Wrestler Profile

Hikaru Shida

Hikaru Shida is AEW's samurai cornerstone — the kendo-trained Japanese veteran whose three AEW Women's World Championship reigns bookend the division's entire history. Her pandemic-era title run, defending through empty-arena months with consistent excellence, stabilized the division when it needed her most.

Her katana-flavored offense — running knees, falcon arrows and actual weapon proficiency — reflects a joshi pedigree spanning Ice Ribbon and international tours. Milestone victories include becoming the division's first triple champion and its all-time wins leader.

Actress, model and quietly one of AEW's most durable performers, Shida remains the standard veterans are measured against. WrestleRanks voters rank her on service: the division's history, wearing kneepads.

Promotions

Hikaru Shida is associated with AEW (2024–2026).

Championship history

• AEW TBS Championship (AEW) — Former champion · 1 reign · Former AEW TBS Champion; lost the title to Maya World at Redemption (July 26, 2026).

PWI rankings history

Hikaru Shida has been ranked in PWI's annual women's rankings 6 times, first at No. 64 in 2019 and most recently at No. 31 in 2024. The highest placement is No. 6, reached in 2020.

Placements by year: 2019 (No. 64), 2020 (No. 6), 2021 (No. 13), 2022 (No. 65), 2023 (No. 28), 2024 (No. 31).

Compiled from the annual rankings published by Pro Wrestling Illustrated. See the 2024 edition.

Hikaru Shida in the WrestleRanks rankings

Hikaru Shida is tracked as a professional wrestler on WrestleRanks. WrestleRanks standings are decided one week at a time, from fan voting and editor input. Read more about how our rankings work, or see the live, interactive profile with weekly rank history and voting on the Hikaru Shida ranking page.

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