Former Wonder of Stardom Champion Io Shirai Confirms Her Signing With the WWE

Former Wonder of Stardom Champion Io Shirai Confirms Her Signing With the WWE

One of the top independent female wrestlers in Japan has been rumored to be WWE bound since May, and this past weekend, Io Shirai made a surprise appearance and confirmed a contract with the WWE...

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By EliteGuy101 - Jun 30, 2018 08:06 PM EST
Filed Under: WWE
Source: wrestlinginc.com
It’s been heavily speculated for some time now that the WWE had interest in top Japanese star Io Shirai.

A neck injury and a heart issue were the cause for WWE not signing the Stardom talent in 2017; however, discussions between the two sides heated back up in May.

At a WWE live event in Tokyo, Shirai formally announced her move to the WWE. Shirai also posted a photo of a new mask with the WWE logo on it. According to a fan in attendance at the NXT event, Shirai said:

 

Io Shirai formally joins WWE! Women's pro-wrestler and former STARDOM's big star, Io Shirai (28), appeared in the ring at Ryōgoku Kokugikan in Tokyo during today's WWE Japan Live show to officially announce she will be joining WWE from this summer, starting in it's developmental brand NXT. Shirai addressed the home crowd, stating "I have kept you waiting, this summer I will join WWE. I will shine from this world stage ring. Please share this dream with me, everyone! Thank you & see you soon!" Shirai then got a big standing ovation from the fans in the building. Considered by many to be the best female wrestler in the world today, Shirai had recently left STARDOM following her last performance for the company at Korakuen Hall on June 17, to pursue an overseas career. #WWETokyo #WWELive #wwejapan #IoShirai #WWRStardom #champion #QueensQuest #WorldWonderRingStardom #GoddessesofStardom #STARDOM #joshipuroresu #PurpleLightning #MidnightAngel #womenofwrestling #NJPWworld #NJPW #newjapanprowrestling #IWGP #ROH #WWE #puroresu #Japan 🗾 #prowrestling #週刊プロレス #プロレス #女子プロレス #紫雷イオ #スターダム

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