Summary

AEW taped the April 2 episode of Collision at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and the taping featured a return in the women’s division.

Hikura Shida returned on the show and answered Willow Nightingale’s open challenge for the TBS Title.

The appearance marked Shida’s first match since November 2024, when she wrestled Kris Statlander. The source also noted she remained active in Japan during 2025 and most recently worked at OZ Academy Sonoko Kato Retirement ~ Final Blue Dragon in November 2025.

What Hikura Shida’s return changes in AEW’s TBS title scene

Hikura Shida stepping directly into Willow Nightingale’s TBS Title open challenge immediately adds another former champion to the division’s active mix. That gives AEW a credible name around the belt as the Collision side of the women’s roster continues to rotate challengers.

Because this was presented as Shida’s first match back in AEW since 2024, the return also signals that she is back in play for regular TV programs, not just a one-off mention.

Sources

As reported by Fightful.