Hikaru Shida: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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In a move that should surprise absolutely no one who’s been paying attention, former three-time AEW Women’s World Champion Hikaru Shida has re-signed with All Elite Wrestling.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / October 4

Hikaru Shida Provides Update On Contract Status Amid AEW Hiatus

While she hasn't appeared on AEW programming in quite some time, Hiraku Shida is still All Elite. It's been nearly a year since the multi-time AEW Women's World Champion has competed in the United States as she's been stuck overseas due to visa complications.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / August 2

Hikaru Shida Is Reportedly Back In The U.S, AEW Return Could Be Near

Holy Shida! It may not be much longer before we see the 3-time AEW Women's World Champion Hikaru Shida back on AEW TV. On a stream in May, Kenny Omega shared that he was taking care of Shida's cats while she was still in Japan dealing with visa issues and that "you never really know how long the process is going to take".

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / July 31

Hikaru Shida Teases U.S. Return After Nine-Month AEW Absence

After nearly nine months away from All Elite Wrestling, former three-time AEW Women’s World Champion Hikaru Shida appears to be teasing a return to the United States, and potentially to AEW television.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / June 14

Hikaru Shida Gives Fans An Update On Her Visa Renewal Amid AEW Absence

There is still no timetable for Hikaru Shida to make her return to All Elite Wrestling. The three-time AEW Women's Champion has not wrestled for the company yet in 2025, as she's been back in Japan waiting for her Visa renewal process to play out.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / May 21

Kenny Omega Gives Update On Hikaru Shida Amid Her AEW Absence

Hikaru Shida has been off of AEW television for all of 2025 and we now know why. Former AEW World Champion and Executive Vice President for All Elite Wrestling Kenny Omega held a recent Twitch stream and was able to give fans an update on where Shida has been.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / November 8, 2024

AEW Rampage live results: Lio Rush vs. Komander II

A rematch from last week’s AEW Rampage is the featured bout on this week’s edition as Lio Rush faces Komander. Komander won the match last week as Rush looks to even the score tonight.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / September 4, 2024

AEW reveals new stipulation for All Out TBS title match

A new stipulation has been added to the Mercedes Mone vs. Hikaru Shida TBS title bout set for Saturday’s AEW All Out PPV. On-screen authority figure Christopher Daniels announced during Wednesday’s Dynamite that Kamille will be banned from ringside for the Mone vs.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / September 4, 2024

Hikaru Shida vs. Deonna Purrazzo, Continental title qualifiers announced for AEW Collision

Ahead of her challenge of TBS Champion Mercedes Mone at Saturday’s All Out, former AEW Women’s champion Hikaru Shida will take on Deonna Purrazzo on this Friday’s AEW Collision.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / September 2, 2024

Hikaru Shida ‘really happy’ women’s main events have become more common in AEW

Hikaru Shida is “really happy” that women’s main events have become more common in AEW. This past Saturday, Shida headlined AEW Collision by defeating Queen Aminata, Serena Deeb, and Thunder Rosa in a four-way number one contender’s match.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / August 10, 2024

Young Bucks vs. Acclaimed, Mercedes Mone vs. Hikaru Shida announced for AEW Dynamite

After earning their title shot two months ago, The Acclaimed will finally get their opportunity to challenge current AEW Tag Team Champions The Young Bucks on this Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / July 5, 2024

AEW Rampage Beach Break live results: Mariah May vs. Hikaru Shida

Tonight’s AEW Rampage Beach Break features a semifinals matchup in the Owen Hart Foundation women’s tournament. Mariah May will face Hikaru Shida in the Owen semifinals matchup on tonight’s episode.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / June 29, 2024

Hikaru Shida advances in women’s AEW Owen Hart Foundation tournament

Hikaru Shida has advanced in the women’s Owen Hart Foundation tournament. Shida defeated Deonna Purrazzo to advance, pinning her following a katana kick.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / June 29, 2024

AEW Collision live results: Forbidden Door go-home show

With just 24 hours to go before Forbidden Door, AEW Collision airs tonight from Buffalo, New York. One of the key matches will see Deonna Purrazzo vs. Hikaru Shida in a women’s Owen Hart Foundation tournament match.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / June 15, 2024

Hikaru Shida enters AEW women’s Owen Hart Foundation tournament

Image: AEW Another big name has entered the fray for the impending women’s Owen Hart Foundation tournament as former three-time AEW Women’s Champion Hikaru Shida officially declared during Saturday’s AEW Collision.