWE.
June 2018: End of World of Stardom Championship Reign
Toni Storm's reign as the World of Stardom Champion ended in June 2018 after a successful reign of 258 days.
2018: Mae Young Classic Victory and Rise in WWE
Toni Storm's career reached new heights in 2018 when she won the Mae Young Classic tournament at WWE's Evolution event, marking a significant milestone.
January 2019: NXT UK Women's Championship Victory
Toni Storm's perseverance paid off as she captured the NXT UK Women's Championship in January 2019 at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool.
August 2019: Loss of NXT UK Women's Championship
Toni Storm's reign as NXT UK Women's Champion came to an end in August 2019 at NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff, marking the end of her 230-day reign.
November 2019: Survivor Series Debut and NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II
Toni Storm made her Survivor Series debut in November 2019 as part of the NXT Women's team. She also competed at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II in a triple threat match for the NXT UK Women's Championship.
February 2020: Last Match in NXT UK
Toni Storm's final match in NXT UK took place in February 2020, where she faced Kay Lee Ray in an "I Quit" match.
June 2020: Relationship with Juice Robinson
Toni Storm's relationship with fellow wrestler Juice Robinson was made public in June 2020.
October 2020: Return to NXT and Heel Turn
After an eight-month hiatus, Toni Storm returned to NXT in October 2020 and aligned herself with Candice LeRae's faction, marking a heel turn in her character.
March 2021: Unsuccessful NXT Women's Championship Pursuits
Toni Storm continued to chase championship gold in NXT, competing in various matches for the NXT Women's Championship in March 2021, but her efforts were unsuccessful.
June 2021: Coming Out
Toni Storm came out as bisexual in June 2021 during a Pride Month event on WWE NXT's Instagram.
December 2021: Departure from WWE and Reflections
Toni Storm debuted on Smackdown in July 2021 and participated in the Queen's Crown Tournament and Survivor Series. In December 2021, she requested and was granted her release from WWE, later expressing her reasons for leaving and her feelings of being unappreciated and disillusioned with the company.
2021: Departure from WWE
After wrestling on various WWE brands, Toni Storm was granted her release from the company in 2021.
March 2022: AEW Debut and Owen Hart Tournament Run
Toni Storm made her AEW debut in March 2022, participating in the Owen Hart Foundation Women's Tournament. She won her qualifier match but lost in the semi-finals.
August 2022: Fitness Gurls Magazine Cover
Toni Storm was featured on the cover of Fitness Gurls magazine in August 2022.
2022: Marriage to Juice Robinson
Toni Storm and Juice Robinson got married in 2022.
January 2023: Heel Turn and Formation of The Outcasts
In January 2023, Toni Storm and Saraya turned heel, attacking other wrestlers and forming a new group. This marked a significant shift in Storm's character and alliances.
May 2023: New Japan Pro-Wrestling Debut
Toni Storm made her debut for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) in May 2023, interfering in a match and aligning herself with Juice Robinson.
2023: Transformation into "Timeless" Toni Storm
In late 2023, Toni Storm underwent a character transformation, becoming "Timeless" Toni Storm. She adopted a persona inspired by Golden Age Hollywood starlets, changing her appearance and in-ring mannerisms.
March 3, 2024: Successful Title Defense and Mariah May's Tribute
On March 3, 2024, Toni Storm successfully defended her title. Notably, wrestler Mariah May began performing a tribute act to Storm, adopting her "Rockstar" persona.
