Overview
- Hikaru Shida made a surprise appearance at an AEW Collision taping in Winnipeg by stepping up to Willow Nightingale’s open challenge for the TBS title.
- Chris Jericho also resurfaced at the show after nearly a year away, opening the televised portion without detailing his absence or next steps.
- Shida had not wrestled for AEW since November 2024 and reports had pointed to immigration hurdles that limited her U.S. appearances.
- Willow Nightingale holds the TBS championship after taking it from Mercedes Moné before Moné exited AEW following New Year’s, despite fan chatter about a Moné return in Winnipeg.
- AEW has not shared creative direction or a timeline for Shida’s run, leaving the short‑term title picture and booking choices unresolved.