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Athena Wins The Women's Casino Gauntlet Match At AEW All In Texas; Becomes #1 Contender For Women's World Title

ROH Women's World Champion Athena is the new #1 contender for the AEW Women's World Championship. Athena pinned Mina Shirakawa to win the Women's Casino Gauntlet at All In Texas and earn a guaranteed shot at the AEW Women's World Championship.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / July 2

Mercedes Moné Wins Her 1000th Match, Defeats Mina Shirakawa At Dynamite 300

The Moné train has reached 1,000 career matches. With tonight's victory over Mina Shirakawa to retain the TBS Championship, Mercedes Moné wrestled the 1,000th match of her legendary career on the 300th episode of AEW Dynamite.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / June 6

Tay Melo and AEW in 2025: What’s Next?

Tay Melo made her explosive return to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) on the June 4 AEW Fyter Fest special. The four-hour event featured moments like Kenny Omega and Kazuchika Okada having a fifth match in their historic singles rivalry, Thekla’s in-ring debut, and Mercedes Mone had a well-done steak as she watched a tag team match.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / May 22

Mina Shirakawa Signs with AEW Ahead of Double or Nothing

Mina Shirakawa has been associated with AEW for some time now. She has also been known to feature regularly for a number of promotions, including ROH, NJPW, and Stardom.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / May 15

AEW notes: Taz honors Sabu, Tony Khan responds to Mina Shirakawa music change

While the main stories coming out of Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite Beach Break were focused on this month’s Double or Nothing pay-per-view, several other happenings made news.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / May 14

Toni Storm vs. Mina Shirakawa Women’s title match set for AEW Double or Nothing

Mina Shirakawa has officially returned to AEW and already has a Women’s World title shot, taking place at this month’s Double or Nothing pay-per-view. During Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite, Shirakawa won a four-way title eliminator match by pinning reigning champion Toni Storm to earn the title opportunity.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / May 11

Latest Reporting On When Fans Can Expect Mina Shirakawa On AEW Programming

It sounds like fans of Mina Shirakawa are not going to have to wait much longer for her return to AEW programming. Shirakawa announced back in March that she was departing Stardom and would be making a full-time move to the United States.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / April 29

Inside the STARDOM Exodus: What Happens Next?

In the past five years, World Wonder Ring Stardom has undergone several changes that have shaped its company identity. Most recently, this involves the exodus of Stardom’s stars such as Mina Shirakawa, Thekla, Giulia, Tam Nakano, and Mayu Iwatani.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / April 28

Mina Shirakawa set for ROH TV return

Mina Shirakawa’s first match under the AEW/ROH banner since leaving Stardom has been announced. Shirakawa will face Leila Grey on this Thursday’s episode of ROH on HonorClub.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / April 28

Mayu Iwatani Departs Stardom As Thekla Draws Interest From WWE & AEW

The hits keep coming for Stardom. Nearly a month to the day that Mina Shirakawa announced that she would be leaving the Japanese all women's wrestling promotion to sign with All Elite Wrestling, one of Stardom's top performers of the past decade plus has now confirmed her own departure.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / April 12

Three-way match for Strong Women’s title set for NJPW Resurgence

A three-way match for the Strong Women’s Championship is set for next month. AZM and Mina Shirakawa faced off at Windy City Riot on Friday to determine a number one contender for Mercedes Mone’s championship.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / March 31

Number one contender’s match added to NJPW Windy City Riot

A number one contender’s match is set for Windy City Riot. NJPW announced on Sunday that AZM will face Mina Shirakawa on April 11 in a match that will

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / March 26

Mina Shirakawa announces plans to join AEW, confirms Stardom departure

Mina Shirakawa is headed to All Elite Wrestling. At a press conference on Wednesday, Shirakawa confirmed reports that her contract with Stardom expires at the end of the month.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / March 25

Mina Shirakawa Reportedly Set To Leave STARDOM For Full-Time United States Move

Mina Shirakawa is reportedly set to make a major move for her professional wrestling career. Kimoto Riju of Tokyo Sports reported Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday morning local time, that Shirakawa is set to leave STARDOM at the end of March when her contract with the company expires.

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Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / February 24

Mina Shirakawa Names WWE Star As Top Dream Match Opponent

Mina Shirakawa has a specific top dream match in mind for herself and it involves a decorated champion in WWE. During an interview with Pep Talks, Shirakawa said that it was her dream to eventually wrestle multiple time WWE Women's Champion, Asuka.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 4

WOL: The express edition

Mike Sempervive is back with an express edition of the show, taking a look at all of the news. A preview of tonight’s NXT, Mina Shirakawa, TAFKA Duke Hudson, and more.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 4

Mina Shirakawa out of action indefinitely after injury at Stardom show

Mina Shirakawa is injured. On Tuesday, Stardom announced that Shirakawa will be out of action for an unspecified period due to injuries suffered during Sunday’s show at Korakuen Hall.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / January 5

New champions crowned at Wrestle Dynasty

New champions were crowned at Wrestle Dynasty. Mercedes Mone won the RevPro Undisputed British Women’s title from Mina Shirakawa on Sunday’s show at the Tokyo Dome, adding a third title to her collection along with the TBS and New Japan Strong Women’s titles.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / January 3

Athena wins tag match in Stardom debut, Tay Melo returns to the ring

ROH Women’s World Champion Athena had a successful debut for Stardom on Friday. While in Japan ahead of Wrestle Dynasty, Athena had her first-ever match in the country at Stardom New Year Dream 2025, teaming with Thekla to defeat Tay Melo & Mina Shirakawa.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 16

Mercedes Moné Overcome With Emotion, Weeks Out From Achieving Lifelong Dream

Mercedes Moné successfully defended her NJPW Strong Women's Championship Sunday night at Strong Style Evolved in a 26-minute classic against Hazuki, and put herself in position to achieve a lifelong dream in the process.