Toni Storm Retires: AEW Star Says Goodbye to Wrestling Forever

Toni Storm retires from wrestling: Says she’s done with AEW and the entire wrestling world.

Losing streak sparks exit: Losses in AEW, NJPW, and CMLL led to her decision.

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Exclusive SB Nation reveal: Toni Storm announced her retirement in a heartfelt interview.

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Apologized to fans: Called herself a “failure” and said fans won’t see her wrestle again.

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No talk with AEW boss: Tony Khan hasn’t been informed about her decision yet.

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Mentions Mariah May’s impact: Storm blames her decline on meeting Mariah May.

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Fun personal facts: She loves poached eggs and prefers a hamster-sized rhino as a pet.

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No return to wrestling: Toni Storm has no plans to make a comeback or take a protégé.

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Farewell to fans: Toni is leaving the public eye, with no plans to appear again.

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Parting advice: "Chin down. Tits in. Don’t bother watching for the shoe."

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