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Apr 07, 2021

Io Shirai Seeks to Emulate Rey Mysterio in Physical Mismatch at ‘NXT TakeOver’

Io Shirai says her match against Raquel González at “NXT TakeOver” will be inspired by how Rey Mysterio faced opponents much larger than him.

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Feb 12, 2021

Q&A: Io Shirai on ‘NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day,’ Her Championship Reign and More

“WrestleMania is the grandest stage we have in this business and I have always wanted to compete under that spotlight,” Shirai says.

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Oct 05, 2020

Key Takeaways From 'TakeOver 31': Performances by Finn Balor and Io Shirai Define NXT Brand

Sunday's 'TakeOver' event showed NXT is in its best position to compete with Io Shirai and Finn Balor as its central stars.

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Aug 23, 2020

Key Takeaways From TakeOver XXX: Karrion Kross Ends Keith Lee's Short Reign as NXT Champion

Karrion Kross ended Keith Lee's short reign as the NXT Champion in Saturday's main event match at TakeOver XXX.

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Jun 08, 2020

NXT Brings Back Nostalgia With TakeOver: In Your House and Crowns Io Shirai As New Champ

TakeOver: In Your House showcased why NXT is such a dynamic brand as Io Shirai pinned Rhea Ripley to become the new NXT Women’s Champion.

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