AEW Women’s World Champion Hikaru Shida recently appeared on the latest Talk Is Jericho podcast to discuss her upcoming title defense at AEW All In. Shida will be defending her title in a four-way match against Dr. Britt Baker, DMD, Saraya, and Toni Storm. Here are the highlights from her interview:
When asked how she joined the promotion, Shida revealed that it was Kenny Omega who reached out to her. She mentioned that both she and Omega had previously wrestled in Ice Ribbon, and he contacted her about joining AEW. Initially, Shida was hesitant due to her commitment to a stage play show in Japan called Makai. However, Omega assured her that she could continue with the play and also wrestle for AEW. Shida expressed her surprise at how quickly everything fell into place, becoming the AEW Women’s World Champion within six months of joining the promotion.
Regarding her upcoming match at AEW All In, Shida shared that she is not feeling nervous at the moment. She mentioned that she knows both Toni Storm and Britt Baker well and has wrestled them multiple times. Shida expressed her excitement about competing with them at Wembley and believes that she can showcase her best performance alongside them.
For the full transcription of Shida’s interview, visit WrestlingNews.co.
It’s fascinating to hear about Shida’s journey to AEW and how she quickly rose to become the Women’s World Champion. Her story is a testament to her talent and determination in the world of professional wrestling.
Make sure to catch Shida’s title defense at AEW All In, where she will face off against Dr. Britt Baker, DMD, Saraya, and Toni Storm. This match promises to be a thrilling display of athleticism and skill from some of the best women in the industry.
If you want to learn more about Shida’s journey and her thoughts on AEW All In, check out the full article on Wrestling Headlines.