At AEW Double or Nothing 2025, Toni Storm successfully defended her AEW Women’s World Championship against Mina Shirakawa, and the two competitors shared a notable post-match interaction. The contest itself was a competitive encounter, stemming from a complex relationship characterized by superficial friendliness masking an underlying intense rivalry.
During their championship match, both Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa engaged in an intense physical contest, reportedly holding nothing back and exchanging taunts at several junctures. After Storm secured the victory, thereby retaining her title, she and Shirakawa participated in a moment inside the ring that culminated in a passionate kiss between the two. This interaction has led to speculation that their feud may have concluded.
Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa share a kiss following their match.#AEWDoN
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) May 26, 2025
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With this successful title defense, Toni Storm now looks ahead to her next challenger for the AEW Women’s World Championship, Mercedes Moné. Moné earned the right to contend for the championship at the same Double or Nothing 2025 event.
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