AEW President Tony Khan addressed two significant storylines involving the women’s division during the post-WrestleDream media scrum, offering an update on “Timeless” Toni Storm’s prolonged absence and acknowledging the promotion’s interest in free agent Kairi Sane.
Storm has not appeared on AEW programming since she was found unconscious during a March 2026 episode of Dynamite. Asked directly about her status, Khan told reporters, “I can’t say when or where but I know ‘Timeless’ Toni Storm will be back in AEW.” He noted that Storm is missed and indicated the women’s division has felt her absence, though he stopped short of providing a specific timeline or location for her anticipated return.
Khan’s comments mark the most direct confirmation to date that Storm remains part of AEW’s plans despite the extended gap in her on-screen presence. The former AEW Women’s World Champion’s mysterious disappearance from the storyline has left her status a lingering question for fans following the women’s division, and Khan’s remarks suggest a resolution is being planned even if no date has been set.
On a separate topic, Khan was asked about the possibility of AEW signing Kairi Sane now that she is a free agent following her WWE departure. While he did not confirm any negotiations or a completed deal, Khan acknowledged he is very interested in Sane joining the promotion. He did not provide further detail on the state of any talks or a potential timeline for an announcement.
During the same scrum, Khan also touched on broader topics including a potential collaboration with EVE around a future AEW pay-per-view in the United States, part of a wider discussion about the company’s direction following WrestleDream 2026. Those comments were part of a larger set of remarks covering multiple subjects beyond the Storm and Sane updates.
Both situations remain unresolved as of the scrum, with Khan declining to commit to specifics on either Storm’s return date or any formal pursuit of Sane. Fans awaiting clarity on the AEW Women’s World Championship picture and the shape of the division going forward will likely look to future Dynamite and pay-per-view go-home shows for further word from Khan or the talent involved.
