Toni Storm makes surprise Stardom appearance, Charlie Dempsey at Bloodsport

Originally posted on F4WOnline.com | By Ian Carey | Last updated 4/4/24

WrestleMania week got going on Thursday with events at WWE World and shows by Stardom and GCW.

Below are some of the notable events that took place today in Philadelphia.

AEW Women's World Champion Toni Storm appeared at Stardom American Dream 2024. The event took place at the 2300 Arena and featured our own Tom Lawlor making his debut on commentary for the promotion alongside Veda Scott.

Storm said she wouldn't be where she is today without Stardom and is forever grateful to the company. She presented Mariah May with flowers and said she was proud of her before turning her attention to Mina Shirakawa. Storm got face-to-face with Shirakawa and told her that "The Forbidden Door is always open."

⚠️ FULL SEGMENT
Toni Storm’s return to STARDOM!

This partnership is off to a fantastic start!
pic.twitter.com/jo839QiblN
— (@WrestlingCovers) April 4, 2024

Shirakawa is also booked for tomorrow's ROH Supercard of Honor show. She'll team with Maika and Mei Seira against Tam Nakano, Saya Kamitani, and AZM.

#AEW Women’s World Champ “Timeless” Toni Storm shares a moment with Mariah May after her BIG surprise return to #STARDOM!

The Forbidden Door is always open

⭐️ @emilymaeheller with the scoop! pic.twitter.com/w09CLfVw0Q
— We Are Stardom (@we_are_stardom) April 4, 2024

Natalya was also on hand for today's Stardom show. She posted several photos from backstage at the arena.

In 2005 I got my first big break in wrestling and got the opportunity to wrestle in Japan with some of the greatest female wrestlers in the world. I was lucky enough to work with and compete against the one and only Kyoko Inoue. It’s been almost 20 years since I’ve last seen her.… pic.twitter.com/c4RaSqvRqk
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) April 4, 2024

Stardom founder Rossy Ogawa, who is expected to launch a new promotion shortly, was also in Philadelphia today at WWE World. Giulia, who is expected to be part of Ogawa's new company, was also spotted at the event.

Giulia is at WWE World right now! pic.twitter.com/O8NMyNnAp6
— Dark Puroresu Flowsion (@PuroresuFlow) April 4, 2024

アメリカ着、いきなりバイパーと遭遇。「ロッシーさんはいつもイチバン。○○○○○ショッパイね（笑）」と笑顔で。 pic.twitter.com/pjxk7mRsl0
— ロッシー小川　Rossy Ogawa (@rossyogawa) April 4, 2024

NXT's Charlie Dempsey participated in GCW Josh Barnett's Bloodsport X today. He had not been advertised for the show ahead of time. Dempsey defeated Matt Makowski via submission.

CHARLIE DEMPSEY IS AT BLOODSPORT AHHHH#JBBSX pic.twitter.com/9Bn0uDnWRa
— s e t h (@futurafreesky) April 4, 2024

Several WWE wrestlers were also spotted attending Bloodsport, including CM Punk, Liv Morgan, Sonya Deville, and Natalya . Shayna Baszler performed on the show and had her WWE tag partner Zoey Stark in her corner.

The Rock was also two hours late for a scheduled appearance at WWE World.

The Rock says he was late to his appearance at WWE World because he was on YouTube watching Jalen Hurts lose in the playoffs again.#WrestleMania

: @BenPenrod_

pic.twitter.com/oOGXzWlOwY
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) April 4, 2024

This article first appeared on F4WOnline.com and was syndicated with permission.

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