Toni Storm Joins AEW: Fight Forever as Playable Wrestler

Introduction

All-Elite Wrestling's more retro-style answer to the WWE 2K series, AEW: Fight Forever, is expanding its roster of playable wrestlers with the addition of Toni Storm, the reigning AEW Women's World Champion. The game, which launched in June after a lengthy development cycle and delays, has received mixed reactions from players, with some praising its classic style and others criticizing its uneven presentation and shortage of gameplay modes.

Despite the initial rough start, publisher THQ Nordic and former WWE video game developer Yuke’s are committed to supporting AEW: Fight Forever by adding new match types and playable wrestlers throughout the year. Notable additions include the Superstar Stampede and the 'Beat The Elite' gauntlet, along with new playable wrestlers like Anthony Bowens and Max Caster of The Acclaimed.

Toni Storm's Impact in AEW: Fight Forever

Toni Storm's addition to AEW: Fight Forever was announced as part of the Season 2 DLC pass, and she is now available to purchase and download, along with new premium music tracks and cosmetic items in the 'The Storm is Coming' DLC pack. This marks Storm's first appearance in a video game since joining All-Elite Wrestling, and it comes at a time when she is on her third run as the AEW Women's World Champion.

Storm's dominance in the squared circle is evident from her recent victory over Hikaru Shida at November’s Full Gear pay-per-view event, where she secured her third AEW Women's World Championship. This exciting addition allows players to experience the prowess of Storm in AEW: Fight Forever and enjoy the bonuses included in the 'The Storm is Coming' DLC pack.

Toni Storm's Journey from WWE to AEW

Before joining All-Elite Wrestling in 2022, Toni Storm competed in WWE for nearly four years, during which she appeared as a playable character in WWE 2K20 and WWE 2K22. Her recent addition to AEW: Fight Forever marks her first appearance in a video game since joining the promotion, offering players the chance to witness her transition from WWE to AEW in the digital wrestling world.

Storm's appearance in WWE 2K22 was particularly intriguing as it came after she had left the company in 2021, similar to other roster members who departed before the game's release. This unique situation adds an interesting dimension to Storm's journey from WWE to AEW, making her inclusion in AEW: Fight Forever even more significant for fans of both wrestling and video games.