Kenny Omega Reveals Why Hikaru Shida Has Been Off AEW TV in 2025

Kenny Omega Reveals Why Hikaru Shida Has Been Off AEW TV in 2025

Kenny Omega has shed light on Hikaru Shida’s absence from AEW television in 2025, offering a personal and practical explanation for her time away from the spotlight. Speaking during a recent Twitch stream, Omega explained that Shida has been back in Japan for an extended period as she waits for

Hikaru Shida's AEW Absence Explained

Photo Credit: All Elite Wrestling Three-time former Women’s World Champion Hikaru Shida hasn’t been seen on AEW programming in quite some time. Shida hasn’t been seen on television for AEW since the November 20 episode of Dynamite when she lost to Kris Statlander. So why hasn’t she been featured at all in 2025? On a recent Twitch stream, AEW EVP Kenny Omega revealed that Shida is currently back in Japan waiting on her visa to be renewed. Omega a…

Kenny Omega Reveals Issues AEW Is Dealing With Regarding Former World Champion

AEW star Kenny Omega recently offered an update on the AEW status of a former world champion during a Twitch stream, explaining why they have been on the sidelines for an extended period of time. Hikaru Shida, a former AEW Women’s World Champion, previously revealed she had returned to Japan to take care of visa renewal requirements while also working select dates on the Japanese wrestling circuit. According to Omega, the process has been draggi…

Hikaru Shida Is Getting Her Visa Renewed, Kenny Omega Is Cat Sitting For Her

Kenny Omega provides an update on Hikaru Shida.