Toni Storm is on a mission to capture the IWGP Women’s Championship when she faces Mayu Iwatani on October 5th in Nagoya. But ahead of their match, Storm dropped a bombshell during a press conference, revealing an unexpected love affair with wrestling legend Stan Hansen.
During a bizarre yet entertaining turn of events, Storm opened up about her brief three-month romance with the Hall of Famer, complete with Hansen’s unconventional advice and a figurative “lariat” moment.
Storm claimed that while chewing tobacco was literally “on her back” during their time together, Hansen offered her a piece of wisdom that stuck with her: “In Japan, you are a foreigner, but in the ring, they are your country.” She then humorously added that Hansen gave her a lariat—but not in the traditional sense of the word.
As Storm looked ahead to her clash with Iwatani, she made it clear that she considers the ring to be her domain, and she’s ready to send her opponent packing. “Mayu is stepping into my country, and her visa is about to expire,” Storm declared, vowing that when she becomes the IWGP Women’s Champion, “Japan will crumble at my feet.”
With such bold statements and wild revelations, the upcoming title match is already generating buzz online, promising to be one of the most intense and unpredictable battles in IWGP history.
Do you think Toni Storm’s confidence and unique relationship with Stan Hansen will help her dethrone Mayu Iwatani? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
