Mina Shirakawa’s AEW Return: What You Need to Know

One big thing

STARDOM’s Mina Shirakawa is set to make her in-ring return to AEW on the August 23 edition of Rampage, taped ahead of the All In London 2024 event.

Why it matters

Shirakawa’s return signals AEW’s continued commitment to international talent and cross-promotion with STARDOM, potentially setting the stage for more collaborations leading up to All In London.

The details

• Shirakawa appeared on the August 14 Dynamite in a backstage interview discussing the Toni Storm vs. Mariah May rivalry.

• Her return match was taped on August 17 at the Esports Stadium in Arlington, TX.

• This marks Shirakawa’s first AEW match since losing to Toni Storm at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door in June.

The bigger picture

• AEW is ramping up international involvement as they prepare for All In London 2024.

• The company continues to strengthen ties with Japanese promotions like STARDOM and NJPW.

• Shirakawa’s return could potentially lead to more STARDOM talent appearances in AEW.

What to watch

Keep an eye on how Shirakawa’s return impacts the AEW women’s division and whether it leads to more cross-promotional matches or storylines.

What do you think about Mina Shirakawa’s return to AEW? How do you think it will affect the women’s division leading up to All In London? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!