7 Ups & 1 Down For AEW Collision (Jan 20 - Results & Review)
3. Timeless Toni Acknowledges The Virtuosa
"I'm cursed with this rampant sexuality. But yes, darling. I will meet you, and I will greet you. I will complete you. I will beat you. Then I will eat you."
AdvertisementToni Storm's message to Deonna Purrazzo before she goes for her pork dinner. ?pic.twitter.com/Yvt0O8HyHs
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Of all of the free agents out there or soon to be out there in 2024, one of the greatest, smartest acquisitions of the entire year could well end up by AEW's signing of Deonna Purrazzo. For those maybe not particularly familiar with Deonna, she's one of the very best in-ring technicians on the planet and mastered a fantastic character - the Virtuosa - during her impressive spell with what's now once again known as TNA Wrestling.
Since debuting earlier this month, Purrazzo immediately made it clear that she has Toni Storm and the AEW Women's Title in her crosshairs... even if Timeless Toni refuses to even acknowledge who Deonna is.
This week, in a backstage segment, Storm finally admitted that, yes, she knows Deonna, and yes, she remembers their time together in Japan. Of course, not only did these two cross paths - and team together - in Stardom, but they also did battle under the NXT UK banner, too.
It was only a short segment, but the current AEW World Champion recognising - and talking sh*t about - her old acquaintance was a nice, steady way to progress this burgeoning rivalry ahead of the inevitable title match. And likewise, Storm's admittance of who Deonna Purrazzo is, should boost the stock and credibility of the AEW newcomer in the eyes of those who possibly haven't seen Purrazzo before.