Sometimes you need to change things up a bit. A fresh look or a new attitude can change the fortunes of a wrestler. In a cryptic, yet revealing social media post, AEW star Hikaru Shida has hinted at just that.
Posting an image of cut hair on a salon floor with the simple caption ‘Restart’.
Hikaru Shida was the AEW women’s champion for just over a year. The longest reign in the entire AEW promotion so far. Dr Britt Baker dethroned the Japanese star at the recent Double or Nothing PPV. The loss clearly had an effect on Shida, prompting her to make a drastic change.
It’s unlikely that this will signify a heel turn for the star, with Baker filling that dominant heel role for now. However, a change in attitude might be what is needed for Shida to reclaim her title.
There is only one belt for the packed female roster in AEW right now. Hikaru Shida is a fan favourite and has a star power draw. However, after recent segments on Dynamite, it looks as if Baker is set for a feud with Nyla Rose.
Whatever the creative plans at AEW, it is clear that Hikaru Shida has a big role to play still. It will be interesting to see how she copes with the loss of her title, and where she goes from here.
