NEWS WWE SummerSlam notes: Io Shirai undergoes name change, Edge returns, Morgan/Rousey finish July 31, 2022 Andrew Thompson Io Shirai now known as ‘IO SKY’, Edge returns, Liv Morgan retains over Ronda Rousey, Drew McIntyre’s promo, Street Profits lose to The Usos
NEWS Bayley, Dakota Kai & Io Shirai confront Bianca Belair & Becky Lynch at WWE SummerSlam July 30, 2022 Andrew Thompson Bayley makes her return to WWE but she brought Dakota Kai and Io Shirai to the ring with her at SummerSlam
NEWS Io Shirai & Kay Lee Ray win 2022 women’s Dusty Cup, opts to join NXT Women’s Title bout at Stand & Deliver March 22, 2022 Andrew Thompson Kay Lee Ray & Io Shirai won the 2022 women’s Dusty Cup, but they are choosing to add themselves to the Women’s Title match at Stand & Deliver
NEWS L.A. Knight’s coronation, Io Shirai, three tag matches set for 6/15 WWE NXT June 15, 2021 Andrew Thompson L.A. Knight will be celebrated as the Million Dollar Champion, Io Shirai is back and several tag matches announced for NXT on USA Network
NEWS WWE NXT notes: TakeOver press conference on 6/12, Io Shirai, Poppy drops EP June 8, 2021 Andrew Thompson Notes from the NXT on USA go-home show before TakeOver: In Your House
NEWS WWE NXT notes: Sarray debuts, Franky Monet interrupts Shirai, KUSHIDA & MSK April 20, 2021 Andrew Thompson Franky Monet interrupted Io Shirai, Sarray made her NXT in-ring debut, MSK and KUSHIDA formed a temporary alliance and more
NEWS Raquel Gonzalez defeats Io Shirai for NXT Women’s Title at TakeOver April 7, 2021 Andrew Thompson Io Shirai’s lengthy NXT Women’s Title reign was ended by Raquel Gonzalez at NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver
NEWS POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: NXT TakeOver vs. Mike Tyson, Nick Khan speaks April 7, 2021 John Pollock The final AEW and NXT head-to-head, TakeOver preview, Nick Khan speaks on WWE, Bayley comments on status, Tony Khan on additional hour & more.
NEWS Io Shirai to defend against Raquel Gonzalez on night one of NXT TakeOver March 20, 2021 John Pollock The NXT Women’s Championship match between Io Shirai and Raquel Gonzalez will take place on the first night of NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver.
NEWS WWE NXT notes: Kyle O’Reilly returns, Kross confronts Balor, Io challenges Raquel March 10, 2021 Andrew Thompson A number of notes and news items coming out of the March 10th edition of NXT on USA Network.
NEWS NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day: Finn Balor retains, The “Disputed” Era February 14, 2021 John Pollock John Pollock’s review of NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day featuring Finn Balor vs. Pete Dunne, Io Shirai defends her women’s title and more.
NEWS Three-way match for the NXT Women’s Championship added to TakeOver January 29, 2021 John Pollock NXT has announced a three-way match for the NXT Women’s Championship will take place at the next TakeOver special on Sunday, February 14th.
NEWS WWE NXT notes: Undisputed ERA brawls with The Brand, Finn Balor returns, Io Shirai November 18, 2020 Andrew Thompson The closing segment[s] of NXT featured Io Shirai embracing Rhea Ripley, Finn Balor returning and Undisputed ERA brawling with The Brand.
NEWS WWE NXT notes: Two title matches on 11/11, Io Shirai challenges Rhea Ripley November 4, 2020 Andrew Thompson The North American and NXT Tag Titles will be on the line next week, Io Shirai calls out Rhea Ripley and Dakota Kai bests Ember Moon on NXT.
NEWS WWE NXT notes: Pete Dunne aligns with Pat McAfee, Priest & Shirai get special entrances October 28, 2020 Andrew Thompson Pete Dunne sides with Pat McAfee, Damian Priest and Io Shirai get special entrances and Michael P.S. Hayes makes an appearance.
NEWS NXT TAKEOVER 31: Finn Balor vs. Kyle O’Reilly, Io Shirai vs. Candice LeRae October 4, 2020 John Pollock John Pollock’s report on NXT TakeOver 31 from the “Capitol Wrestling Center” featuring Finn Balor vs. Kyle O’Reilly for the NXT title.
NEWS Candice LeRae vs. Io Shirai for NXT Women’s Title set for TakeOver September 23, 2020 Andrew Thompson Candice LeRae and Io Shirai are running it back at TakeOver but this time it’ll be for the NXT Women’s Title.
NEWS WWE NXT notes: Two title matches on 9/16, Io Shirai vs. Shotzi Blackheart September 8, 2020 Andrew Thompson NXT North American Champion Damian Priest and NXT Tag Team Champions Breezango are defending their respective championships next week. Also, Shotzi Blackheart is facing Io Shirai in a non-title match.
NEWS NXT TakeOver XXX: Karrion Kross becomes NXT champion August 22, 2020 John Pollock John Pollock’s coverage of NXT TakeOver: XXX featuring Keith Lee vs. Karrion Kross, Io Shirai vs. Dakota Kai, Adam Cole vs Pat McAfee & more.
NEWS Dakota Kai vs. Io Shirai for NXT Women’s Title made official for TakeOver: XXX August 5, 2020 Andrew Thompson After calling out Io Shirai several months ago, Dakota Kai is now getting her shot at the NXT Women’s Title at TakeOver: XXX.