Hikaru Shida on Being Grateful to Her Fans After Becoming Champion Again

– Speaking to WrestlingInc.com, AEW Women’s World Champion Hikaru Shida discussed wanting to cut a promo for the fans as champion, why the fans are so important to her, and more. Below are some highlights:

Hikaru Shida on wanting to cut a promo as champion: “I always want it. I really worry about my English, but for now, I learned I don’t need to be perfect.”

Shida on her goal with her second reign as champion: “The most thing I want to tell people is thank you because in my second reign, my next goal is — I have some goals, but every goal need fans … Fans the most important thing. So thank you for being with AEW, being with me, and yeah, that’s what I want to tell.”

Shida will next defend her title at AEW All In in on Sunday, August 27. She will defend her title against Toni Storm, Saraya, and Dr. Britt Baker in a Fatal 4-Way Match. The event will be held at Wembley Stadium in London and will be broadcast live on pay-per-view.