Io Shirai Leaving STARDOM & Is Reportedly WWE Bound

According to Tokyo Sports, Io Shirai (28) will finish up with STARDOM on June 17th and will then head to WWE. Shirai and Kairi Hojo (now Kairi Sane) were originally offered WWE deals back in 2016, and both accepted. But issues with Shirai’s medicals led to WWE rescinding the offer, and Shirai returning to STARDOM. Shirai underwent a full medical examination in Japan and was fully cleared and has been the top star in the company since. She lost her Wonder of Stardom title to Momo Watanabe on Wednesday night, which started the WWE rumors. WWE has reportedly made offers to other Stardom wrestlers and with the Mae Young Classic this summer, the Stardom Five-Star tournament has reportedly lost several wrestlers who were originally set to compete. The expectation is that she will be part of the second Mae Young Classic.