Mina Shirakawas emotional farewell at STARDOMs April 2 show at Korakuen Hall left fans in tears, but now its officialshes All Elite.
On Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer confirmed on April 8, 2025, that Shirakawa has officially signed full-time with AEW.
Shirakawas final STARDOM appearance was a heartfelt goodbye to the company she debuted in back in 2020. She faced longtime rival Maika in a farewell match that ended with a Michinoku Driver II, closing the book on an era that saw her rise from rookie to Wonder of Stardom Champion.
With her contract expiring on March 31, her next move was widely speculated. Now, fans have their answerShirakawa is bringing her talents to the U.S., and shes officially part of AEWs roster.
While its unclear when Tony Khan plans to re-debut her on television, the door is open for Shirakawa to make an impact in AEWs womens division. With experience, charisma, and a strong fanbase behind her, Mina could be one of the most intriguing additions AEW has seen in recent memory.
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