10 Reasons AEW Fans Should Be Worried

Toni Storm can rest easy in the knowledge that she will never be asked to call herself “Toni Two Pies” while she works for AEW. That can only be a good thing. Whether of not she is booked in a manner reflecting her popularity and abilities is another matter. After all, she debuted months ago now and we’ve had another shock signing in Athena since then.

With only two TV matches for women to compete for most weeks, two champions to showcase, and stars like Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. to keep over, how can anyone on the women’s roster be pushed with any commitment or consistency?

Solid, dependable workers like Penelope Ford and The Bunny have all but disappeared from TV. Feuds are dropped only to be picked up weeks later when Tony finds room for them on the schedule. Tay Conti gets more screen time as a prop for Dan Lambert’s sexist jokes than she does as a competitor.

The problem perpetuates itself. AEW has trained its audience not to care about the women, so the women struggle to draw a crowd reaction or ratings even for superlative work - meaning the company doesn’t book them with any dedication and the cycle continues.

Is it any wonder Hikaru Shida has expressed dissatisfaction? Now reports surface of Thunder Rosa’s frustration, and it’s completely understandable.