Toni Storm on Building "Timeless," Owning Embarrassment, and Finding Joy in Wrestling (EP. 18)

Toni Storm holds nothing back as she reveals the realities of creative freedom, her controversial WWE moments, and rising to new heights in AEW. Hosted by longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) and Houston-based rapper & songwriter Dwayne Swayze, Marking Out takes you inside the world of professional wrestling like never before. This candid conversation explores Storm's honest perspectives on WWE’s unclear creative direction, including behind-the-scenes insights into her notorious "pie" segment. Toni compares this experience directly to AEW's creatively empowering environment and shares memorable lessons from legends like Fit Finlay, her growth on the British wrestling scene, and what winning the NXT UK Women's Championship truly meant.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:56 How are you enjoying your time in Arlington, Texas?
2:02 What specifically do you love about Texas?
2:14 Did you ride horses as a hobby before wrestling?
2:32 How did you get into horseback riding, and did you compete?
3:20 Have you seen or would you participate in the stick pony sport?
7:31 How did you discover WWE, especially MVP’s era?
9:55 Which AEW promo or match felt most authentically "you"?
10:08 What does "creative freedom" mean to you?
12:20 Did you feel WWE provided enough creative direction?
14:29 How does AEW’s approach to creative freedom compare to WWE?
14:36 Would you have embraced WWE’s creative direction if more clearly defined?
18:14 Can you discuss your reaction to WWE’s pie segment?
19:29 How exactly did the WWE pie segment come about?
20:12 Can you share your experience winning the NXT UK Women’s Championship?
20:48 How valuable was the British wrestling scene and NXT UK to your growth?
21:08 Did you work closely with legends like Fit Finlay in WWE/NXT?
23:44 How was the transition from NXT UK to WWE’s main roster different?
25:38 How did MVP and Toni Storm first meet?
27:25 What’s the meaning behind your inside joke: "What about your station?"
30:25 How do you handle embarrassing moments in wrestling?
30:58 Any memorable indie wrestling moments you found embarrassing or humorous?
31:54 Outro

From EP. 18 of Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze
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Marking Out is a weekly wrestling podcast hosted by longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP)—a professional wrestling veteran with over 20 years in the business—and Dwayne Swayze, a rapper with a deep love for the sport. Every Monday, MVP pulls back the curtain on pro wrestling, breaking down its history, behind-the-scenes moments, and the psychology that makes it all work. With firsthand experience in the ring, he shares unfiltered insight, legendary road stories, and deep dives into promos, match strategy, and the business behind the spectacle. No topic is off-limits. Subscribe for real talk, real stories, and a fresh perspective on the world of professional wrestling.