Io Shirai has been NXT Women’s Champion since NXT TakeOver: In Your House last June. She has been very successful and has run through many of the challengers put in front of her.
Now, Shirai has opened up to Sports Illustrated about one of her greatest rivals. Shirai was asked about Japanese superstar Mayu Iwatani and Shirai said she wants to defend her title against Iwatani at an NXT TakeOver. Here is the quote:
“Yes, Mayu Iwatani is certainly one of my greatest rivals. If we ever have the opportunity to compete for the title at an NXT TakeOver, I am confident we would put on a great show. It is definitely a dream match for me.”
Mayu Iwatani has been working for companies like Stardom and Ring of Honor in recent years. She has been called one of the best wrestlers in the world, regardless of gender.
Io Shirai also recently named new NXT UK star Meiko Satomura as a dream opponent.
What are your thoughts on the above story? Let us know in the comments on Twitter or Facebook.
Trending
- Report: Gable Steveson Released By WWE
- WWE WrestleMania 41 Location & Date Confirmed
- Title Change At WWE Backlash 2024
- Top WWE Star Confirms He Reached Out To Will Ospreay Before AEW Signing
- Another New Bloodline Member Debuts At WWE Backlash
- WWE Plans For Future Of ‘Exciting’ Brand Revealed
- WWE WrestleMania Announcement Update
- WWE Talents Claim Drew Gulak Purposely Targeted Real Injuries In Matches, Call Him A ‘Bully’
- Change Announced For WWE Backlash Match
- Former NXT Star Appears At WWE Backlash In France