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By Andrew Ravens
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Mina Shirakawa has officially cemented her place in All Elite Wrestling, becoming the latest international talent to join the burgeoning roster. AEW President Tony Khan confirmed the exciting news via a social media announcement during the most recent broadcast of AEW Dynamite.
This significant career move comes just as Shirakawa is set to face one of the biggest challenges of her AEW tenure: a match against "Timeless" Toni Storm for the AEW Women's World Championship at the upcoming Double or Nothing pay-per-view. Khan's announcement underscored the impact Shirakawa has already made in her appearances for the promotion.
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He enthusiastically shared on X, "She's challenging for the AEW Women's World Title at #AEWDoN THIS SUNDAY, and after her impressive win on #AEWDynamite + her altercation with World Champion Timeless Toni Storm tonight, now it's official: @MinaShirakawa is ALL ELITE!" This declaration followed a strong performance on Dynamite that clearly impressed AEW management.
Shirakawa, born December 26, 1987, in Tokyo, Japan, is a multifaceted talent known not only for her professional wrestling prowess but also as a gravure idol and television personality. Her journey into professional wrestling commenced in 2018, with initial appearances for promotions like Best Body Japan Pro-Wrestling and Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling.
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It was her full-time commitment to World Wonder Ring Stardom in 2020, however, that truly put her on the map in the Joshi puroresu scene. During her impactful tenure with Stardom, she was instrumental in forming the popular Cosmic Angels faction and later led the Club Venus unit.
Her accolades in Stardom are numerous, including reigns as the Wonder of Stardom Champion, a Goddesses of Stardom Champion (as part of the "Rose Gold" team with Mariah May), a Future of Stardom Champion, and a two-time Artist of Stardom Champion, showcasing her versatility and championship pedigree.
Her official AEW debut occurred on the April 11, 2024, episode of Dynamite, leading to several notable appearances for both AEW and its partner promotion, Ring of Honor (ROH), before her official signing in May 2025.
Adding to her international experience, Shirakawa has also competed in Revolution Pro Wrestling in the United Kingdom, where she successfully captured the Undisputed British Women's Championship, further demonstrating her ability to achieve success across different wrestling landscapes. Her official signing with AEW marks a new chapter for the globally recognized talent.
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