Shirakawa Mina’s US‍ Tour: ​A Gamble to Shine

Mina Shirakawa, the ⁣world-famous “sparkling Venus”⁣ (photo: Hiroshi Arai)

Shirakawa Mina’s US Tour: A⁣ Journey to​ Stardom

Shirakawa Mina, a‍ renowned ‍wrestler from Stardom, embarked on a one-month tour ​of America ‍in August. This period coincided with‍ the‌ single league ⁤tournament “5★STAR GP”, which she had participated ⁢in three times in the past. However, this year, she chose to⁤ forgo the tournament and instead pursue an opportunity⁣ with AEW in the United States.

Shirakawa’s ‍decision to join AEW was not taken ⁣lightly. She had been considering her options carefully, weighing the pros and cons of ⁣each‌ choice. ​”This is already a gamble. A gamble to make myself shine. I’m not young anymore, so I’m always thinking about what I ‍need to do to get to the ‍top ⁢in the​ limited time I have,” she explained.

Shirakawa’s journey to AEW began with her US⁣ debut ‍on March 13th, where she competed against Ana​ Jay at ROH. Her impressive performance caught the attention of AEW, leading to a rematch against Ana in April. This rematch marked her AEW debut and paved the way for her ⁣future collaborations with the organization.

In ​June, Shirakawa began traveling‌ back and forth between Japan ​and the US, competing in ⁣various tournaments and‌ events. One ‌notable match was against Serena Deeb, a former WWE wrestler who had made headlines after shaving her ‌head. Shirakawa‌ also participated in ‌a signing ceremony for the⁣ AEW Women’s World Championship, where she showcased her fluent ‍English skills in front of a large⁣ crowd.

Shirakawa’s experience in the US was not limited to her matches. She also had⁤ the opportunity to form a ‌trio with Mariah May, a wrestler she ‌had previously paired with in Japan. This collaboration was a ‌groundbreaking moment,‍ as it ​brought their relationship ⁤to America and incorporated it into the AEW storyline.

Shirakawa’s opponents in the US included Saraya, a former‍ WWE Paige and a ⁤superstar who had ⁢served as the‍ manager of Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane). Saraya’s autobiographical story of challenging ⁤WWE from a family-run organization in the⁢ UK has been made into a movie titled “Fighting​ Family” produced by “The Rock” Dwayne Johnson.

Shirakawa’s US tour was‍ a gamble, but it ultimately paid off. She gained valuable experience, formed new relationships,⁤ and showcased her skills to a new audience. As she continues to navigate the world ‌of professional wrestling, it will be exciting ​to see what ‍the future holds for this talented athlete.