AEW Dynamite turned the heat up as Kris Statlander secured her spot as the #1 contender in the upcoming Women’s Casino Gauntlet Match, moving one step closer to a title shot at Grand Slam Australia this February.
In a high-stakes triple threat match against Toni Storm and Willow Nightingale, all three women delivered standout performances, showcasing why they’ve each had a stellar 2024. The upstart Storm showed early signs of respect, but when the bell rang, it was all business.
Willow Nightingale unleashed a brutal Pounce on Statlander and followed up with a Death Valley Driver on Storm, nearly securing the win. However, Statlander rallied, delivering a devastating piledriver on Storm to claim victory and lock in the coveted #1 spot for the Gauntlet Match.
After the match, a visibly emotional Toni Storm admitted, "I just wasn’t ready." Ever the sportswoman, Storm gave props to both competitors, reminding fans that while it isn’t always "Toni Time," her journey is far from over.
Mariah May Confronted by Harley Cameron Meanwhile, AEW Women’s World Champion Mariah May made her presence felt earlier in the night, addressing the Casino Gauntlet Match and the looming threat of defending her title at Grand Slam Australia. However, her moment was cut short by the ever-provocative Harley Cameron.
Cameron didn’t just interrupt—she threw down the gauntlet, challenging May to some Hot Girl Graps, signaling that the fight for supremacy in the AEW women’s division isn’t just about titles; it’s about proving who truly runs the show.
The Collision Course Continues With Statlander’s victory, the stage is set for the Casino Gauntlet Match next week. The winner of that clash will earn the right to challenge Mariah May, creating a high-stakes road to Grand Slam Australia.
Between the brewing tension between Mariah May and Harley Cameron, Toni Storm’s redemption arc, and Kris Statlander’s undeniable momentum, the AEW women’s division is on fire. Add in the unpredictability of Hot Girl Graps, and fans can expect Dynamite to keep redefining women’s wrestling in 2025.
Stay tuned—because the best is yet to come. It’s about to get real, and it’s about to get HOT.
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