π€©π₯ Hikaru Shida Snatches the Crown… Again! Twice as Nice? ππ
TL;DR: After a tension-filled face-off, Hikaru Shida turns the tables, making her a two-time AEW Womenβs champ. Defending against The Outcasts’ antics, Shida shines bright at Dynamite 200. Next stop, the massive Wembley Stadium. Pack your bags, champ! ππ
Remember those awkward days of holding title reigns in near-empty arenas during the pandemic? π€ Yeah, Hikaru Shida sure does! After mostly reigning in the nearly vacant Dailyβs Place, this dazzling Japanese star is set to bring the house down in front of the roaring masses at Wembley Stadium for AEW’s All In event later this month. Isn’t it about time? π
Here’s the scoop: The storyline around Toni Stormβs defense against Shida may not have had the most recent of builds, but thereβs enough history there to fill up a wrestling encyclopedia. From Storm & Saraya turning heel and joining hands with Ruby Soho to form “The Outcasts,” to our champ Shida partnering with AEW Originals like Dr. Britt Baker, thereβs been no shortage of drama. πΏ
Despite these challenges, the focus was mainly on Shida and her impressive title reign. But come on! Most of that happened in front of socially distanced seats. Is that even fair? π Tonightβs match was her opportunity to wrestle and prove herself in front of thousands of screaming fans. ποΈ
The night wasn’t all smooth sailing. As expected, The Outcasts, being their usual sneaky selves, took every opportunity to put a dent in Shidaβs momentum. Saraya & Soho didn’t mind getting their hands dirty, taking advantage of an already wounded Shida. Sounds like classic Outcasts style, right? π΅οΈββοΈ
But just when we thought Shida might be down and out after a spray paint attack from Storm, she flipped the script! π In a twist of fate, she managed a quick pinfall reversal, claiming her spot at the top. And, voila! Our resilient fighter now stands tall as the two-time AEW Womenβs World champ. π
Isn’t it poetic? After holding down the fort during the challenging years of 2020 & 2021, Shida is now all set to showcase her prowess in front of one of the most massive crowds in wrestling history. Talk about coming full circle! ππ
Now, here’s a thought: With her now updated resume, what could possibly be next for this rising star? And, as we all gear up for her next mega match, do you think she’ll continue her reign against the backdrop of an electric audience, or will another twist await her in the ring? π€·ββοΈ
Your thoughts? π€π