Last night’s episode of AEW Dynamite delivered an exciting matchup between ‘Timeless’ Toni Storm and Skye Blue for the women’s championship. Storm successfully defended her title for the second time since winning it at Full Gear, defeating Blue with a roll-up pin. The match was preceded by a special introduction for Storm by TCM (Turner Classic Movies) host Ben Mankiewicz, which added a unique touch to the event.
AEW President Tony Khan took to Twitter to express his gratitude towards Mankiewicz for his contribution to the show. Khan’s tweet read, “Thank you @BenMank77 for the amazing introduction for Timeless Toni Storm for her @AEW Women’s World Championship Match vs @Skyebyee right NOW on Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite on @TBSNetwork! Thank you for watching @AEWonTV right now!” Mankiewicz responded to Khan’s tweet, saying, “Thanks for asking, Tony. We love finding classic movies in unexpected (for us, anyway) places.”
Mankiewicz later shared his thoughts on his experience working with AEW in a separate tweet. He wrote, “I’m not entirely sure what I did here, but it’s further proof that classic movie fans are everywhere. And it is wonderful. Also, it got me texting with my idiot wrestling friend (I don’t think those things are related) @JimmyAltman, who I’ve always been faster than.”
The interaction between Khan and Mankiewicz showcases the crossover appeal of professional wrestling and classic movies. The collaboration between AEW and TCM adds a unique flavor to the promotion’s presentation, appealing to fans of both wrestling and cinema.
For the complete exchange between Tony Khan and Ben Mankiewicz, check out the tweet thread below:
Thank you @BenMank77 for the amazing introduction for Timeless Toni Storm for her @AEW Women’s World Championship Match vs @Skyebyee right NOW on Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite on @TBSNetwork! Thank you watching @AEWonTV right now!
— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) December 20, 2021
The collaboration between AEW and TCM is a testament to the promotion’s commitment to providing unique and memorable experiences for its audience. By incorporating elements from different forms of entertainment, AEW continues to push the boundaries of professional wrestling and attract a diverse fanbase.
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