Io Shirai a causé une belle surprise, hier soir à NXT Takeover: In Your House en remportant le titre féminon lors d’un combat triple menace, impliquant l’ex-championne Charlotte Flair et Rhea Ripley.
Lors d’une entrevue réalisée après le PPV, Shirai a mentionné que ses adversaires étaient difficile à battre mais qu’elle a pu décrocher le titre.
“Yeah, I did it. I got it, finally. Rhea Ripley is tough, Charlotte is tough, but I am the NXT Women’s Champion.”
Sur Twitter, Shirai a mentionné qu’elle peut enfin se proclamer championne. Elle a remercié les fans, ses amis et sa famille pour leur soutien, ajoutant que peu importe la race ou le pays d’origine, c’est possible d’atteindre un tel exploit.
I have nothing but the utmost respect & gratitude for WWE, who always believed I could become a champion, regardless of race or nationality.
Tonight, my chance finally arrived.
I don’t have a tag partner, but I definitely have a wonderful family & home.
#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/lsratbTuAp— 紫雷イオ、Io Shirai (@shirai_io) June 8, 2020
At last, I can call myself champion.
When I think about the tough & painful times, I was able to achieve this, largely in part to your support!I am truly grateful for everyone who gave me courage.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much! pic.twitter.com/maJcc5UzsU— 紫雷イオ、Io Shirai (@shirai_io) June 8, 2020
Charlotte Flair a souligné que la division féminine est vraiment très compétitive.
Paige, Nattie, Sasha, Becky, Bayley, Asuka, Shayna and so many more. This belongs to you now. Congrats @shirai_io #NXTTakeOver #WeAreNXT
— Ms. WrestleMania (@MsCharlotteWWE) June 8, 2020
I’ve been in a lot of wrestling rings lately (I know you all know ). Sharing the ring with @RheaRipley_WWE and @shirai_io tonight was a continuation of the legacy of the #WWENXT women’s division….
— Ms. WrestleMania (@MsCharlotteWWE) June 8, 2020