Toni Storm’s emphatic victory over Mercedes Moné at AEW’s All In: Texas on July 12 marked a turning point for women’s wrestling on the grandest stage. In front of over 25,000 roaring fans at Globe Life Field, Storm retained her AEW Women’s World Championship in a hard-fought, emotionally charged main event that underscored how female talent can carry blockbuster shows and break new ground for the industry.
In a match built on a simmering rivalry that began with Moné’s impassioned promos and Toni’s gritty response back in May, the tension boiled over in Arlington. The face-to-face confrontations on Dynamite set the stage for a showdown many fans — and even Storm herself — anticipated would be “a very violent fight” rather than a classic technical bout. They delivered just that: a brutal, back-and-forth affair where Moné’s undefeated streak was finally snapped, and Storm sealed the win with a dramatic Avalanche Storm Zero finish.
What made the moment even more historic was the sheer scale of the event. AEW’s decision to place its women’s world title match in the stadium’s main slot reflected a significant shift—instead of being a supplementary attraction, women’s wrestling became the emotional centerpiece of an eight-hour event. The crowd responded accordingly, treating Toni and Moné as co-headliners alongside the men’s main event.
The financial and cultural implications are notable. AEW’s All In: Texas is on track to become its largest non-WWE pay-per-view in North America, breaking attendance and gate records. By spotlighting its women’s division, AEW didn’t just check a box—they elevated the product and sent a message: world-class women’s matches belong on the biggest stages, with all the prestige and pressure that implies.
Looking ahead, Toni Storm’s triumphant retention solidifies her status as AEW’s top female star. Meanwhile, Mercedes Moné’s first loss in AEW arrives not as a setback but as a launching point—she remains a dominant force with global recognition. Their match will likely set a new standard and a blueprint for future main-event-caliber women’s bouts in AEW and beyond.
In sum, All In: Texas wasn’t just another wrestling show—it was a watershed moment for women’s wrestling. By elevating Storm vs. Moné to stadium spectacle, AEW demonstrated the drawing power of its female stars and helped shift the narrative: in modern wrestling, power, storytelling, and drawing potential know no gender.
