Following reports about injury issues within AEW, Tony Khan has taken decisive steps to strip certain champions of their titles when they cannot defend them. This pattern emerged last weekend at AEW All In: Texas, where Khan removed Adam Cole’s TNT Championship due to his medical disqualification. Similarly, Red Velvet was stripped of her ROH Women’s TV Championship earlier that same week during Supercard of Honor, prompting an interim champion to be crowned in her absence. These actions show Khan’s firm approach to maintaining active champions within AEW and its associated promotions.
Mina Shirakawa’s Injury and Its Impact on the ROH Women’s TV Title Situation
Mina Shirakawa claimed the Interim ROH Women’s TV Championship at Supercard of Honor but suffered an injury shortly afterward. The Japanese wrestler, who took part in the AEW Women’s Casino Gauntlet match, reportedly broke her hand during the contest. Athena won that gauntlet match, securing a future title opportunity. Given Shirakawa’s injury and uncertain recovery timeline, Tony Khan might consider stripping her of the interim title as well. This potential decision would allow her and Red Velvet time to recover fully while setting up a future match between the two once they are cleared to compete again.
Details on Red Velvet’s Neck Injury and Current Status
In the days leading up to Supercard of Honor, news surfaced that Red Velvet was unable to defend her ROH Women’s TV Championship because of an injury. She attended the event to observe the new interim champion crowned in her place. Reports from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter revealed that Red Velvet sustained a neck injury during her bout with Kira at the Fantastica Mania event held in Arena Mexico. Although precise details, including recovery time or injury date, were not provided, it is confirmed that she is on hiatus from competition in order to recuperate.
What Lies Ahead for AEW’s Women’s Division Titles?
With both Red Velvet and Mina Shirakawa sidelined by injuries without definitive recovery schedules, AEW’s women’s division faces uncertainty. Tony Khan may need to book matches for new interim champions, keeping the titles active while injured wrestlers rest. This approach would create opportunities for a future championship showdown once both stars are medically cleared. Such moves align with Khan’s ongoing efforts to ensure that AEW titles are held by active competitors capable of defending them, fostering dynamic storylines despite current challenges.
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