AEW Women’s Champion Hikaru Shida is gearing up for the highly anticipated All In pay-per-view event on August 27th in London. In a recent interview with Denise Salcedo, Shida expressed her hopes for Britt Baker to earn a spot in the Four-Way matchup for the women’s title.
Shida revealed that she shares a special connection with Britt Baker, as they were both original members of AEW from the very beginning. She emphasized the significance of this event, stating, “This is the biggest show in our history, and me and Britt Baker [were] members from the very beginning, so we are original.” Shida also expressed her understanding of the emotions Baker would feel standing at Wembley Stadium, as she herself wrestled in the first-ever AEW pay-per-view.
Shida’s first reign as AEW Women’s Champion was ended by Britt Baker at the 2021 Double or Nothing pay-per-view. This event was particularly memorable as it marked one of the first AEW shows with a full audience after the COVID-19 outbreak.
The Four-Way matchup for the AEW Women’s Championship at All In will feature Shida defending her title against Saraya, former women’s champion Toni Storm, and either Britt Baker or The Bunny. The final spot will be determined through a singles matchup between Baker and The Bunny on this week’s episode of Dynamite.
Shida expressed her desire for Baker to win the match and join her in the title bout, stating, “I really know the feeling, so I hope she is there.” The AEW Women’s Champion understands the significance of this moment for the company and believes that having Baker in the match would make it even more special.
For more insights from Hikaru Shida, including her thoughts on capturing the AEW women’s championship for the second time, you can read the full interview here.
(H/T and transcribed by Fightful)
The AEW Women’s Champion’s hopes for Britt Baker to earn a spot in the Four-Way AEW Women’s Title Match at All In can be found on Wrestling Headlines.