A new report from Fightful Select has provided more details on the new AEW contract for former Women’s World Champion, Hikaru Shida. It was recently revealed by Shida in a vlog that she had renewed both her work visa and her contract with All Elite Wrestling, putting an end to any speculation about her future with the company. The new report adds that her new deal is a multi-year contract, ensuring that the foundational member of the AEW women’s division will be with the promotion for the foreseeable future. This is welcome news for fans of the talented Japanese star.
According to the report, Shida is very well-liked backstage in AEW, and her presence was missed during her recent time away from the company while she was dealing with her work visa issues. The report also addresses her absence from the Worlds End 2024 pay-per-view, which took place in an area where she lived, noting that while her absence “raised eyebrows,” everything is now “smooth sailing” between her and the company.
Hikaru Shida has not competed in an AEW ring since November 2024, when she had a match against the current AEW Women’s World Champion, Kris Statlander. During her time away from the United States, she has wrestled a handful of matches in her native Japan. With her contract and visa issues now resolved, fans are eagerly anticipating her return to AEW television.
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