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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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