Overview

• On an Oct. 3 YouTube livestream, Shida told fans she renewed her visa and her contract and emphasized she is not retiring.
• Her comments followed a MAKAI stage role in Japan titled “Retirement,” which some fans misread as a real announcement.
• She has been off AEW television since her last match in November of last year, with visa issues cited during her absence.
• On Oct. 2, she indicated at an airport that she was eager to return to the United States after time away.
• Fightful and Cageside Seats reported her livestream remarks and suggested the new deal is likely with AEW, though the company has not announced details or booking plans.