‘The Venus’ is believed to be leaving STARDOM.
Mina Shirakawa has been with World Wonder Ring STARDOM since 2020. The 37-year-old is a former Wonder of Stardom Champion, as well finding success in the tag and trios divisions respectively. However, it now appears as if Shirakawa’s future lies away from the company.
According to Tokyo Sports, it’s believed that Mina Shirakawa will leave STARDOM when her contract expires at the end of this month. It was noted that she had informed the company of her decision to leave last year.
“According to multiple sources, Shirakawa informed the organization of her intention to leave at the end of last year, and it appears that she has decided to leave the organization at the end of March, when her contract expires.”
-Tokyo Sports
Adding on to this, Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select later clarified that Mina Shirakawa is expected to arrive in AEW.
“Tokyo Sports has reported that Mina is wrapping up with Stardom, and likely headed to America. Fightful Select has confirmed that she is going to AEW.”
-Fightful Select
Mina has previous in AEW and last competed there on December 11 at Dynamite ‘Winter Is Coming’. Should the move happen Shirakawa would be a solid asset to the company, particularly given her history with both Mariah May and AEW Women’s World Champion Toni Storm.
As always, we’ll aim to provide any further updates on Mina Shirakawa leaving STARDOM as soon as we hear more.
