Former AEW titleholder returns at Collision taping (SPOILER)
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Key Points:
- Chris Jericho made a surprise return to AEW on April 1 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, marking his first appearance in nearly a year without addressing his absence or future plans.
- Speculation about another former AEW and Ring of Honor champion returning in Winnipeg was confirmed when Hikaru Shida answered Willow Nightingale’s open challenge for the TBS title.
- Hikaru Shida, a three-time AEW Women’s World Champion, returned after more than a year away due to immigration issues, with her last AEW match taking place in November 2024.
- Shida’s return may be linked to Toni Storm’s absence, prompting AEW creative to integrate the 37-year-old martial artist and actor back into storylines.
- Further details and full spoilers for the upcoming AEW Collision show will be provided ahead of its special Thursday night premiere.
